Marketing & Promotions - Entry Level

We are a marketing company that performs outsourced sales and marketing, including corporate promotions on behalf of our clients. What this means is, instead of our clients using their own internal marketing or sales force; they outsource to us and actually hire us to do it for them. They provide the different promotions and services and we are responsible for representing them in local markets.

Lamont & Scott Marketing Groupis a sales and marketing firm, located in the Akron, OH area. We specialize in taking a direct approach for customer retention and client acquisition for service-based Fortune 100 companies. This means you will be dealing with all consumers one on one face to face in a retail setting.

THIS POSITION IS NOT D2D, B2B, OR 100% COMMISSION

In this entry level role, the Entry Level Marketing & Promotions Rep 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 & Promotions Repwill also assist the promotions team with executing any customer service, promotions, marketing and/or sales tasks required.

Responsibilities of the Entry Level Marketing & Promotions Rep:

• Promote consumer excitement and brand connections through consumer interaction and product/service demonstrations and explanations
• Build product & brand knowledge of each featured brand/product/service being promoted at each event. Educate new employees of product/service benefits, costing, details, etc.
• Manage supplies and inventory
• Basic sales
• Maintain relationships with retail partners, marketing clients and stakeholders

The Entry Level Marketing & Promotions Rep will successfully progress from this opening into an advanced management training program designed to prepare team members for a management role in one of the many aspects of promotional & experimental marketing including but not limited to:

• Brand marketing
• Client relations
• Public Relations
• Client Acquisition

• 1-2 years of experience in a sales promotion, marketing, customer service or any retail related setting is an asset. Internship experience and previous entry level experience will as be considered as working experience.
• 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

Our compensation includes guaranteed weekly base pay, commission structure, and opportunities for bonuses. We value our cohesive team environment that promotes professional and personal growth.