Direct Marketing Assistant
The Direct Marketing Assistant supports the marketing team in executing direct campaigns across multiple channels, maintaining customer outreach, and tracking campaign performance. This entry-level role involves coordinating marketing materials, aligning messaging with sales and customer service, and assisting with promotional events, offering opportunities for growth within a collaborative environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Direct Marketing Assistant role supports campaign execution and customer outreach across direct channels (email, mailers, events and promotions). You’ll work with cross-functional teams to help deliver consistent messaging, gather performance data, and assist with on-the-ground marketing activities.
- Assist in planning and executing direct marketing campaigns (email, mailers, events, promotions)
- Maintain and update contact lists to support outreach efforts
- Track campaign performance and prepare engagement reports
- Coordinate marketing materials and ensure brand consistency across channels
- Work with sales and customer service to align campaign messaging
- Support logistics for promotional events and outreach initiatives
- Conduct basic market research and competitor analysis to inform campaigns
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Marketing, Business or related field is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with basic marketing principles or strong willingness to learn
- Comfortable using email platforms, spreadsheets, and standard office software
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Positive, team-oriented attitude and eagerness to grow in marketing/communications
What We Offer
- On-the-job training and mentorship tailored to direct marketing
- Clear opportunities for career growth in marketing and communications
- Competitive pay
- Collaborative, creative work environment with exposure to cross-functional teams
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Some experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.)
- Basic familiarity with tracking metrics (open rates, CTRs) and simple reporting
- Event coordination or customer outreach experience
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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