Sales Leader Jobs in Illinois
Sales Leader jobs in Illinois are active across a broad market, with strong demand in sectors like enterprise technology, financial services, manufacturing distribution, and healthcare services, covering roles from team lead and regional sales manager through VP of Sales and chief revenue officer. Chicago anchors the largest share of openings, with significant activity in Naperville and Schaumburg driven by corporate campuses and regional headquarters. Major employers with a lasting presence include Salesforce, Grainger, and Kraft Heinz, all of which maintain Illinois-based sales organizations. High-demand specialties include B2B enterprise software sales, industrial distribution, and healthcare solutions leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
About Express
The Sales Leader drives operations on the sales floor and in the stockroom, while assisting in training associates and delivering a great in-store shopping experiences for customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in developing and motivating associates to maximize sales potential
- Provide in the moment coaching/training to store associates to ensure efficient and effective floor operations, customer service, coverage, stockroom management and execution of standards.
- Partner with Store Management to provide feedback on associate performance.
- Assist in training associates on store operations, product, policy, and procedures.
- Execute action plans that optimize results
- Execute all aspects of daily store operations.
- Ensure appropriate associate coverage to create a great customer experience.
- Oversee and authorize the checkout experience.
- Assist with merchandise flow, such as shipment, replenishment, omni-channel operations, in the store.
- Monitor and analyzes the customer service provided by team members.
- Build an effective schedule with the right associate in the right place at the right time.
- Promote and support an environment focused on delivering great in-store customer experiences.
- Effectively resolves customer service issues to a positive outcome.
- Lead and models our customer experience model.
- Display expert knowledge of product, company policies, promotions, loyalty programs.
- Provide leadership and assistance with product launches, window changes, visual presentation standards, signage placement, etc.
- Other essential functions may occur as directed by your supervisor.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High School or Equivalent
- Years of Experience: 1
- Proficient in use of technology (iPad, registers)
- Meets defined availability criteria, including nights, weekends and non-business hours
- Meets physical requirements
CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Previous retail experience preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers and supervisors
- Demonstrated sales accountability
- Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well with a team.
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple customers and/or processes at once.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate’s health and long-term financial security including:
- Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
- Merchandise discount
- Paid Time Off
- Parental leave for new moms and dads
For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.
Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.
Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.
An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
About Express
The Sales Leader drives operations on the sales floor and in the stockroom, while assisting in training associates and delivering a great in-store shopping experiences for customers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in developing and motivating associates to maximize sales potential
- Provide in the moment coaching/training to store associates to ensure efficient and effective floor operations, customer service, coverage, stockroom management and execution of standards.
- Partner with Store Management to provide feedback on associate performance.
- Assist in training associates on store operations, product, policy, and procedures.
- Execute action plans that optimize results
- Execute all aspects of daily store operations.
- Ensure appropriate associate coverage to create a great customer experience.
- Oversee and authorize the checkout experience.
- Assist with merchandise flow, such as shipment, replenishment, omni-channel operations, in the store.
- Monitor and analyzes the customer service provided by team members.
- Build an effective schedule with the right associate in the right place at the right time.
- Promote and support an environment focused on delivering great in-store customer experiences.
- Effectively resolves customer service issues to a positive outcome.
- Lead and models our customer experience model.
- Display expert knowledge of product, company policies, promotions, loyalty programs.
- Provide leadership and assistance with product launches, window changes, visual presentation standards, signage placement, etc.
- Other essential functions may occur as directed by your supervisor.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High School or Equivalent
- Years of Experience: 1
- Proficient in use of technology (iPad, registers)
- Meets defined availability criteria, including nights, weekends and non-business hours
- Meets physical requirements
CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Previous retail experience preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers, peers and supervisors
- Demonstrated sales accountability
- Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well with a team.
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple customers and/or processes at once.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate’s health and long-term financial security including:
- Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match
- Merchandise discount
- Paid Time Off
- Parental leave for new moms and dads
For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.
Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match.
Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.
An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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Sales Leader Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
- American Eagle Outfitters17
- Target9
- Little Green Apple Hallmark8
- Farmers Insurance3
- RH2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales leader jobs across Illinois.
- Proven experience leading and coaching a quota-carrying sales team of five or more
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred by most Illinois employers
- Demonstrated ability to build and execute territory or account-based sales strategies
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot for pipeline management and reporting
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with marketing, product, and customer success teams
- Experience recruiting, onboarding, and developing sales talent in a competitive Illinois market
Sales Leader Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales leader in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect candidates to have worked their way up through individual contributor sales roles before stepping into leadership, typically progressing from account executive or senior sales representative to team lead or manager. A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is common, though consistent revenue performance and demonstrated coaching ability often carry more weight. Illinois has no state-issued license required specifically for sales leadership roles.
How much do sales leaders make in Illinois?
Sales leaders in Illinois earn a median of about $88,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,150 for the lowest 10% to over $162,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire sales leaders in Illinois?
Employers hiring sales leaders in Illinois right now include American Eagle Outfitters, Target, and Little Green Apple Hallmark, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of corporate headquarters, particularly in the Chicago metropolitan area, means a wide range of industries from enterprise software and financial services to manufacturing and healthcare are represented among active hiring companies.
Which Illinois cities have the most sales leader jobs?
Chicago, Schaumburg, and Gurnee account for the largest share of sales leader openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its density of corporate headquarters and regional offices, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings from the large technology and financial services campuses that line the Interstate 88 corridor west of the city.
Are there remote sales leader jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields, given that sales leadership increasingly involves managing distributed teams and working with national or global accounts. About 56% of sales leader openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how common flexible arrangements have become across enterprise and SaaS-focused employers. Strategy, forecasting, and team coaching functions are the most frequently offered in a remote capacity.
How can I get hired as a sales leader in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or player-coach role from a strong individual contributor position, where you carry a smaller quota while formally managing one to three junior reps. Large Illinois employers like Grainger and Salesforce run structured development programs that identify high-performing reps for leadership tracks. Building demonstrated coaching results, even informally mentoring new hires, and earning a sales management certification from an accredited program strengthens a candidacy significantly.
Where can I find and apply to sales leader jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to sales leader jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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