What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Management Trainee position at REI?
We're looking for an ambitious, driven individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Management Trainee—an exciting, hands-on role designed to fast-track your growth in the world of event marketing and leadership.
This position is ideal for recent graduates, career changers, or anyone eager to build a rewarding future in marketing, communications, or business development. No experience? No problem. We provide full training and mentorship from day one.
What You'll Do:
- Support the execution of high-impact, face-to-face marketing campaigns that drive brand awareness and customer engagement
- Represent client brands at live events, delivering engaging messaging and building lasting customer relationships
- Assist with event planning and logistics, including setup, coordination, and post-event breakdown
- Gather and analyze customer feedback and campaign data to support continuous improvement
- Maintain brand consistency across event materials and public-facing communications
- Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to test outreach strategies and report insights
- Contribute to administrative tasks, campaign tracking, and internal communications
Who We're Looking For:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive, outgoing personality with a passion for marketing, leadership, or brand strategy
- Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and ready to take initiative
- Comfortable in fast-paced, event-driven environments
- No prior experience required—just the willingness to learn and grow
- Must be 18 and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
What You’ll Gain:
- Paid, hands-on training in event marketing, brand development, and management strategy
- Clear career advancement opportunities based on performance, not tenure
- A collaborative, supportive work culture focused on personal and professional growth
- Leadership development and mentoring from experienced team leads
- Opportunities to travel for brand activations, marketing events, and leadership conferences
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000