Be Marketable
Leadership Development Associate – Sales & Marketing Track
Be Marketable, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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$52,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Commission About Be Marketable
At Be Marketable, we create high-energy retail event marketing campaigns for nationally recognized brands. We help our clients acquire new customers while training the next generation of business leaders. Every associate who joins our team has the opportunity to start at the entry level, master the fundamentals of sales, branding, and customer acquisition, and grow into a leadership role where they can manage teams and oversee their own client campaigns. This is not a “job” — it’s a career track designed for growth-minded professionals. What You’ll Learn & Do
Phase 1 – Sales & Brand Knowledge Master sales presentations and learn how to communicate product value clearly Develop confidence in customer engagement and acquisition strategies Work face-to-face with customers in retail partner locations to deliver brand messaging Build personal performance habits and meet daily/weekly acquisition goals Assist in training and mentoring new associates to duplicate your success Gain exposure to HR processes such as interviewing, onboarding, and recruiting Learn behind-the-scenes business operations: scheduling, payroll basics, compliance, reporting Start managing small teams during event campaigns Phase 3 – Management & Territory Growth Lead a team, oversee client performance, and run retail campaigns with accountability Handle client relations, territory management, and reporting on campaign results Play an active role in strategic decisions to improve customer acquisition outcomes Position yourself for promotion into Market Manager, where you’ll oversee a territory and grow a client base W2 Employment (not contractor/1099) – full-time position Base salary + uncapped commission (average first-year earnings $52,000 – $85,000+) 401k retirement plan and comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision) Paid classroom & field training – you’ll be paid hourly during the classroom phase, then transition to base + commission once in-field Structured career advancement path — promotions are performance-based, not seniority-based What We’re Looking For
Ambitious, competitive individuals who want to build a long-term career in business leadership Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable approaching customers in a retail environment Resilient, coachable, and goal-oriented with a strong work ethic Must live in or near the Chicagoland area Why Join Us?
You’ll never wonder how to grow — we’ve built a step-by-step development program that teaches sales, branding, HR, recruiting, and leadership. You’ll be surrounded by a supportive team invested in your success, with mentorship at every stage. You’ll have the opportunity to run your own team and territory as you advance. Your earnings are directly tied to your effort — the harder you work, the faster you grow. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Industries
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$52,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Commission About Be Marketable
At Be Marketable, we create high-energy retail event marketing campaigns for nationally recognized brands. We help our clients acquire new customers while training the next generation of business leaders. Every associate who joins our team has the opportunity to start at the entry level, master the fundamentals of sales, branding, and customer acquisition, and grow into a leadership role where they can manage teams and oversee their own client campaigns. This is not a “job” — it’s a career track designed for growth-minded professionals. What You’ll Learn & Do
Phase 1 – Sales & Brand Knowledge Master sales presentations and learn how to communicate product value clearly Develop confidence in customer engagement and acquisition strategies Work face-to-face with customers in retail partner locations to deliver brand messaging Build personal performance habits and meet daily/weekly acquisition goals Assist in training and mentoring new associates to duplicate your success Gain exposure to HR processes such as interviewing, onboarding, and recruiting Learn behind-the-scenes business operations: scheduling, payroll basics, compliance, reporting Start managing small teams during event campaigns Phase 3 – Management & Territory Growth Lead a team, oversee client performance, and run retail campaigns with accountability Handle client relations, territory management, and reporting on campaign results Play an active role in strategic decisions to improve customer acquisition outcomes Position yourself for promotion into Market Manager, where you’ll oversee a territory and grow a client base W2 Employment (not contractor/1099) – full-time position Base salary + uncapped commission (average first-year earnings $52,000 – $85,000+) 401k retirement plan and comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision) Paid classroom & field training – you’ll be paid hourly during the classroom phase, then transition to base + commission once in-field Structured career advancement path — promotions are performance-based, not seniority-based What We’re Looking For
Ambitious, competitive individuals who want to build a long-term career in business leadership Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable approaching customers in a retail environment Resilient, coachable, and goal-oriented with a strong work ethic Must live in or near the Chicagoland area Why Join Us?
You’ll never wonder how to grow — we’ve built a step-by-step development program that teaches sales, branding, HR, recruiting, and leadership. You’ll be surrounded by a supportive team invested in your success, with mentorship at every stage. You’ll have the opportunity to run your own team and territory as you advance. Your earnings are directly tied to your effort — the harder you work, the faster you grow. Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Industries
Marketing Services and Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Be Marketable by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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