Entry Level Marketing Assistant (Retail & Customer Acquisition Division)

The Job Window, an interactive candidate resource that specializes in connecting up and coming talent to entry level opportunities all across North America, is excited to announce that one of its premiere promotional & experiential marketing clients is looking for an Entry Level Marketing Assistant to join their retail marketing division & client acquisitions team!

As a leader in experimental marketing & client acquisitions, our client specializes in creating and implementing customized marketing strategies for a large portfolio of clients. By using a personalized approach to brand recognition, our client is able to connect brands directly with consumers through merchandising, sales, direct advertising, sampling, promotions, lead generation and special events within local markets and businesses including major retail locations across the globe!

In this entry level role, the Entry Level Marketing Assistant will use their eagerness to learn and natural enthusiasm to assist the retail marketing division & client acquisitions team with all tasks involved in developing and executing the company’s overall marketing plan.

Main Responsibilities of the Entry Level Marketing Assistant include:

• Executing retail merchandising & promotional marketing/advertising plans and operational functions to company standards
• Participating in product/service/brand knowledge training provided to on-site promotions and sales teams on behalf of management
• Executing merchandise presentation directives and standards to sales team members for each client customized retail and/or client acquisition field campaign taking place
• Assisting customers with any questions they may have in regards to featured client products/services during each marketing & client acquisition promotion
• Gaining knowledge of marketing and branding strategies used by all new clients the company acquires. Applying knowledge of the product/service and brand to develop customized marketing & sales strategies used during each marketing & client acquisition promotion
• Ensuring the highest level of customer service resulting in increased productivity and achieving sales goals
• Building knowledge of the marketing systems implemented during each customized client promotion/field campaign
• Assist the sales promotions & event manager as well as the marketing & client acquisition manager with any day to day administrative support as required

Position Requirements

Requirements:

• College degree in sales, marketing, advertising or similar field preferred (new graduates are welcome to apply)
• 1-2 years of experience in a sales, marketing, advertising, event or retail related settings are an asset. Internship experience and previous entry level experience will as be considered as working experience for this assistant role.
• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Ability to work some nights and weekends for events and promotions
• Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to a schedule
• Enthusiastic about providing best possible customer service for clients and consumers
• Positive attitude & eagerness to learn
• Must have access to a vehicle. Travel to on-site promotional events & areas will be a role requirement.

If your mind is constantly overflowing with ideas and you have a passion for marketing and new client acquisition our client would love to hear from you!
About the Organization
The Job Window is in the connecting business, plain and simple. We are the window of opportunity for up and coming professionals looking to gain job experience inside some of the Nation's largest companies.

We do NOT participate in head hunting, name generation, or any type of 'pay for position' recruitment. Our clients have hired us at NO cost to the candidate to be able to find the BEST people to work with their growing firms. Our focus is to help ambitious, self-starting job seekers (like you) realize their professional potential by connecting them with job opportunities from employers who place similar value on the need for growth & the drive for success.

We offer a unique interactive application process that allows a candidate to APPLY AND INTERVIEW in less than 30 minutes from the time of the initial application plus with a multitude of opportunities popping up all across North America on an almost daily basis, we give you the chance to find a job location that fits your current and future career plans.