Marketing Account Manager Jobs in Illinois
Marketing Account Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with openings spread across advertising agencies, integrated marketing firms, B2B technology companies, and consumer packaged goods brands at every level from entry-level account coordinator to senior account director. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active hiring cities in the Midwest, with Naperville and Schaumburg adding volume from the suburb-based corporate corridor. Well-established Illinois employers such as Publicis Groupe, Morningstar, and Kraft Heinz regularly hire marketing account managers, particularly in digital strategy, client services, and brand management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
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About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
Applications will be accepted until 10/30/2026.About the position:
The Salesforce Marketing Specialist AE is a subject matter expert and trusted advisor who works with nonprofit prospects and customers to evangelize marketing platform solutions that deliver relevant, personalized journeys across channels and devices. We are seeking an experienced quota-carrying sales executive who can work both as part of a broader Account Team and as an Individual Contributor driving self-generated sales opportunities focused on the full Salesforce Marketing technology stack. If you have a passion for being at the cutting edge of how Nonprofits engage with their constituents, we want to speak with you!
Responsibilities:
Be the subject matter expert when it comes to how Nonprofit leverage Salesforce Marketing solutions within their enterprise
Empower and enable the broader Account team you’ll work with on all Salesforce Marketing technology
Collaborate with Account and Territory team to identify target accounts
Create and drive revenue within a specified region and/or list of named accounts
Generate business opportunities through networking, cold-calling, and prospecting in to current Salesforce customers
Own the sales cycle for the entire Salesforce Marketing technology stack - including lead generation, deal strategy, pricing and packaging, and assistance with deal closure
Meet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotas
Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation via networking, associations, etc.
Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting
Ensure 100% customer satisfaction and retention
Be a team player
Requirements:
A proven team player working in a Co-Prime/Overlay Sales Role
3+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience
Digital Marketing sales experience, and experience with relevant Marketing technology a must
Strong preference for prior experience with the full Salesforce Marketing Technology Stack - Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Social Studio, and Salesforce.com
Proven track record of sales excellence working as an Individual Contributor and working in a team environment
Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment in high growth mode
Superior professional presence and business acumen
Experience selling at the "C" level – Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Advancement Officer is a plus
Ability to give high-level/overview product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycle.
Work collaboratively with solution engineering team to create compelling demonstration scenarios
Ability to be extremely effective via online meetings, hangouts, and conference calls
Passion for working with Nonprofit organizations
Ability to travel as needed
Working at Salesforce
Working at Salesforce isn’t all about selling. It’s also about learning, and we heavily invest in you with a month-long immersion and onboarding, including: a week-long product bootcamp, mentorship program, weekly coaching and development programs.
Benefits
We are pioneers of the Pledge 1% model, providing product, grants and community service to those in need. We are proud to be#1 in PEOPLE’s Top 50 Companies that Care, and are on Fortune’s Change the World list.
We provide every employee with 7 paid volunteer days off a year, and donation matching for all approved charitable donations.
We provide other world-leading benefits to all our employees, including;
Health, life insurance, retirement saving plan
Monthly wellness allowance
Flexible time off & leave policies
Parental benefits
Perks and discounts
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form .
Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $62,250 - $83,250 annually

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $68,150 - $91,200 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
Job Category
SalesJob Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
Applications will be accepted until 10/30/2026.About the position:
The Salesforce Marketing Specialist AE is a subject matter expert and trusted advisor who works with nonprofit prospects and customers to evangelize marketing platform solutions that deliver relevant, personalized journeys across channels and devices. We are seeking an experienced quota-carrying sales executive who can work both as part of a broader Account Team and as an Individual Contributor driving self-generated sales opportunities focused on the full Salesforce Marketing technology stack. If you have a passion for being at the cutting edge of how Nonprofits engage with their constituents, we want to speak with you!
Responsibilities:
Be the subject matter expert when it comes to how Nonprofit leverage Salesforce Marketing solutions within their enterprise
Empower and enable the broader Account team you’ll work with on all Salesforce Marketing technology
Collaborate with Account and Territory team to identify target accounts
Create and drive revenue within a specified region and/or list of named accounts
Generate business opportunities through networking, cold-calling, and prospecting in to current Salesforce customers
Own the sales cycle for the entire Salesforce Marketing technology stack - including lead generation, deal strategy, pricing and packaging, and assistance with deal closure
Meet and exceed all quarterly and annual sales quotas
Drive brand awareness, campaigns, and lead generation via networking, associations, etc.
Maintain accurate account and opportunity forecasting
Ensure 100% customer satisfaction and retention
Be a team player
Requirements:
A proven team player working in a Co-Prime/Overlay Sales Role
3+ years of outside enterprise software sales experience
Digital Marketing sales experience, and experience with relevant Marketing technology a must
Strong preference for prior experience with the full Salesforce Marketing Technology Stack - Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Social Studio, and Salesforce.com
Proven track record of sales excellence working as an Individual Contributor and working in a team environment
Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment in high growth mode
Superior professional presence and business acumen
Experience selling at the "C" level – Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Advancement Officer is a plus
Ability to give high-level/overview product demonstrations and be considered the product expert in the sales cycle.
Work collaboratively with solution engineering team to create compelling demonstration scenarios
Ability to be extremely effective via online meetings, hangouts, and conference calls
Passion for working with Nonprofit organizations
Ability to travel as needed
Working at Salesforce
Working at Salesforce isn’t all about selling. It’s also about learning, and we heavily invest in you with a month-long immersion and onboarding, including: a week-long product bootcamp, mentorship program, weekly coaching and development programs.
Benefits
We are pioneers of the Pledge 1% model, providing product, grants and community service to those in need. We are proud to be#1 in PEOPLE’s Top 50 Companies that Care, and are on Fortune’s Change the World list.
We provide every employee with 7 paid volunteer days off a year, and donation matching for all approved charitable donations.
We provide other world-leading benefits to all our employees, including;
Health, life insurance, retirement saving plan
Monthly wellness allowance
Flexible time off & leave policies
Parental benefits
Perks and discounts
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form .
Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $62,250 - $83,250 annually

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. In California and New York, and select cities in the metropolitan areas of Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, the base pay range for this role in those locations is $68,150 - $91,200 per year. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.See All 21 Marketing Account Manager Jobs in Illinois
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Marketing Account Manager Job Market in Illinois
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- Technology & Software
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing account manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related business field
- Two or more years of account management or client-facing marketing experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client accounts and project timelines simultaneously
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, project management tools, and marketing analytics software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and internal reporting
- Experience collaborating with creative, media, or digital teams to execute integrated campaigns
Marketing Account Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a marketing account manager in Illinois?
Marketing account management in Illinois does not require a state-issued license or certification. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or business, followed by entry-level roles such as account coordinator or marketing assistant at an agency or corporate marketing team in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs. Building a portfolio of managed campaigns and earning a certification from the American Marketing Association strengthens candidacy for mid-level roles.
Which companies hire marketing account managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring marketing account managers in Illinois right now include C-4 Analytics, Aon, and BCU, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's deep concentration of global headquarters and large regional agencies in the Chicago metro means hiring is active year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Illinois cities have the most marketing account manager jobs?
Chicago, Deerfield, and Aurora have the most marketing account manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share of listings because it is home to major advertising agencies, Fortune 500 headquarters, and large B2B technology firms, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract volume from the dense corporate campus corridor along the I-88 technology and business park stretch west of the city.
Are there remote marketing account manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many roles, since the work centers on communication, strategy, and coordination rather than on-site tasks. About 70% of marketing account manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted to flexible arrangements. Client-facing responsibilities and campaign review meetings are the parts most likely to require occasional in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a marketing account manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an account coordinator or junior account executive role at a Chicago-area advertising or digital marketing agency, where structured mentorship and fast client exposure accelerate growth. Large Illinois employers such as Leo Burnett, DDB Chicago, and Orbitz-adjacent corporate marketing teams run rotational or new-graduate programs worth targeting. A portfolio of freelance campaigns, a completed Google Analytics certification, or an American Marketing Association Professional Certified Marketer credential gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge over applicants with equivalent education alone.
Where can I find and apply to marketing account manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to marketing account manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to each position.
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