Entry-Level Brand Sales Representative

Job Title: Entry-Level Brand Sales Representative

About the Role

The Catalyst Corporation is hiring motivated, outgoing individuals for full-time, entry-level Brand Sales Representative roles in Chicago, IL. This position is ideal for candidates seeking a long-term career in retail sales, marketing, customer engagement, and leadership development. You will represent nationally recognized clients, engage directly with customers in face-to-face retail sales and marketing campaigns, promote products and services, and develop valuable communication and business skills. A hands-on training program is provided for success and future advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent client brands with professionalism and enthusiasm in established retail locations.
• Build positive relationships with customers through face-to-face interactions.
• Educate customers on products, services, and current promotions.
• Generate new customer interest and support daily sales and customer acquisition goals.
• Assist interested customers throughout the sales and enrollment process.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and answer customer questions.
• Participate in in-store promotional and brand marketing campaigns.
• Learn effective sales, communication, and leadership techniques through ongoing training.
• Collaborate with teammates to achieve daily and weekly performance goals.

Qualifications

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

What We Offer

• Paid hands-on training and one-on-one mentorship.
• Competitive weekly pay plus performance-based incentives.
• Structured leadership development program.
• Opportunities for advancement based on performance.
• Supportive, team-oriented 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.