Sales & Customer Relations Associate

The Catalyst Corporation; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay + uncapped commissions

Paid training

Mentorship

Advancement opportunities

Travel opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

The Catalyst Corporation is seeking an entry-level Sales & Marketing Assistant to join our expanding team in a retail environment. You’ll engage customers, promote campaigns, and build professional communication and leadership skills while supporting sales initiatives and brand awareness.

We offer ongoing coaching, performance-based incentives, paid training, mentorship, and clear opportunities for advancement into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers to provide product and service information.
• Identify customer needs and recommend solutions tailored to their interests.
• Support sales initiatives and customer acquisition efforts.
• Promote campaigns and brand offerings in a face-to-face setting.
• Build relationships with customers, retail partners, and team members.
• Assist with retail marketing displays and promotional setups.
• Collaborate with team to achieve individual and team goals.
• Maintain product knowledge and stay updated on client promotions.
• Participate in daily team meetings, training, and leadership workshops.
• Support brand awareness initiatives and local marketing campaigns.
• Track personal performance metrics and contribute to campaign success.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Catalyst Corporation is a fast-growing leader in customer engagement, retail marketing, and sales solutions, partnering with nationally recognized brands to deliver exceptional customer experiences. We believe in developing future leaders through hands‑on training, mentorship, and real opportunities for advancement. If you’re looking for a career with growth potential, competitive earnings, and a team‑oriented culture, we want to meet you.

Job Overview

We are currently hiring an Entry Level Sales & Marketing Assistant to join our expanding team. This role is perfect for motivated individuals looking to gain valuable experience in sales, customer engagement, marketing, and client relations. You’ll work directly with customers in a retail environment, helping promote products and services while building professional communication and leadership skills.

At The Catalyst Corporation, your effort directly impacts your success. We offer ongoing coaching, performance‑based incentives, and clear opportunities for advancement into leadership and management roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers to provide product and service information
• Identify customer needs and recommend solutions tailored to their interests
• Support sales initiatives and customer acquisition efforts
• Promote current campaigns, promotions, and brand offerings in a face‑to‑face setting
• Build positive relationships with customers, retail partners, and team members
• Assist with retail marketing displays, branding materials, and promotional setups
• Collaborate with team members to achieve individual and team performance goals
• Maintain product knowledge and stay informed on client promotions and updates
• Participate in daily team meetings, training sessions, and leadership development workshops
• Help support brand awareness initiatives and local marketing campaigns
• Track personal performance metrics and contribute to overall campaign success

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends as needed
• Previous experience in customer service, retail, sales, or hospitality is a plus, but not required
• Weekly pay plus uncapped commission and performance bonuses
• Paid training and ongoing mentorship
• Clear advancement opportunities into leadership and management
• Travel opportunities and networking events
• Fun, energetic, and team‑oriented company culture
• Hands‑on experience with nationally recognized brands
• Professional development workshops and leadership training

Why Join The Catalyst Corporation?

At The Catalyst Corporation, we invest in people. We provide the tools, training, and support needed to help motivated individuals build long‑term careers in sales, marketing, and business development. If you’re ambitious, competitive, and ready to grow professionally, this is your opportunity to join a company where hard work is recognized and rewarded.

The Catalyst Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.