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

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  • GIG
  • Alexandria, VA

Job Description

We are actively seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Entry-Level Marketing Assistant to join our growing team. Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to start a new career path, this role offers hands-on experience in marketing, branding, and live customer engagement through in-person events and field campaigns.

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

No prior marketing experience is required. We provide paid training, mentorship, and clear advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and executing live marketing events, brand activations, and promotional campaigns.
  • Represent top client brands at retail locations, trade shows, community events, and pop-up activations.
  • Engage directly with customers to communicate brand messaging, product benefits, and promotional offers.
  • Set up, maintain, and break down branded displays, signage, and event materials.
  • Collect customer insights and feedback to support ongoing campaign improvements.
  • Collaborate with team members to meet outreach goals and performance targets.
  • Learn and implement marketing strategies, brand positioning techniques, and effective customer communication practices.

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to comfortably engage diverse groups of people.
  • Outgoing, energetic personality with a professional and positive attitude.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, on-site environment.
  • Willingness to travel locally to various event and campaign locations.
  • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (preferred, not required).
  • Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales is a plus.

What We Offer

  • Paid training and ongoing mentorship to support skill development and career growth.
  • Opportunities to work on live campaigns for major consumer brands.
  • Fast-track advancement into leadership, management, and event coordination roles.
  • A supportive, team-oriented environment focused on learning and professional development.
  • Fun, dynamic work at in-person events, pop-ups, and brand activations.

Job Tags

Full time,

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