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.

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Position Overview

Careertakes is partnering with a Confidential Client in Houston, TX to recruit a full-time, on-site Marketing Assistant. This entry-level role combines field-based marketing and in-office support, includes paid training, and offers clear pathways for professional growth.

• Location: Houston, TX (on-site) — candidates must be within commuting distance for regular in-person work.
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: 48,000 - 60,000 USD per year

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What You’ll Do

The Marketing Assistant will support the marketing team across field and office activities to increase brand visibility, engage customers, and support revenue-generating initiatives.

• Take part in on-site marketing and promotional activities to broaden brand exposure
• Contribute to customer acquisition through structured outreach initiatives
• Perform market analysis to identify trends, customer behaviors, and performance metrics
• Prepare and present product and brand presentations in retail and live event settings
• Review campaign data and provide insights to optimize future marketing efforts
• Support planning and execution of marketing events (expos, pop-ups, promotional campaigns)
• Assist with tracking marketing expenses and maintaining budget records
• Research competitors and evaluate market positioning to identify opportunities
• Develop and sustain professional relationships with vendors, partners, and clients
• Stay current with industry news, marketing innovations, and best practices

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Qualifications & Skills

• Confident public speaker with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Professional, dependable, and highly organized; detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• 0–3 years of experience in marketing, sales, communications, or related internships (an asset but not mandatory)
• Strong written communication and presentation capabilities
• Creative thinker with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-moving environment
• Team player who adapts quickly; comfortable with hands-on, event-driven work
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience or demonstrated potential will be considered

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: $48,000–$60,000 USD per year
• Location requirement: On-site in Houston, TX — applicants must be able to commute regularly

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Why This Role

This is a hands-on, entry-level marketing position ideal for candidates seeking paid training, practical event and field marketing experience, and a clear advancement path within a PR, Advertising & Marketing environment. You’ll gain real-world exposure to campaign execution, event work, data review, and vendor/partner management while supporting a Confidential Client.

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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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