Product Marketing Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Leadership development

Advancement opportunities

Team environment

Professional development

Leadership workshops

Travel opportunities

Company outings

Community involvement

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

The Catalyst Corporation is hiring for an entry-level Product Marketing Associate to join our growing team in Berwyn, IL. This full-time role focuses on sales, marketing, and leadership development with hands-on training from day one.

You will engage with customers through face-to-face campaigns, promote products, and build essential communication skills while preparing for future advancement opportunities within a team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coachable with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Self-motivated with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, or marketing experience is a plus, but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Represent client brands with professionalism and enthusiasm during retail marketing campaigns.
• Build positive relationships with customers through face‑to‑face interactions.
• Educate customers on products, services, and current promotions.
• Generate new customer interest and support sales initiatives.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and serve as a resource for customer questions.
• Participate in promotional events and in‑store marketing campaigns.
• Learn effective sales, communication, and leadership techniques through ongoing training.
• Collaborate with teammates to achieve daily and weekly performance goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Coachable

Self-motivated

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Catalyst Corporation is currently hiring motivated, outgoing individuals to join our growing team as Product Marketing Associate. This full-time, entry-level position is perfect for candidates looking to build a long-term career in sales, marketing, and leadership development.

Working on behalf of nationally recognized clients, you'll engage with customers through face‑to‑face retail marketing campaigns, promote products and services, and develop valuable communication and business skills. Our hands‑on training program is designed to help you succeed from day one while preparing you for future advancement opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Represent client brands with professionalism and enthusiasm during retail marketing campaigns
• Build positive relationships with customers through face‑to‑face interactions
• Educate customers on products, services, and current promotions
• Generate new customer interest and support sales initiatives
• Deliver exceptional customer service and serve as a resource for customer questions
• Participate in promotional events and in‑store marketing campaigns
• Learn effective sales, communication, and leadership techniques through ongoing training
• Collaborate with teammates to achieve daily and weekly performance goals

What We Offer

• Paid training and one‑on‑one mentorship
• Structured leadership development program
• Clear opportunities for advancement based on performance
• Team‑oriented and supportive work environment
• Professional development in sales, customer service, marketing, and management
• Leadership workshops and ongoing coaching
• Travel opportunities
• Company outings, team‑building events, and recognition programs
• Community involvement and philanthropic events
• Competitive weekly pay plus performance‑based incentives

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Coachable with a willingness to learn and grow
• Self‑motivated with a goal‑oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team environment
• Sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, or marketing experience is a plus, but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent

At The Catalyst Corporation, we believe potential is more important than experience. We provide the training, mentorship, and support needed to help motivated individuals develop successful careers while earning advancement opportunities based on performance.