Marketing Assistant : Entry Level Job at GIG, Richmond, VA

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  • GIG
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

We’re expanding our team and looking for a motivated, energetic Entry-Level Marketing Assistant to help support our growing marketing and brand outreach initiatives. Whether you're a recent graduate or exploring a new career path, this role offers hands-on experience in marketing, branding, and direct customer engagement through live events and field campaigns.

As a leader in field marketing and experiential brand activation , we partner with nationally recognized brands to boost visibility, attract new customers, and build long-term brand loyalty through high-impact, face-to-face interactions.

No prior marketing experience is required — we provide paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and clear opportunities for career advancement .

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with planning and executing live marketing events, brand activations, and promotional campaigns
  • Represent client brands at retail locations, trade shows, community events, and pop-up activations
  • Engage with customers in person to deliver brand messaging, product information, and promotional details
  • Set up, maintain, and break down branded displays, signage, and event materials
  • Gather and report customer feedback to support campaign insights and optimization
  • Collaborate with team members to meet outreach goals and performance metrics
  • Learn and apply effective marketing strategies, brand positioning, and communication techniques

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident engaging with diverse audiences
  • Outgoing, enthusiastic personality with a professional appearance
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, on-site environment
  • Willingness to travel locally for events and field campaigns
  • Organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (preferred, not required)
  • Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales is a plus

What We Offer

  • Paid training and continuous mentorship to support career growth
  • Opportunities to work on live campaigns for major consumer brands
  • Fast-track advancement into leadership and management roles
  • A supportive, collaborative team culture focused on learning and development
  • Engaging, dynamic work at in-person events, pop-ups, and marketing activations

Job Tags

Full time,

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