Marketing & Events Assistant

Summit Events; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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 seeking a Marketing & Events Assistant to support promotional campaigns, live events, and customer engagement across the local area.

This entry-level role offers paid training and hands-on experience in marketing, promotions, events, and customer engagement, with opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills while working with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• No previous marketing or sales experience needed.
• Full training provided to build practical marketing and events skills.
• Willingness to learn and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support promotional events and live activations across Charlotte.
• Represent brands and create engaging face-to-face experiences with customers.
• Assist with event setup, materials, and campaign logistics.
• Collaborate with marketing and events teams to share ideas.

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.

If you’re ready to build your experience in marketing and events, enjoy working with people, and want a role where every day is different, apply today to join Summit Events in Charlotte.