Catalyst Corporation
Manager Trainee Program
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Catalyst Corporation is hiring a Manager Trainee Program on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Catalyst Corporation
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
Manager Trainee Program
Catalyst Corporation | Oak Brook, IL | Full-Time | Entry-Level | Sales | Paid Training | Leadership Development
About the Opportunity
Catalyst Corporation is currently hiring motivated individuals to join our Manager Trainee Program in Oak Brook, IL .
This full-time, hands-on development program is designed for individuals interested in building experience in sales, customer engagement, business development, leadership, and management .
Manager Trainees begin by working directly with customers inside established retail locations while supporting a variety of client campaigns. You’ll learn the fundamentals of customer acquisition, sales, brand representation, and relationship building before developing additional skills in training, coaching, team leadership, and daily operations .
No previous management experience is required. Catalyst Corporation provides paid training, ongoing mentorship, and continued professional development throughout the program.
What You’ll Do
- Represent client brands directly inside established retail locations
- Engage face-to-face with customers to identify their needs and interests
- Introduce and explain client products, services, and current promotions
- Assist customers throughout the sales and enrollment process
- Develop effective sales, communication, and customer acquisition techniques
- Work toward individual and team performance goals
- Support the daily execution of various client campaigns
- Maintain strong knowledge of client products, services, and campaign objectives
- Participate in ongoing sales, product, and leadership training
- Develop skills in coaching, team development, and performance management
- Assist with training and supporting newer team members as you progress
- Work alongside leadership to gain exposure to campaign and team operations
- Take on additional leadership responsibilities based on performance and development
What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail, or leadership is a plus, but not required .
Ideal candidates will have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive and professional attitude
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated mindset
- Confidence interacting directly with customers
- Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and develop new skills
- Strong organization and time-management abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in sales, business development, leadership, or management
- Desire to take on increasing responsibility over time
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Oak Brook and surrounding retail locations
Training & Development
Manager Trainees receive hands-on development in areas including:
- Sales and customer acquisition
- Customer engagement and relationship building
- Client product and service knowledge
- In-store campaign execution
- Sales strategy and performance
- Team training and development
- Coaching and leadership
- Performance management
- Business development
- Daily team and campaign operations
What We Offer
- Paid, hands-on training
- Experience supporting a variety of client campaigns
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Sales and business development experience
- Leadership and management development
- Performance-based recognition and incentives
- Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities
- Advancement opportunities based on performance and development
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
At Catalyst Corporation , we believe in developing talent from within and providing team members with opportunities to strengthen their skills, gain leadership experience, and take on greater responsibility as they progress.
This is a full-time, in-person position supporting client campaigns directly inside retail locations throughout the Oak Brook, IL area . This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.
Apply today with an updated resume for immediate consideration!