Entry Level Event Marketing Assistant

We are actively seeking a motivated Event Marketing Assistant to work on ground breaking campaigns with an events and marketing firm in the local region. This innovative firm was founded by dedicated people looking to push the envelope by using cost-effective marketing campaigns and business development strategies. Their goal is to provide the same marketing as the standard firm but at a fraction of the price.

As a progressive company in the promotional marketing industry, this firm continues to set the standard for excellence in customer acquisition and establishing a repeat customer base for clients. By providing personalized sales and marketing services with some of the largest retailers in the world, this firm continues to increase the market shares of clients through proven sales and marketing strategies.

The Event Marketing Assistant position is a valued team member in the marketing and business development department. The position is considered entry level to start during training which includes a comprehensive overview of basic marketing strategy, direct brand education with consumers, promotional techniques, visual merchandising and inventory control. After successful completion of the program, an individual would be considered a team lead in the marketing department. The entry level Marketing Assistant reports directly to the Executive Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the daily growth and development of assigned campaigns
• Assisting with efforts of customer acquisition and retention
• Expertly managing the needs of external customers
• Developing strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Driving sales through retail promotional campaigns
• Build brand recognition through local events and experiential marketing
• Strategize, execute and manage with the Brand Ambassador team
• Interact and communicate with customers
• Problem solve and make professional judgments

Requirements

The personalized focus of the campaigns is not only a refreshing alternative to more general sales and marketing strategies, but it is also responsible for the unprecedented growth and stability of the company. The management team prides themselves on recognizing top performance, integrity, and a winning mindset for continual internal promotions. If you possess a passion for marketing, sales or retail and would enjoy learning how to manage the varying dimensions of a business, this position could be an excellent fit for the right candidate.

• Must be able to work full time hours and some weekends for special events.
• Ability to excel in unsupervised solo assignments as well as team projects.
• Desire to travel at least 1 or 2 weeks a year for further training 
• Great communication skills
• Must be able to work in an energetic, fast paced environment.
• Self-starter, creative thinker, problem solver

Why work here?

• Paid Training
• Company Paid Travel
• Competitive Pay 
• Rapid upward mobility
• Community involvement and Charitable opportunities