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Marketing & Event Management Trainee

The Catalyst Corporation
Oak Brook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

Event Marketing & Brand Representative

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
  • Full-time availability
  • 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.

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