Marketing & Promotions Assistant (Entry-Level)

Global Events Marketing; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete training

Fast-track career advancement

High-energy team culture

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Global Events Marketing is seeking an energetic Marketing & Promotions Assistant to join our event marketing team in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. This entry-level role involves representing client brands, supporting local promotional events, and gaining hands-on mentorship from day one.

You'll engage with attendees, help with brand activations, and learn essential skills in communication, teamwork, and event operations in a fast-paced environment. No prior marketing experience required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Strong work ethic with a desire to learn leadership and mentorship.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• High school diploma; college degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown of local brand activations and events.
• Engage attendees, deliver key messaging, and build community connections.
• Monitor customer engagement and collect onsite feedback to improve future campaigns.
• Participate in daily strategy meetings and leadership development workshops.

Skills

Excellent communication

Friendly demeanor

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn leadership

Education

High school diploma

College degree in Marketing/Communications/Business (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking an energetic, outgoing, and motivated Marketing & Promotions Assistant to join our growing event marketing team. In this entry-level role, you will be the face of our client brands, helping to execute fast-paced community awareness campaigns and local promotional events. No prior marketing experience is required-we provide full, hands-on mentorship and professional development from day one. If you love interacting with people and want to build a career in business growth and event marketing, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Event Support: Assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of localized brand activations and community outreach events.
• Public Relations & Outreach: Engage directly with event attendees to spark brand attention, deliver key messaging, and build positive community connections.
• Campaign Tracking: Monitor customer engagement and gather onsite feedback to help optimize future marketing strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in daily strategy meetings and leadership development workshops to sharpen your business acumen.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Strong work ethic and a desire to learn leadership and mentorship skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (College degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business is a plus but not required).
• Reliable transportation to local event sites around the Virginia Beach area.

Perks & Benefits

• Complete training and daily mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Clear, fast-track career advancement opportunities into leadership and management roles.
• Fun, high-energy, and collaborative team culture.
• Networking opportunities with local businesses and community leaders.