Marketing Assistant

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently looking to connect with a highly organized and proactive Marketing Assistant to join the team of our client, a well-known lifestyle brand, in Irvine, CA. This hybrid role is integral to supporting daily marketing operations and ensuring smooth execution of a variety of initiatives.

As a Marketing Assistant, you will be a key player in ensuring the efficiency of various marketing projects, from organizing sales samples to supporting influencer programs and photoshoots. This opportunity will allow you to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while supporting a dynamic team and contributing to exciting marketing campaigns.

Marketing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Sales Product Sample Organization: Maintain, track, and distribute marketing and sales samples as needed.
• Supplies & Storage Management: Organize and manage marketing supplies and storage areas for easy access and inventory control.
• Promo, Influencer & Photoshoot Orders: Coordinate and place orders for promotional materials, influencer partnerships, and photoshoot needs.
• Expense Reports: Assist in compiling and submitting regular expense reports for the marketing team.
• Market Research: Conduct research on industry trends, competitive brands, and target audiences to support marketing strategies, prepare reports, and share findings.
• Project Support: Assist in the execution of marketing initiatives such as photoshoots, events, retail activations, campaign launches, and meetings.
• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support, including scheduling, calendaring, data entry, and other ad hoc tasks.

Marketing Assistant Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, administrative support, or a related field (internship experience considered).
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, high-energy, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and/or Google Suite.
• Experience with expense reporting tools (e.g., Concur) is a plus.
• A proactive and resourceful mindset, solution-oriented with a strong willingness to learn.

Why Apply? If you meet the qualifications and are eager to support a well-respected brand in a dynamic marketing role, we want to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career and join a team committed to innovation and success.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.