Entry-Level Event Marketing & Promotions Assistant

GEM

Location
Richmond, VA
Arrangement
On-site
Type
Full-time
Posted
Closes

We are looking for an Entry-Level Event Marketing & Promotions Assistant to join our growing Events and Promotions team. If you're energetic, organized, enjoy working with people, and want to gain hands-on experience in event marketing, promotions, customer engagement, and business development, this is a great opportunity to get started.

No previous event or marketing experience is required. We provide paid training, hands-on coaching, and professional development to help you build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Our team supports live events, trade shows, promotional campaigns, and marketing activations for a variety of brands and clients. You will work alongside experienced team members while gaining practical experience in event preparation, customer engagement, marketing, and team operations.

What You'll Do

  • Assist with event marketing, promotions, and trade show activities
  • Help prepare event spaces, displays, promotional materials, and supplies
  • Assist with event setup and breakdown
  • Support event staff and help ensure events run smoothly
  • Help organize inventory, displays, and promotional materials
  • Participate in live events, trade shows, and promotional campaigns
  • Communicate with customers and event attendees in a professional and friendly manner
  • Follow event timelines, instructions, and daily priorities
  • Participate in team meetings, training, and professional development
  • Work collaboratively with team members to accomplish event and marketing goals
  • Develop skills in marketing, communication, customer service, leadership, and event operations

What We're Looking For

  • No experience required — paid training provided
  • Positive, energetic, and professional attitude
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Organized and dependable
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-based environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Previous experience in events, retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, marketing, or promotions is a plus, but not required
  • Reliable transportation may be required for certain event assignments

What We Offer

  • Paid training
  • Hands-on experience in event marketing and promotions
  • Professional coaching and mentorship
  • Leadership development
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Full-time opportunities
  • Team-oriented and energetic work environment
  • Opportunities to develop valuable skills in marketing, sales, communications, and business

Career Growth

We believe in developing people from the ground up. As you gain experience and demonstrate strong performance, you may have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow into event marketing, sales, marketing, leadership, management, and business development roles.

A college degree is not required. We are willing to train motivated individuals who have the right attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn.

This position is a great fit for recent graduates, career changers, and individuals looking for their first professional opportunity.

If you're ready to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience, apply today for immediate consideration!

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