Marketing Assistant : Entry Level Arlington, VA

RTI9 months ago
Arlington, VA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)

Job Description

Position Overview

We’re actively hiring an Entry-Level Marketing Assistant to join our growing event marketing and brand promotions team at RTI. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or those seeking a fresh start to gain real-world experience in marketing, branding, and customer engagement—no prior experience required. Location: Arlington, VA Experience Required: Entry Level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, setting up, and executing live marketing events, retail promotions, and brand activations.
  • Represent major brands at retail locations, trade shows, and community events.
  • Engage with customers face-to-face, share product information, and promote brand awareness.
  • Maintain branded displays, signage, and event materials.
  • Gather customer feedback and help improve campaign performance.
  • Collaborate with team members to reach daily and weekly outreach goals.
  • Learn and apply hands‑on marketing, communication, and leadership skills.

Required Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Outgoing, positive, and professional demeanor.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally for events.
  • Ability to work full‑time with flexible scheduling.
  • No prior marketing experience needed – full training provided!

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in customer service, retail, sales, or hospitality is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid training and mentorship from industry professionals.
  • Hands‑on experience representing top national brands.
  • Career growth and promotion opportunities into leadership and management roles.
  • Supportive, team‑focused work culture.
  • Exciting and interactive work environment with live events and field campaigns.
  • Weekly team incentives, recognition, and networking opportunities.

Required Skills

Brand Promotion
Communication
Team Collaboration
Customer Engagement
Adaptability
Event Planning
Interpersonal Skills