Assistant Brand Manager

The Catalyst Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catalyst Corporation in Oak Brook, IL is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to support retail sales, marketing, and customer engagement efforts. This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on learning and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

You will gain experience in brand representation, product promotions, and campaign execution while participating in paid training and leadership workshops. The position offers growth opportunities based on performance within our energetic team.

Qualifications

• Previous sales, retail, or customer service experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, professional, and outgoing attitude.
• Coachable mindset with a desire to learn and grow.
• Willingness to travel based on performance.
• Leadership workshops and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers in a face-to-face retail environment.
• Represent client brands, products, and services professionally.
• Present current products, services, and promotions clearly and confidently.
• Answer customer questions regarding pricing, features, and availability.
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Support sales and marketing initiatives designed to drive customer acquisition and revenue.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily and weekly performance goals.
• Build experience in brand management, customer engagement, and campaign execution.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

Job description

The Catalyst Corporation | Oak Brook, IL

The Catalyst Corporation is hiring an Assistant Brand Manager to support our retail sales, marketing, and customer engagement initiatives. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience while developing skills in sales, marketing, brand representation, and professional communication.

This position offers paid training, a team-oriented environment, and opportunities for growth based on performance.

What You’ll Do

• Engage directly with customers in a face-to-face retail environment
• Represent client brands, products, and services professionally
• Present current products, services, and promotions clearly and confidently
• Answer customer questions regarding pricing, features, and availability
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
• Support sales and marketing initiatives designed to drive customer acquisition and revenue
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily and weekly performance goals
• Build experience in brand management, customer engagement, and campaign execution

What We’re Looking For

• Previous sales, retail, or customer service experience is a plus but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, professional, and outgoing attitude
• Coachable mindset with a desire to learn and grow
• Comfortable working directly with customers
• Ability to solve problems collaborativelyThrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Paid, hands-on training
• Supportive and high-energy team environment
• Leadership workshops and professional development
• Travel opportunities based on performance
• Merit-based promotions
• Opportunities to advance into leadership and management responsibilities

The Catalyst Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status.