Sales Account Executive Jobs in Chicago, IL
Sales Account Executive jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and Fulton Market, with strong demand across enterprise software, financial services, and healthcare technology. Companies actively hiring include Braze, Uber, and Oracle. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Syndigo gets great products chosen. Every choice in commerce, whether by a shopper, a search engine, a marketplace, or an AI assistant, is made on product data, and our software makes that data complete and trusted and moves it across the industry's largest two-sided commerce network: 15,000+ brands and 3,500+ retailers. Companies like AutoZone, Colgate-Palmolive, Dole International, Unilever, and Walgreens trust Syndigo to get their products chosen. Learn more at www.syndigo.com.
**This is a hybrid position that requires 2 days per week in office at our Chicago location**
The mission of a Senior Account Executive, Retail at Syndigo is to manage the relationship, client strategy, growth strategy, engagement plan, and overall value delivered to a set of named major accounts, which include some of the largest brands and retailers in the world. The Account Executive is the client-facing individual who will be responsible for creating the client strategy to determine how to best align Syndigo's solution to help multi-national clients achieve their larger strategic eCommerce initiatives.
The Senior Account Executive will work directly with the primary contact and executive sponsor at each organization to create an account plan focused on value demonstration and delivery to each client's needs. The role is focused on retail-wide engagement to ensure client renewals and growth by embedding into our clients' business processes. The Account Executive will work closely with client relations and customer service to ensure all needs are met and expectations are exceeded for each specific client.
HOW WE'LL BE WINNING TOGETHER DAY TO DAY
- Build and maintain institutional relationships with Syndigo's accounts through a consultative sales process
- Manage the diagnosis of client business needs, on an individual client and industry segment level, and lead the creation of annual service strategies to deliver tailored service and value to executives in a timely manner
- Create customized account plans for each institution, outlining service delivery and CV growth strategies for existing and potential relationships within an institution.
- Lead strategic negotiation of Syndigo contracts to best align service options to business needs
- Manage assigned territory against an annual quota of recurring revenue
- Discuss cutting-edge strategic initiatives with an executive-level audience within each client
- Understand the changing business terrain that clients face
WE SHOULD TALK IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU
- 5+ years B2B sales experience with retail clients
- Experience in selling services, with database or syndicated data a plus
- Demonstrated record of success at both large, complex organizations and in mid-sized environments
- Knowledge of PIM/MDM
- High degree of comfort with technology and use of databases and syndicated-type data
- Strong history of quota attainment
- Work with the Syndigo team and customers with the highest degree of ethics
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organization and time management skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills at all levels
- Executive poise to interface at all levels of management
- Ability to travel to client sites and internal company events within the United States and Canada
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
To achieve the best version of our organization, we know it takes new ideas, new approaches, new perspectives and new ways of thinking. A purpose we are 100% committed to cultivating. Diversity is woven into our fabric at Syndigo and it's how we stay an industry leader, innovating technology solutions that equip our customers with everything they need to be successful!
All are welcome here and we invite you to join our team if you are ready to help us continue that growth!
GDPR/CCPA
Syndigo, to process applications, holds onto data for a "reasonable time" after applications are submitted. This data is stored for Syndigo's internal use by HR/Recruiting Staff only. Verified requests for data deletion and exports will be completed upon request.
Syndigo Job Applicant Privacy Notice
At Syndigo, we care about your privacy. As you go through our recruitment process, we are committed to being transparent about how we process your personal data. To learn more about how Syndigo processes your personal data, go to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Syndigo gets great products chosen. Every choice in commerce, whether by a shopper, a search engine, a marketplace, or an AI assistant, is made on product data, and our software makes that data complete and trusted and moves it across the industry's largest two-sided commerce network: 15,000+ brands and 3,500+ retailers. Companies like AutoZone, Colgate-Palmolive, Dole International, Unilever, and Walgreens trust Syndigo to get their products chosen. Learn more at www.syndigo.com.
**This is a hybrid position that requires 2 days per week in office at our Chicago location**
The mission of a Senior Account Executive, Retail at Syndigo is to manage the relationship, client strategy, growth strategy, engagement plan, and overall value delivered to a set of named major accounts, which include some of the largest brands and retailers in the world. The Account Executive is the client-facing individual who will be responsible for creating the client strategy to determine how to best align Syndigo's solution to help multi-national clients achieve their larger strategic eCommerce initiatives.
The Senior Account Executive will work directly with the primary contact and executive sponsor at each organization to create an account plan focused on value demonstration and delivery to each client's needs. The role is focused on retail-wide engagement to ensure client renewals and growth by embedding into our clients' business processes. The Account Executive will work closely with client relations and customer service to ensure all needs are met and expectations are exceeded for each specific client.
HOW WE'LL BE WINNING TOGETHER DAY TO DAY
- Build and maintain institutional relationships with Syndigo's accounts through a consultative sales process
- Manage the diagnosis of client business needs, on an individual client and industry segment level, and lead the creation of annual service strategies to deliver tailored service and value to executives in a timely manner
- Create customized account plans for each institution, outlining service delivery and CV growth strategies for existing and potential relationships within an institution.
- Lead strategic negotiation of Syndigo contracts to best align service options to business needs
- Manage assigned territory against an annual quota of recurring revenue
- Discuss cutting-edge strategic initiatives with an executive-level audience within each client
- Understand the changing business terrain that clients face
WE SHOULD TALK IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU
- 5+ years B2B sales experience with retail clients
- Experience in selling services, with database or syndicated data a plus
- Demonstrated record of success at both large, complex organizations and in mid-sized environments
- Knowledge of PIM/MDM
- High degree of comfort with technology and use of databases and syndicated-type data
- Strong history of quota attainment
- Work with the Syndigo team and customers with the highest degree of ethics
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organization and time management skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills at all levels
- Executive poise to interface at all levels of management
- Ability to travel to client sites and internal company events within the United States and Canada
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
To achieve the best version of our organization, we know it takes new ideas, new approaches, new perspectives and new ways of thinking. A purpose we are 100% committed to cultivating. Diversity is woven into our fabric at Syndigo and it's how we stay an industry leader, innovating technology solutions that equip our customers with everything they need to be successful!
All are welcome here and we invite you to join our team if you are ready to help us continue that growth!
GDPR/CCPA
Syndigo, to process applications, holds onto data for a "reasonable time" after applications are submitted. This data is stored for Syndigo's internal use by HR/Recruiting Staff only. Verified requests for data deletion and exports will be completed upon request.
Syndigo Job Applicant Privacy Notice
At Syndigo, we care about your privacy. As you go through our recruitment process, we are committed to being transparent about how we process your personal data. To learn more about how Syndigo processes your personal data, go to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Sales Account Executive Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales account executive job in Chicago?
The fastest path into a sales account executive role in Chicago is targeting the city's dominant sectors: enterprise SaaS companies clustered in Fulton Market and the West Loop, financial services firms anchored in the Loop, and healthcare technology employers spread across the North Shore and River North. Candidates who can demonstrate consultative selling experience, familiarity with CRM platforms, and a book of business in one of these verticals stand out consistently in Chicago's competitive market.
Which companies hire sales account executives in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring sales account executives in Chicago include Braze, Uber, and Oracle, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's hiring base skews toward mid-market and enterprise technology firms, insurance and financial services companies headquartered downtown, and healthcare solutions providers with regional offices in the metro area.
Are there remote sales account executive jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though with limits: sales account executive work involves client meetings and relationship management, so fully remote roles are less common than in analytical or technical fields. About 91% of sales account executive openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a market that favors hybrid arrangements. Inside sales and SMB-focused account executive roles are the most likely to offer fully remote flexibility in Chicago.
How can I get a sales account executive job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is landing a sales development representative or business development representative role at one of the city's many growth-stage SaaS companies in Fulton Market or River North, then converting to a closing role within 12 to 18 months. Chicago's deep insurance sector, including large carriers and regional brokerages, also hires entry-level account executives and provides structured training programs. Familiarity with Salesforce and a demonstrated history of quota attainment in any prior sales role gives candidates a measurable edge with Chicago hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most sales account executives in Chicago?
Most sales account executive openings in Chicago sit in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Human Resources, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's position as a hub for enterprise software companies, a major financial services center, and one of the largest healthcare technology markets in the Midwest drives consistent, year-round demand across all three sectors.
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