Marketing & Promotions Assistant (Entry-Level)
Norfolk Full-time Junior General Marketing
At a glance
Junior General Marketing role at GEM Global Events. Norfolk · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $57,500–$90,000 across the United States.
Estimated pay
GEM Global Events has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$57,500 – $90,000
What the middle half of entry-level general marketing roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 152 postings that stated pay, median $72,500. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
RoleGeneral Marketing
SeniorityJunior
LocationNorfolk
EmploymentFull-time
PostedNov 9, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Help prepare, run and pack up local brand activations and community events
- Talk with attendees, share campaign messages and build positive connections around the client brands
- Track customer responses and collect feedback on site to inform future campaigns
- Join daily planning sessions and leadership workshops to develop your business skills
What you bring
- You communicate well and come across as friendly and approachable
- You bring a strong work ethic and want to develop leadership and mentoring skills
- You have a high school diploma or equivalent
- You can reliably get to local event locations around Virginia Beach
Who this fits
This entry-level role suits you if you enjoy interacting with people and want hands-on development in event marketing. You’ll work with a team on local events and take part in daily meetings and leadership workshops. A college degree in marketing, communications or business is helpful, but not required.
From the employer
We are seeking an energetic, outgoing, and motivated Marketing & Promotions Assistant to join our growing event marketing team. In this entry-level role, you will be the face of our client brands, helping to execute fast-paced community awareness campaigns and local promotional events. No prior marketing experience is required—we provide full, hands-on mentorship and professional development from day one. If you love interacting with people and want to build a career in business growth and event marketing, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Do
- Event Support: Assist with the setup, execution, and breakdown of localized brand activations and community outreach events.
- Public Relations & Outreach: Engage directly with event attendees to spark brand attention, deliver key messaging, and build positive community connections.
- Campaign Tracking: Monitor customer engagement and gather onsite feedback to help optimize future marketing strategies.
- Team Collaboration: Participate in daily strategy meetings and leadership development workshops to sharpen your business acumen.
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
- Strong work ethic and a desire to learn leadership and mentorship skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent (College degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business is a plus but not required).
- Reliable transportation to local event sites around the Virginia Beach area.
- Complete training and daily mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
- Clear, fast-track career advancement opportunities into leadership and management roles.
- Fun, high-energy, and collaborative team culture.
- Networking opportunities with local businesses and community leaders.
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