Brand Assistant – Entry Level

The Catalyst Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Team-oriented environment

Leadership development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Catalyst Corporation in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Brand Assistant to join our sales and marketing team. This entry-level role focuses on retail sales, customer engagement, brand representation, and campaign support to drive consumer awareness.

You'll receive hands-on training and work directly with customers in live environments, learning how campaigns are executed, tracked, and optimized for growth. No prior industry experience required; strong communication helps you succeed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential.
• Customer-focused attitude with a professional demeanor.
• Willingness to learn and be coachable in a face-to-face role.
• 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 or Marketing is a plus but not required.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

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.