Sales Account Executive Jobs in Illinois

Sales Account Executive jobs in Illinois are among the most actively recruited roles in the state, with strong demand in B2B technology, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare IT, and openings at every level from entry-level business development through senior enterprise accounts. Chicago drives the largest share of hiring, with Schaumburg and Naperville anchoring significant suburban corridors where companies like CDW, Morningstar, and Kraft Heinz maintain established sales organizations. The most in-demand specialties right now are SaaS solutions selling, industrial distribution accounts, and financial products. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles201+
Top employerHibu
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring50
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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ADP
Account Executive
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ADP
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Account Executive
ADP
Schaumburg, Illinois
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
10,000+

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SyndiGO
Senior Account Executive, Retail
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Senior Account Executive, Retail
SyndiGO
Chicago, Illinois
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$120k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Master data management
51-200

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OpenGov
Account Executive, SMG
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Account Executive, SMG
OpenGov
Chicago, Illinois
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$130k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
501-1,000

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Braze
Account Executive, Scale, MEGS
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Account Executive, Scale, MEGS
Braze
Chicago, Illinois
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$67k - $105k/yr
1,001-5,000

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CDW
Associate Account Executive
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Associate Account Executive
CDW
Chicago, Illinois
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
10,000+

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Sales Account Executive Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Itasca
9 jobs
Schaumburg
6 jobs
Rosemont
4 jobs
Moline
3 jobs
Peoria
3 jobs
Rockford
3 jobs
Naperville
3 jobs
Northbrook
3 jobs

Sales Account Executive Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • Hibu
    Hibu14
  • Paylocity
    Paylocity5
  • HUB International
    HUB International5
  • Braze
    Braze4
  • Comcast
    Comcast4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Technology & Software
  • Insurance
  • Human Resources
  • Medical Devices

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales account executive jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field required
  • Demonstrated experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting to close
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot to manage pipeline
  • Ability to meet or exceed assigned revenue quotas in a defined territory
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills for client-facing enterprise deals
  • Familiarity with Illinois-based industries such as manufacturing, tech, or financial services

Sales Account Executive Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales account executive in Illinois?

Most sales account executive roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree, typically in business, marketing, or communications, though some employers accept equivalent experience. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for general sales account executive work. Employers in Chicago and the collar counties most often look for candidates who have completed a structured sales training program, an internship, or a business development representative role before moving into a full account executive position.

How much do sales account executives make in Illinois?

Sales account executives in Illinois earn a median of about $73,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,130 for the lowest 10% to over $134,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales account executives in Illinois?

Employers hiring sales account executives in Illinois right now include Hibu, Paylocity, and HUB International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois-headquartered companies and regional offices in the Chicago metro area tend to generate the most consistent volume of openings across technology, manufacturing, and financial services verticals.

Which Illinois cities have the most sales account executive jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Itasca have the most sales account executive openings in Illinois right now. Chicago leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and B2B technology firms, while Schaumburg and Naperville attract significant hiring from large employers in the IT distribution, insurance, and industrial sectors based in the northwest and western suburbs.

Are there remote sales account executive jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. Sales account executive work is well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements because much of the role involves calls, video demos, and CRM management that do not require a physical office. About 85% of sales account executive openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions most common in SaaS and tech-adjacent verticals where territory is national rather than local.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a business development representative or inside sales role at a Chicago-area technology or services company, then advancing into an account executive position after demonstrating quota attainment. Companies like CDW and Grainger run structured new-graduate sales development programs from their Illinois offices. A relevant bachelor's degree, a completed sales internship, or a Salesforce administrator certification gives candidates without direct AE experience a concrete edge when applying.

Where can I find and apply to sales account executive jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to sales account executive jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across Chicago and the broader Illinois market. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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