Marketing Assistant

We are looking to hire a full-time, entry-level Marketing Assistant to join our promotions and sales teamAs a leader in experiential marketing & client acquisitions, we specialize in creating and implementing customized marketing and sales strategies for a large portfolio of clients. By using a personalized approach to brand recognition, we are able to connect brands directly with consumers through sales, direct advertising, promotions, lead generation, and special events within local markets and businessesIn this entry-level role, the Marketing Assistant will use their upbeat personality and extraordinary ability to capture an audience to create excitement with target demographics during promotional events and throughout the duration of promotional campaigns in a variety of settings. The entry-level Marketing Assistant will also assist the promotions and sales team with executing any administrative, advertising, marketing, and sales tasks required.Marketing Assistant Responsibilities:Develop and execute promotional sales tactics in-person to create brand awareness and educate consumers on our clients productsMeet directly with potential customers to create excitement about featured client brands as well as their products and/or servicesPromote consumer excitement and brand connections through consumer interaction and product/service demonstrations and explanationsBuild product & brand knowledge of each featured brand/product/service being promoted by attending weekly meetings to stay up to date Educate new employees on product/service benefits, costs, promotion details, etc.Negotiate new customer contracts, upsell products when needed, and close salesMaintain relationships with employees, marketing/advertising clients, and partnersMarketing Assistant Requirements:College degree in sales, marketing, advertising, or a similar field preferred1-2 years of experience in a sales promotion, marketing, advertising, or any related setting is an asset. Internship experience and previous entry level experience will as be considered as working experience.Outstanding written & verbal communication skillsExcellent organization and planning skillsSelf-motivated and results-drivenAbility to work some nights and weekends for events and promotionsExcellent time management skills and ability to adhere to a scheduleEnthusiastic about providing the best possible customer service for clients and consumersPositive attitude & eagerness to learnMust have access to a vehicle. Travel to on-site promotional events & areas will be a role requirement.If you can't wait to become an enthusiastic sales promotions professional and are ready to create and promote product, service & brand hysteria on a daily basis, our client would love to hear from youLI-Onsite