Catalyst Corporation
Brand Assistant - Entry Level
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Catalyst Corporation is hiring a Brand Assistant - Entry Level on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Catalyst Corporation
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
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About the role
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.
Hands-on training is provided in:
- 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.