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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Overview

Open roles74
Top employerAmerican Eagle Outfitters
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring41
Work type60% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Sales Leader, Retirement & Benefit Solutions
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Sales Leader, Retirement & Benefit Solutions
Koers Bedrijfspsychologie
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
$106k - $215k/yr

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Sales Team Leader Trainee
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Sales Team Leader Trainee
Andrew Meier Inc.
Quincy, Illinois
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Healthcare Administration
$85k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Retail Sales Team Leader (Full-Time with benefits, specialty foods)
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Retail Sales Team Leader (Full-Time with benefits, specialty foods)
The Spice House
Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Marketing
Product Management
$18 - $19/hr
51-200

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Senior Sales Operations Transformation & Managed Services Leader
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Senior Sales Operations Transformation & Managed Services Leader
Logic, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$123k - $246k/yr
Military encouraged
11-50

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Leader, Global Sales Enablement
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Leader, Global Sales Enablement
Gallagher
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$160k - $311k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sales Leader Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fairview Heights
5 jobs
Aurora
3 jobs
Gurnee
3 jobs
Peoria
3 jobs
Bloomington
3 jobs
Orland Park
3 jobs
Quincy
2 jobs
Wheaton
2 jobs

Sales Leader Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • American Eagle Outfitters15
  • Little Green Apple Hallmark11
  • Target9
  • Kirkland's9
  • Andrew Meier3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software

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, Little Green Apple Hallmark, and Target, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Fairview Heights, and Aurora 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 40% of sales leader openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 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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