Marketing & Events Assistant

Summit Events; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Career Development

Hands-On Experience

Team Environment

Charlotte-Based Opportunities

Job summary

Summit Events in Charlotte is expanding its marketing and events outreach and is seeking a Marketing & Events Assistant. You will support live campaigns, engage customers face-to-face, and help showcase products across the Charlotte area.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, development of communication and leadership skills, and opportunities to participate in local campaigns with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Confident and comfortable speaking with people
• Friendly and customer-focused
• Interest in marketing, events, promotions, or sales
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliable team player
• Motivated to develop professionally

Responsibilities

• Support promotional events, retail activations, product showcases, and community campaigns across the Charlotte area.
• Represent brands at events and create positive face-to-face experiences with customers.
• Help introduce customers to products, services, and promotions through engaging conversations and demonstrations.
• Build customer interest and support the sales process through confident communication and product presentation.
• Represent clients professionally while creating a welcoming customer experience.
• Assist with event setup, promotional materials, displays, and the smooth running of each campaign.
• Work alongside the marketing and events team to deliver campaigns and contribute ideas for future promotions.

Job description

Build your marketing experience through live events and customer engagement

Are you outgoing, motivated, and interested in building a career in marketing, promotions, and events? Do you enjoy meeting new people, representing brands, and working in a fast-paced environment?

Summit Events is expanding across the Charlotte area, and we’re looking for a Marketing & Events Assistant to support promotional campaigns, live events, and face-to-face customer engagement.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being around people, wants to develop practical marketing experience, and is ready to learn in a hands-on environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Event Marketing: Support promotional events, retail activations, product showcases, and community campaigns across the Charlotte area.
• Customer Engagement: Represent brands at events and create positive face-to-face experiences with customers.
• Promotional Campaigns: Help introduce customers to products, services, and promotions through engaging conversations and demonstrations.
• Sales Support: Build customer interest and support the sales process through confident communication and product presentation.
• Brand Representation: Represent our clients professionally while creating a welcoming and positive customer experience.
• Event Support: Assist with event setup, promotional materials, displays, and the smooth running of each campaign.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside the marketing and events team to deliver successful campaigns and contribute ideas for future promotions.

What We’re Looking For

• Confident and comfortable speaking with people
• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused
• Interested in marketing, events, promotions, or sales
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Reliable and able to work well as part of a team
• Motivated to develop professionally

No Previous Experience Required

You don’t need previous marketing or sales experience to apply. Full training is provided, making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in marketing, promotions, events, and customer engagement.

What You’ll Get

• Paid Training: Learn practical skills in marketing, promotions, customer engagement, and sales.
• Career Development: Opportunities to develop your communication, leadership, and business skills.
• Hands-On Experience: Work directly with customers and support live promotional campaigns.
• Team Environment: Join a supportive team where development and progression are encouraged.
• Charlotte-Based Opportunities: Gain experience through events and campaigns across the local area.