Entry Level Manager Trainee

The Catalyst Corporation; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Clear opportunities for advancement

Performance-based promotions

Ongoing mentorship from experienced/Le

Job summary

The Catalyst Corporation is seeking an Entry Level Manager Trainee in Des Plaines, IL. You will learn customer engagement, sales fundamentals, and daily operations through hands-on training and mentorship, with clear paths to leadership roles based on performance.

You will develop leadership skills by working with experienced leaders, contributing to team goals, and participating in ongoing training. The program emphasizes growth, teamwork, and a long-term career trajectory within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Coachable with a willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Sales, retail, customer service, hospitality or leadership experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers in a professional and friendly manner.
• Learn product knowledge and communicate features and benefits.
• Assist customers with questions and recommendations.
• Support daily sales and customer acquisition efforts.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Work alongside team leaders to develop leadership skills.
• Contribute to individual and team performance goals.
• Learn day-to-day operations with focus on future management responsibilities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Coachable

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for more than just a job? We're hiring motivated, goal-oriented individuals who are ready to develop valuable sales, customer service, and leadership skills while building a long-term career.

As a Entry Level Manager Trainee, you'll begin by learning the fundamentals of customer engagement, sales, and daily business operations. Through hands-on training and mentorship, you'll gradually take on additional responsibilities and have the opportunity to grow into leadership and management roles based on your performance.

What You'll Do

• Engage with customers in a professional and friendly manner
• Learn product knowledge and effectively communicate features and benefits
• Assist customers with questions and recommendations
• Support daily sales and customer acquisition efforts
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Work alongside experienced team leaders to develop leadership skills
• Contribute to individual and team performance goals
• Learn the day-to-day operations of the business with a focus on future management responsibilities

What We're Looking For

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Coachable with a willingness to learn
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Sales, retail, customer service, hospitality, or leadership experience is helpful but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent required

What We Offer

• Paid training
• Clear opportunities for advancement
• Performance-based promotions
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced leaders
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

If you're looking for an opportunity to gain real-world business experience while working toward a leadership career, we'd love to meet you.