Customer Success Specialist Jobs in Illinois

Customer Success Specialist jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in SaaS, fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise software, with openings at every level from entry-level account associate through senior customer success manager. Chicago anchors the market, with additional hiring activity in Naperville and Schaumburg, where companies like Salesforce, Motorola Solutions, and Allscripts have maintained long-standing Illinois operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are onboarding, renewal management, and technical account management for B2B software clients. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles81
Top employerBraze
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring18
Work type52% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Customer Success Manager
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Customer Success Manager
Silo Communications
Winnebago, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$50k - $125k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Enterprise Customer Success Manager
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Enterprise Customer Success Manager
Too Good To Go
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$85k - $100k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business

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Senior Customer Success Manager
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Senior Customer Success Manager
Wonderlic
Chicago, Illinois
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
Remote (US)
51-200

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Customer Success Manager II, Enterprise
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Customer Success Manager II, Enterprise
Braze
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$95k - $120k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Customer Success Manager
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Customer Success Manager
Meltwater
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$48k - $64k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Customer Success Specialist Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lisle
1 job
Aurora
1 job
Itasca
1 job
Urbana
1 job
Rosemont
1 job
Westmont
1 job
Belvidere
1 job
Broadview
1 job

Customer Success Specialist Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Braze
Braze3 open roles
SPINS
SPINS2 open roles
Stripe
Stripe2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Marketing & Advertising

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in customer success specialist jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field required
  • Two or more years of B2B account management or customer-facing experience preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and escalations
  • Ability to manage a portfolio of accounts and drive measurable retention outcomes
  • Familiarity with SaaS metrics including churn rate, NPS, and customer health scores

Customer Success Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a customer success specialist in Illinois?

Customer success specialist roles in Illinois do not require a state-issued license or certification. Most employers look for a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, combined with experience in account management or a client-facing role. Chicago's dense SaaS and fintech sector means many employers also value familiarity with CRM tools and data analysis. Building a portfolio of measurable retention or expansion outcomes strengthens any application considerably.

How much do customer success specialists make in Illinois?

Customer success specialists in Illinois earn a median of about $46,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $33,590 for the lowest 10% to over $71,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire customer success specialists in Illinois?

Employers hiring customer success specialists in Illinois right now include Braze, SPINS, and Stripe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of enterprise software, healthcare technology, and financial services firms creates consistent year-round demand for this role across both large corporations and growth-stage companies headquartered in the Chicago metro.

Which Illinois cities have the most customer success specialist jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Lisle have the most customer success specialist openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to a large cluster of SaaS, fintech, and healthcare technology employers, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract hiring from major technology and telecommunications companies that have established regional headquarters in Chicago's western suburbs.

Are there remote customer success specialist jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. Customer success is a desk-based, communication-driven role that adapts well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 81% of customer success specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly Illinois technology employers have embraced flexible work. Onboarding and technical account management roles are the sub-specialties most frequently posted as fully remote.

How can I get hired as a customer success specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a support, inside sales, or account coordinator role at an Illinois-based SaaS or technology company, where you can demonstrate retention and relationship skills without a dedicated CS title. Large Chicago-area employers often post associate customer success manager or onboarding specialist roles designed for recent graduates. Earning a vendor-recognized credential such as a Salesforce Administrator certification or a Gainsight certification gives candidates without direct CS experience a concrete edge in Illinois interviews.

Where can I find and apply to customer success specialist jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to customer success specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find roles that fit your experience level and target city, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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