Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant
The Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant supports the execution and growth of marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales. This role involves representing brands at local events and retail promotions while developing skills in sales, leadership, communication, and customer service. It offers paid training and clear opportunities for career advancement within the marketing team.
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
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Event Marketing Assistant in Norfolk, VA. This full-time role ($17–$22/hr) is ideal for an energetic, customer-focused individual eager to start a career in event and experiential marketing. You will represent brands at local events and retail activations, support campaign execution, and help drive customer acquisition and sales.
- Support the planning and execution of event marketing and promotional campaigns
- Represent brands professionally at local events, retail promotions, and experiential activations
- Engage directly with customers to provide excellent service and product information
- Help drive on-site sales and lead generation through retail marketing efforts
- Assist with day-to-day campaign execution and performance tracking
- Increase brand recognition through community events and experiential marketing
- Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Work independently on assigned projects and collaboratively with the marketing team
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and development activities
Key Responsibilities
- Support event setup, breakdown, and on-site merchandising
- Staff in-person activations, sampling, demos, or promotional booths
- Collect customer leads and feedback; accurately report results
- Maintain professional brand representation and customer interactions
- Follow campaign briefings and direction from marketing leadership
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and escalate when needed
Qualifications & Requirements
- Availability to work full-time, including some weekends for events
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or related field preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable interacting with the public and representing brands professionally
- Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Comfortable in fast-paced, energetic environments
- Willingness to travel ~1–2 weeks per year for training and development
- Previous experience in marketing, sales, customer service, retail, or events is a plus — paid training provided
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: $17–$22 per hour
- Employment type: Full-time
- Some weekend and evening availability required for events
What We Offer
- Paid marketing and professional development training
- Company-paid travel opportunities for training
- Clear pathways for rapid career advancement and leadership roles
- Hands-on experience in event marketing, brand promotion, and customer acquisition
- Collaborative, high-performance team environment and community involvement opportunities
Career Growth Opportunities
This role is designed to develop entry-level talent into leadership. Team members who complete training and demonstrate strong performance are eligible to advance into Marketing Team Lead and other management positions within the marketing department.
Reasonable Accommodations
Confidential Client and Careertakes provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please let us know.
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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