Product Marketing Associate

The Catalyst Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Leadership program

Advancement opportunities

Team environment

Professional development

Leadership workshops

Travel opportunities

Team outings

Community involvement

Incentives

Job summary

The Catalyst Corporation is hiring for a Product Marketing Associate to join our growing sales and marketing team in Chicago. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training, mentorship, and a clear path to leadership through real campaigns with national clients.

You'll learn to engage customers face‑to‑face, educate them on products, and support sales initiatives while collaborating with a supportive team focused on professional development and advancement.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coachable and goal‑oriented.
• Self-motivated 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

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Coachable

Self-motivated

Team player

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.