Marketing & Event Management Trainee

The Catalyst Corporation; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Professional development

Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Team recognition

Job summary

Catalyst Corporation in Oak Brook, IL is hiring an Event Marketing & Brand Representative for an entry-level, full-time, in-store role. You will interact with customers inside retail locations, support client campaigns, and gain hands-on experience in marketing, sales, and leadership while receiving paid training.

Perfect for outgoing individuals seeking growth in customer engagement and brand representation, with continuous mentorship and development opportunities in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing, professional, and customer-focused personality.
• Interest in professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Represent client brands inside established retail locations.
• Engage with customers through face-to-face conversations.
• Support a variety of client marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Educate customers on products, services, and current promotions.
• Identify customer needs and introduce solutions.
• Assist with customer acquisition and sales initiatives.
• Maintain strong product and campaign knowledge.
• Work with team to achieve campaign goals.
• Provide a positive and professional customer experience.
• Participate in ongoing sales, marketing, product, and leadership training.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Leadership potential

Job description

Catalyst Corporation | Oak Brook, IL | Full-Time | Entry-Level | In-Store | Paid Training

Catalyst Corporation is currently hiring motivated individuals to join our team in Oak Brook, IL as an Event Marketing & Brand Representative.

In this role, you’ll work directly with customers inside established retail locations while supporting a variety of client marketing and sales campaigns. Team members help increase brand awareness, introduce customers to available products and services, and create positive face-to-face customer experiences.

This is an entry-level opportunity designed for individuals who are outgoing, motivated, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in marketing, sales, customer engagement, brand representation, and leadership. Paid training and ongoing development are provided.

What You’ll Do

• Represent client brands directly inside established retail locations
• Engage with customers through professional, face-to-face conversations
• Support a variety of client marketing and promotional campaigns
• Educate customers on available products, services, and current promotions
• Identify customer needs and introduce appropriate solutions
• Assist with customer acquisition and sales initiatives
• Maintain strong product and campaign knowledge
• Work alongside team members and management to achieve campaign goals
• Help create a positive and professional customer experience
• Participate in ongoing sales, marketing, product, and leadership training

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Outgoing, professional, and customer-focused personality
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Oak Brook and surrounding retail locations
• Comfortable working directly with customers in a retail environment
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Interest in professional growth and leadership opportunities

What We Offer

• Paid, hands-on training
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Experience across a variety of client campaigns
• Performance-based advancement opportunities
• Bonus incentives and team recognition
• Opportunities to develop sales, marketing, customer service, and leadership skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for continued growth within the company

This is a full-time, in-person position based in the Oak Brook, IL area. All campaigns are conducted directly inside retail locations, giving team members hands-on experience representing client brands and interacting with customers.

If you’re looking for an entry-level opportunity where you can build valuable experience, develop professionally, and grow into additional responsibilities, apply today to join Catalyst Corporation.