Communicate product and service benefits clearly and confidently.
Support promotional campaigns and customer acquisition initiatives.
Help increase brand awareness through direct customer engagement.
Identify customer needs and introduce relevant products, services, and promotions.
Generate leads and assist customers throughout the sales and enrollment process.
Work toward individual and team sales goals.
Develop hands-on experience with sales strategies, customer acquisition, and campaign performance.
Work closely with team members and leadership to achieve daily and weekly goals.
Participate in ongoing paid training and professional development.
Desired Qualifications
Travel and networking opportunities are available for top performers.
Entry-Level Marketing Associate – Oak Brook, IL
The Catalyst Corporation | Full-Time | Weekly Pay | Full Paid Training | Gas Stipend | Uncapped Bonuses
The Catalyst Corporation is hiring motivated, energetic individuals to join our growing team as Entry-Level Marketing Associates in Oak Brook, IL.
This is a hands-on opportunity for individuals looking to launch a career in marketing, sales, customer engagement, and brand representation. You'll work directly with customers through face-to-face interactions while representing nationally recognized client brands in retail and promotional environments.
No previous marketing or sales experience is required. We provide full paid training, ongoing coaching, and opportunities to advance based on performance.
Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to our Oak Brook, IL office for training, meetings, and daily team operations.
What You'll Do
Customer Engagement
Interact face-to-face with customers in retail and promotional environments
Build rapport and create a positive, professional customer experience
Answer customer questions and provide helpful information about available products and services
Communicate product and service benefits clearly and confidently
Support promotional campaigns and customer acquisition initiatives
Help increase brand awareness through direct customer engagement
Sales & Customer Acquisition
Identify customer needs and introduce relevant products, services, and promotions
Generate leads and assist customers throughout the sales and enrollment process
Work toward individual and team sales goals
Develop hands-on experience with sales strategies, customer acquisition, and campaign performance
Team Collaboration
Work closely with team members and leadership to achieve daily and weekly goals
Participate in ongoing paid training and professional development
Receive hands-on coaching from experienced team leaders
Contribute to a positive, motivated, and performance-driven team environment
What We're Looking For
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 our Oak Brook office
No previous experience required — full paid training is provided
Position Details & Benefits
Full-time, in-person position
Weekly pay
Uncapped performance-based bonuses
Gas stipend for work-related travel
Full paid training
Hands-on training in marketing, sales, customer service, and brand representation
Ongoing coaching and professional development
Clear advancement opportunities into leadership and management
Travel and networking opportunities for top performers
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Join The Catalyst Corporation in Oak Brook, IL and gain real-world experience in marketing, sales, customer engagement, and brand representation while building the skills needed to grow into future leadership opportunities.