Account Management Trainee

The Catalyst Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training program

Weekly pay

Bonus opportunities

Leadership mentorship

Long-term career growth

Job summary

The Catalyst Corporation is seeking motivated individuals for an Account Management Trainee program designed to provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and real growth opportunities within a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

This is more than an entry-level position; it’s a structured career path with opportunities to develop business skills and advance into leadership roles over time.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer interactions.
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn, grow professionally and be coached.

Responsibilities

• Represent brands through face-to-face interactions in retail environments.
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotions.
• Assist with customer acquisition and sales initiatives.
• Learn campaign performance and daily sales metrics.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to drive results.
• Participate in coaching, training, and professional development.
• Develop communication, leadership, and business management skills.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Goal-oriented

Positive attitude

Coachable

Team collaboration

Job description

The Catalyst Corporation is seeking motivated, ambitious individuals ready to launch a long-term career in sales, marketing, and leadership development. Our Account Management Trainee program is designed to provide hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and real growth opportunities within a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

This is more than an entry-level position - it’s a structured career path for individuals looking to develop business skills, build leadership experience, and advance into management opportunities over time.

What You’ll Do

• Represent nationally recognized client brands through face-to-face customer interactions
• Educate customers on products, services, and promotional offerings
• Assist with customer acquisition and sales initiatives inside retail environments
• Learn how to manage campaign performance and daily sales metrics
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to drive results
• Participate in ongoing coaching, training, and professional development
• Develop communication, leadership, and business management skills

Training & Development

Our paid training program is designed to help you grow in multiple areas of business, including:

• Customer acquisition and retention
• Brand representation and product education
• Relationship building and communication strategies

Leadership & Team Development

• Team collaboration and mentorship
• Interviewing, onboarding, and training techniques
• Performance management and leadership skills

Business Operations

• Campaign management and reporting
• Goal setting and business strategy
• Operational and administrative development

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and people skills
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Coachable and eager to grow professionally
• Previous experience in customer service, sales, retail, or leadership is a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Paid, hands-on training program
• Performance-based advancement opportunities
• Leadership development and mentorship
• Collaborative, high-energy team environment
• Weekly pay plus bonus opportunities
• Long-term career growth within the company

Requirements

• Must be able to work full-time in the Oak Brook/Chicagoland area
• Reliable transportation is preferred
• This is an in-person role; remote work is not available

The Catalyst Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace for all team members.