Brand Assistant - Entry Level

Brand Assistant – Entry Level

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The Catalyst Corporation | Oak Brook, IL

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The Catalyst Corporation is currently hiring a Brand Assistant to join our growing sales and marketing team in Oak Brook. This is an entry-level, face-to-face position focused on retail sales, customer engagement, brand representation, and campaign support for nationally recognized brands.

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This opportunity is designed for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and business development while building the skills needed for future leadership opportunities.

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Position Overview

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As a Brand Assistant, you’ll work alongside our sales and marketing team to learn the day-to-day execution of retail campaigns. You’ll interact directly with customers, represent client products and services, explain current promotions, and contribute to customer acquisition and campaign goals.

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Hands-on training is provided in:

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• Customer service and customer engagement
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• Retail sales and marketing strategies
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• Brand representation and campaign execution
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• Leadership and business fundamentals
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• Performance tracking and goal setting
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Key Responsibilities

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• Represent client brands within assigned retail locations
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• Engage with customers through professional, face-to-face conversations
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• Educate customers on products, services, pricing, and current promotions
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• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
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• Support customer acquisition and sales goals
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• Provide a positive customer experience throughout the sales process
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• Track individual and team performance metrics
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• Communicate effectively with team members and management
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• Contribute to daily and weekly campaign objectives
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What We’re Looking For

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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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• Positive, professional, and coachable attitude
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• Comfortable working directly with customers
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• Interest in sales, marketing, business, or leadership
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• Customer service, retail, or sales experience is preferred but not required
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• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is a plus but not required
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Why Join The Catalyst Corporation?

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• Paid, hands-on training
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• Professional development and mentorship
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• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
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• Performance-based advancement opportunities
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• Leadership and management development
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• Opportunity to gain experience across sales, marketing, customer engagement, and campaign operations
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No previous industry experience is required. All Brand Assistants receive structured training and ongoing support from The Catalyst Corporation's leadership team.