In-Store Brand Associate — Sales & Growth Starter

The Catalyst Corporation; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship and professional developing

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Catalyst Corporation in Oak Brook, IL is hiring Entry-Level Brand Associates to represent client brands inside retail locations. You will engage customers face-to-face, introduce products, explain promotions, and guide shoppers to solutions that fit their needs.

No prior experience required — paid training and ongoing development are provided. This role offers hands-on sales and marketing experience with mentorship and clear opportunities for advancement in a team-focused, in-person environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing, confident, and comfortable working directly with customers.
• Coachable with a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Represent client brands professionally inside established retail locations.
• Engage directly with customers through face-to-face conversations.
• Introduce and explain client products, services, and current promotions.
• Ask questions to better understand individual customer needs.
• Recommend appropriate products and services based on customer interests.
• Assist customers throughout the sales and enrollment process.
• Support daily in-store sales and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of client campaigns and offerings.
• Work alongside team members to achieve individual and team performance goals.
• Provide a positive and professional customer experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Outgoing personality

Coachable

Team oriented

Customer engagement

Job description

Catalyst Corporation in Oak Brook, IL is hiring Entry-Level Brand Associates to represent client brands inside retail locations. You will engage customers face-to-face, introduce products, explain promotions, and guide shoppers to solutions that fit their needs.

No prior experience required — paid training and ongoing development are provided. This role offers hands-on sales and marketing experience with mentorship and clear opportunities for advancement in a team-focused, in-person environment.