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Brand Assistant - Entry Level at The Catalyst Corporation Brand Assistant - Entry Level at The Catalyst Corporation in Stone Park, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time Brand Assistant - Entry Level The Catalyst Corporation | Oak Brook, IL The Catalyst Corporation is currently hiring a Brand Assistant to join our growing sales and marketing team in Oak Brook. This is an entry-level, face-to-face position focused on retail sales, customer engagement, brand representation, and campaign support for nationally recognized brands. This opportunity is designed for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and business development while building the skills needed for future leadership opportunities. Position Overview As a Brand Assistant, you'll work alongside our sales and marketing team to learn the day-to-day execution of retail campaigns. You'll interact directly with customers, represent client products and services, explain current promotions, and contribute to customer acquisition and campaign goals.

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Customer service and customer engagement Retail sales and marketing strategies Brand representation and campaign execution Leadership and business fundamentals Performance tracking and goal setting Key Responsibilities Represent client brands within assigned retail locations Engage with customers through professional, face-to-face conversations Educate customers on products, services, pricing, and current promotions Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions Support customer acquisition and sales goals Provide a positive customer experience throughout the sales process Track individual and team performance metrics Communicate effectively with team members and management Contribute to daily and weekly campaign objectives What We're Looking For Strong communication and interpersonal skills Positive, professional, and coachable attitude Comfortable working directly with customers Interest in sales, marketing, business, or leadership Customer service, retail, or sales experience is preferred but not required Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is a plus but not required Why Join The Catalyst Corporation? Paid, hands-on training Professional development and mentorship Supportive, team-oriented work environment Performance-based advancement opportunities Leadership and management development Opportunity to gain experience across sales, marketing, customer engagement, and campaign operations No previous industry experience is required. All Brand Assistants receive structured training and ongoing support from The Catalyst Corporation's leadership team.