Regional Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois

Regional Sales Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in manufacturing, technology, healthcare products, and food and beverage distribution across seniority levels from territory sales lead through senior regional director. Chicago anchors the market, with secondary hiring in Peoria and Rockford, where employers like Caterpillar, Abbott, and Kraft Heinz maintain lasting regional structures that regularly bring on sales leadership. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are B2B industrial sales, medtech device sales, and distribution channel management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles115+
Top employerStryker
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring35
Work type63% Remote
Top industryAutomotive

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Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Regional Sales Manager - North Central
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Fisher & Paykel Appliances
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Regional Sales Manager - North Central
Fisher & Paykel Appliances
Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$130k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Harmonic Security
Regional Sales Manager - Chicago
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Harmonic Security
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Regional Sales Manager - Chicago
Harmonic Security
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)

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Morgan Truck Body
Regional Sales Manager
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Morgan Truck Body
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Regional Sales Manager
Morgan Truck Body
Chicago, Illinois
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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AmTrust Financial
Regional Sales Manager
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AmTrust Financial
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Regional Sales Manager
AmTrust Financial
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$77k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Rittal LLC
Regional Director of Sales – Midwest Region
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Rittal LLC
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Regional Director of Sales – Midwest Region
Rittal LLC
Schaumburg, Illinois
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Regional Sales Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Schaumburg
3 jobs
Dixon
2 jobs
Elgin
2 jobs
Lake Forest
2 jobs
Vernon Hills
2 jobs
Elk Grove Village
2 jobs
Cary
1 job
Lisle
1 job

Regional Sales Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Stryker
Stryker3 open roles
Rush Enterprises
Rush Enterprises3 open roles
Jobot
Jobot2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in regional sales manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most Illinois employers
  • Five or more years of direct sales experience with demonstrated revenue growth
  • Proven ability to manage and coach a multi-state or multi-territory sales team
  • Experience selling into Illinois's key industries: manufacturing, healthcare, or food distribution
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Willingness to travel regularly throughout an assigned Illinois or Midwest territory

Regional Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a regional sales manager in Illinois?

The path to a regional sales manager role in Illinois typically starts with a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a field aligned to the industry you want to sell into, followed by several years as an individual contributor in outside or B2B sales. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for sales management, so advancement depends on building a record of quota achievement, then moving into team-lead or district manager roles before stepping up to regional responsibility.

How much do regional sales managers make in Illinois?

Regional sales managers in Illinois earn a median of about $155,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,760 for the lowest 10% to over $282,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire regional sales managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring regional sales managers in Illinois right now include Stryker, Rush Enterprises, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's deep base of manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods headquarters means regional sales leadership roles turn over regularly, especially in the Chicago metro corridor.

Which Illinois cities have the most regional sales manager jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Schaumburg account for the largest share of regional sales manager openings in Illinois. Chicago's concentration of corporate headquarters and distribution networks drives the bulk of demand, while Peoria and Rockford generate consistent openings through large industrial employers like Caterpillar and the dense manufacturing supplier base that surrounds them.

Are there remote regional sales manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than some might expect, because regional sales managers spend much of their time on the road rather than in a fixed office, making the administrative side of the role easy to handle remotely. About 77% of regional sales manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The portions most suited to remote work are pipeline reporting, team coaching calls, and forecasting, while client visits and field rides with reps remain in-person.

How can I get hired as a regional sales manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing an outside sales representative or territory account manager role at a large Illinois employer, then building toward promotion. Companies like Cintas, Grainger, and Sysco Illinois operations run structured sales development programs that move high performers into team-lead assignments within a few years. A strong start also comes from transferring out of adjacent roles in account management, sales operations, or customer success, where you already influence revenue outcomes. Earning a Certified Sales Professional credential can give your application an edge when competing against candidates with longer direct sales tenures.

Where can I find and apply to regional sales manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to regional sales manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and hiring metros. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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