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Entry-Level Marketing & Event Staff

GEM Global Events thegemusa.org Open · verified Sep 20, 2026
Norfolk Full-time Junior General Marketing

Entry-level General Marketing role at GEM Global Events. Norfolk · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Represent brands and organizations at retail, promotional, and community events
  • Speak with customers and attendees, answer questions, and explain products, services, or campaigns
  • Provide friendly support while creating welcoming customer experiences
  • Attend team meetings and training to learn campaign, engagement, and event practices
  • Help meet team goals and assume more responsibility as your skills develop

What you bring

  • You must be at least eighteen and legally authorized to work in the United States
  • You need a high school diploma or equivalent and full-time availability
  • You should be dependable, motivated, customer-focused, and comfortable speaking with people
  • You must be willing to learn, accept coaching, and multitask in a fast-moving setting

Who this fits

This role suits outgoing, competitive team players who enjoy meeting people and working in an active environment. No prior marketing, sales, event, or customer service background is required because paid training, coaching, and mentorship are provided. The job is in Norfolk, United States, requires full-time availability, and requires United States work authorization.

From the employer

No Experience Required | Paid Training | Full-Time | Career Growth

We are hiring Entry-Level Marketing, Event Staff, Promotional Assistants, and Customer Engagement Representatives to support retail events, promotional campaigns, customer service, and face-to-face marketing initiatives.

No previous marketing, sales, event, or customer service experience is required. We provide paid training, hands-on coaching, and ongoing mentorship to help you learn the role and build valuable professional skills.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is competitive, outgoing, motivated, dependable, and comfortable interacting with people. If you enjoy working as part of a team, meeting new people, and being active in a fast-paced environment, you may be a great fit.

What You'll Do

Depending on your position and training, responsibilities may include:

  • Represent brands and organizations at retail events, promotional events, and community activities
  • Engage directly with customers and event attendees
  • Provide friendly, professional customer service and support
  • Answer questions and provide accurate information about products, services, or campaigns
  • Assist with promotional activities and customer engagement initiatives
  • Help create a positive and welcoming experience for customers
  • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development
  • Learn campaign procedures, customer engagement techniques, and event best practices
  • Support team goals while maintaining a professional customer experience
  • Take on additional responsibilities as you develop your skills

Entry-Level Positions Available

We are currently hiring for opportunities such as:

  • Promotional Assistant
  • Event Staff
  • Event Marketing Assistant
  • Customer Engagement Representative
  • Entry-Level Management Trainee
  • Campaign Assistant

Why Join Our Team?

  • No previous experience required
  • Paid training and hands-on coaching
  • Full-time employment
  • Professional development and mentorship
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Performance-based growth opportunities
  • Team-oriented and supportive work environment
  • Hands-on experience in marketing, events, customer service, sales, and leadership
  • Opportunities to take on increased responsibility as you develop
  • A workplace that values initiative, teamwork, and individual development

Our Culture

We are a team-oriented, competitive, and people-focused organization. We value individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.

Our team members come from a variety of backgrounds, including retail, hospitality, restaurants, customer service, sales, athletics, and other people-focused environments. What matters most is your attitude, work ethic, communication skills, and willingness to learn.

We provide the training and mentorship needed to help motivated entry-level team members develop professionally and take on new responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who are:

  • Motivated and dependable
  • Friendly and comfortable speaking with people
  • Competitive and goal-oriented
  • Team players with a positive attitude
  • Professional and customer-focused
  • Willing to learn and accept coaching
  • Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Interested in developing communication, leadership, marketing, or customer service skills

Applicant Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have full-time availability
  • Previous customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, or management experience is helpful but not required

Apply Today

If you're looking for an entry-level job with paid training, hands-on experience, and opportunities for career growth, we'd like to hear from you.

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