Entry Level Sales & Marketing

Catalyst Agency•Oak Lawn, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Catalyst Corporation is hiring an Entry-Level Marketing Associate in Oak Brook, Illinois. This is a hands-on, full-time, in-person role involving face-to-face customer engagement in retail and promotional environments while representing nationally recognized client brands. The position offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in marketing, sales, customer engagement, and brand representation. No previous marketing or sales experience is required; full paid training, ongoing coaching, and professional development are provided. Advancement opportunities are available based on performance. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to the Oak Brook office for training, meetings, and daily team operations.

Requirements

Outgoing, confident, and comfortable meeting new people.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Goal-oriented and motivated by performance-based growth.
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
Coachable and receptive to feedback.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the Oak Brook office.
No previous experience required.

Nice To Haves

Interest in opportunities to advance into leadership and management.
Top performers may have access to travel and networking opportunities.

Responsibilities

Interact face-to-face with customers in retail and promotional environments.
Build rapport and provide a positive, professional customer experience.
Answer customer questions and share helpful information about products and services.
Represent client brands professionally and communicate product and service benefits clearly.
Support promotional campaigns and customer acquisition initiatives.
Increase brand awareness through direct customer engagement.
Identify customer needs and introduce relevant products, services, and promotions.
Generate leads and assist customers through the sales and enrollment process.
Work toward individual and team sales goals.
Collaborate with team members and leadership to achieve daily and weekly goals.
Participate in paid training and professional development, and apply coaching from team leaders.
Contribute to a positive, motivated, performance-driven team environment.