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 roles84
Top employerLabelmaster
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring12
Work type43% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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HealthJoy
Customer Success Manager
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Customer Success Manager
HealthJoy
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$100k - $110k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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Cox Communications Inc.
Customer Success Manager II (RapidScale)
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Customer Success Manager II (RapidScale)
Cox Communications Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
$81k - $122k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Wolters Kluwer
Customer Success Manager, User Engagement
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Customer Success Manager, User Engagement
Wolters Kluwer
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
$99k - $173k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Wolters Kluwer
Customer Success Associate Director
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Customer Success Associate Director
Wolters Kluwer
Chicago, Illinois
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$122k - $219k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Customer Success Manager (Remote)
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Customer Success Manager (Remote)
Aprimo US LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$105k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Customer Success Specialist Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Naperville
3 jobs
Carol Stream
2 jobs
Saint Charles
2 jobs
Addison
1 job
Rosemont
1 job
Belvidere
1 job
Broadview
1 job
Des Plaines
1 job

Customer Success Specialist Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Labelmaster
Labelmaster5 open roles
Salesforce
Salesforce3 open roles
Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Consulting & Professional Services

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 Labelmaster, Salesforce, and Wolters Kluwer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Naperville, and Carol Stream 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 77% of customer success specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 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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