Sales Jobs in Illinois
Sales jobs in Illinois are concentrated in financial services, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare, with demand running from entry-level account representatives up through regional and enterprise sales directors. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active sales hiring metros in the country, with Rosemont and Schaumburg adding significant suburban volume tied to corporate campuses. Employers like Salesforce, CDW, and Baxter International maintain strong hiring footprints in the state across B2B, medical device, and technology solutions sales. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Us:
TradeTheNews.com is a private financial intelligence community which marries live audio analyst squawks with real-time headlines and the ability to ask question directly to the analyst in real-time 24-hrs a day. We are known for our speed and ability to filter out all the noise so the professional investor or trader can focus on what they do best...TRADING. Our team is made up of individuals with a variety of backgrounds including hedge funds, prop or institutional trading experience, analysts, Equity, FOREX, Futures, Fixed Income and Credit.
Shift: Full-time, day shift (EST)
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience (hourly rate + commission)
Employment Type: 1099Contract (long term)
Location: Chicago, Hybrid - Remote* + visits to clients in Chicago Loop area (2-3 times per week)
* Remote work requires a dedicated, quiet workspace with a closing door.
As a Salesperson you will:
- Respond to client inquiries, handle administrative tasks, and manage phone calls.
- Pursue both warm and hot leads, prospecting and generating new sales leads through referrals and cold-calling, focusing on financial institutions.
- Visit prospects on trading desks, recommending features, and manage the sales cycle from trial to contract execution.
- Encourage individuals to apply, leveraging relationships within the buy and sell-side communities for success.
- Collaborate closely with the support and development teams, learning to assist clients with the NewsStation platform and participating in testing new platform releases.
Objectives of this role:
- Provide exceptional client support.
- Generate high-quality leads to expand our customer base.
- Achieve or exceed sales targets, contributing to month-over-month growth.
- Promote our company as the real-time financial news analysis industry leader.
- Optimize efficiency in winning and closing sales.
Required Experience:
- Degree or work experience in finance.
- Sales, telemarketing, or call center experience.
- Sell-side (preferably) or buy-side trading experience.
- Positive, energetic personality with strong focus and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
What will help you be successful:
- Strong industry contacts.
- Ability to leverage contacts and relationships effectively.
- Enthusiasm for prospecting and hunting.
- Comprehensive understanding of how news flow impacts various asset classes.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Experience:
- Sales: 5 years (Required)
- Financial Markets: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601
About Us:
TradeTheNews.com is a private financial intelligence community which marries live audio analyst squawks with real-time headlines and the ability to ask question directly to the analyst in real-time 24-hrs a day. We are known for our speed and ability to filter out all the noise so the professional investor or trader can focus on what they do best...TRADING. Our team is made up of individuals with a variety of backgrounds including hedge funds, prop or institutional trading experience, analysts, Equity, FOREX, Futures, Fixed Income and Credit.
Shift: Full-time, day shift (EST)
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience (hourly rate + commission)
Employment Type: 1099Contract (long term)
Location: Chicago, Hybrid - Remote* + visits to clients in Chicago Loop area (2-3 times per week)
* Remote work requires a dedicated, quiet workspace with a closing door.
As a Salesperson you will:
- Respond to client inquiries, handle administrative tasks, and manage phone calls.
- Pursue both warm and hot leads, prospecting and generating new sales leads through referrals and cold-calling, focusing on financial institutions.
- Visit prospects on trading desks, recommending features, and manage the sales cycle from trial to contract execution.
- Encourage individuals to apply, leveraging relationships within the buy and sell-side communities for success.
- Collaborate closely with the support and development teams, learning to assist clients with the NewsStation platform and participating in testing new platform releases.
Objectives of this role:
- Provide exceptional client support.
- Generate high-quality leads to expand our customer base.
- Achieve or exceed sales targets, contributing to month-over-month growth.
- Promote our company as the real-time financial news analysis industry leader.
- Optimize efficiency in winning and closing sales.
Required Experience:
- Degree or work experience in finance.
- Sales, telemarketing, or call center experience.
- Sell-side (preferably) or buy-side trading experience.
- Positive, energetic personality with strong focus and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
What will help you be successful:
- Strong industry contacts.
- Ability to leverage contacts and relationships effectively.
- Enthusiasm for prospecting and hunting.
- Comprehensive understanding of how news flow impacts various asset classes.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Experience:
- Sales: 5 years (Required)
- Financial Markets: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601
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Sales Job Market in Illinois
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales jobs across Illinois.
- Proven experience in B2B or B2C sales with a consistent record of meeting quotas
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing presentations
- Ability to manage a full sales cycle from prospecting through close
- Familiarity with Illinois territory accounts or relevant regional industry verticals
Sales Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales professional in Illinois?
Most sales roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, though many employers hire candidates with relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Illinois does not require a general state license for most sales positions, but roles in real estate, insurance, or financial products require specific state-issued licenses from Illinois regulatory bodies. Building a demonstrated record of quota attainment and CRM proficiency is the most consistent path to employment.
Which companies hire sales professionals in Illinois?
Illinois sales roles are posted by Fresh Page Home Improvement, Logic, and 2020 Companies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major tech and healthcare companies in the Chicago metro creates a particularly deep and varied sales hiring market.
Which Illinois cities have the most sales jobs?
Chicago, Gurnee, and Oak Brook lead Illinois for sales openings. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters across financial services, technology, and healthcare, while suburban corridors like Schaumburg and Rosemont draw volume from the large B2B technology and distribution companies based along the I-90 and I-290 corridors.
Are there remote sales jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than many fields. About 41% of sales openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and phone-driven nature of inside sales and account management roles. Territory-based outside sales and medical device roles typically require in-person presence, while software, SaaS, and financial services sales skew most heavily remote.
How can I get hired as a sales professional in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a sales development representative or business development representative role, which large Illinois employers like CDW, Salesforce, and Grainger use as structured onboarding tracks for candidates without direct sales experience. Associate or inside sales programs at Chicago-area technology and financial services firms are designed for recent graduates. Lateral moves from customer service, retail management, or account coordination roles are widely accepted, and earning a HubSpot or Salesforce certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to sales jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to sales jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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