Sales Operations Lead Jobs in Illinois
Sales Operations Lead jobs in Illinois are in strong demand across the state's deep base of technology companies, financial services firms, and B2B software providers, with openings at every level from associate sales ops through senior lead. Chicago anchors the market, with meaningful concentrations also in Naperville and Schaumburg, where major employers like Salesforce, Morningstar, and Zebra Technologies maintain substantial operations. The most sought-after specialists combine CRM administration, revenue forecasting, and go-to-market process design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We Are:
Accenture Security is a world-leading provider of end-to-end cybersecurity services — from strategy and risk to digital identity, cyber defense, and response. As part of one of the world's largest professional services firms, our security practice combines deep domain expertise, global scale, and a strong internal network to help the world's most complex organizations prepare for, withstand, and recover from significant cyber events.
Our Cyber Resilience, Response, & Recovery (CRRR) practice is at the forefront of the incident response and readiness market across North America. We work with leading enterprises and institutions to build resilience through IR retainers, tabletop exercises, breach simulation, and recovery planning — and we complement Accenture's broader managed security capabilities, including MxDR and SOC services.
You Are:
A seasoned cybersecurity sales leader with a proven track record driving revenue growth in complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise environments. You understand the cyber incident response and readiness market inside and out — from retainer structures and tabletop exercises to breach simulation and recovery planning. You are equally comfortable engaging CISOs in a boardroom and navigating Accenture's internal sales platforms to manage a high-velocity pipeline.
You thrive in a matrixed organization, building relationships across account teams, industry leads, and alliance partners to develop and close opportunities. You bring discipline to pipeline management and forecasting, and you communicate with clarity to both technical and executive audiences.
The Work:
Sales & Pipeline Management
- Own and manage the Cyber Readiness, Recovery & Response sales pipeline across NA (US, Canada, and LATAM), with direct accountability for revenue targets and forecast accuracy
- Lead and coordinate RFP responses, working with capability teams, solution architects, pricing, and legal to develop competitive proposals
- Manage the full opportunity lifecycle from qualification through close, ensuring appropriate resources are engaged at each stage
- Utilize Accenture's internal sales platforms — MMP, MMS, and MME — to track opportunities, manage pipeline health, and provide timely reporting to practice leadership
Internal Networking & Opportunity Development
- Develop and maintain working relationships with Accenture Security MDs, account executives, industry leads, and alliance teams across NA to identify and co-develop sales opportunities
- Engage regularly with Accenture's internal security community to stay current on portfolio developments, active pursuits, and areas where Readiness, Recovery & Response services can complement existing client engagements
- Understand how Cyber Readiness, Recovery & Response services support and extend Accenture's managed security offerings — including MxDR and related capabilities — and communicate that value clearly in client and internal conversations
- Participate in internal practice forums, pipeline reviews, and strategic planning sessions to represent the Readiness, Recovery & Response offering
Client Engagement
- Engage senior client stakeholders — including CISOs, CIOs, and risk executives — to understand their cyber readiness posture and present relevant Accenture solutions
- Develop and deliver clear, accurate proposals and presentations that align Accenture's Readiness, Recovery & Response capabilities to client risk priorities and business requirements
- Work with delivery leads and subject matter experts to ensure proposed solutions are technically sound and deliverable within agreed commercial parameters
- Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape across NA markets to appropriately position Accenture's offerings during pursuits
Market Coverage & Reporting
- Maintain consistent coverage across the US, Canada, and LATAM markets, adapting approach to reflect regional differences in regulatory environment, client maturity, and buying behavior
- Provide regular pipeline and forecast updates to practice leadership, escalating risks or resource needs in a timely manner
- Support the development of NA go-to-market plans in coordination with practice and geographic leadership
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here's What You Need:
At least 8 years of demonstrated experience in:
Sales
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Enterprise sales with a demonstrated track record in cybersecurity services including incident response, readiness, or security consulting
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Consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets in multi-stakeholder enterprise environments
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Leading RFP responses and managing complex commercial negotiations through to close
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Proficiency with enterprise CRM and pipeline management platforms
Domain Knowledge
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Understanding of the cyber incident response and readiness market, including IR retainers, tabletop exercises, breach simulation, and recovery planning services
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Working knowledge of how readiness services relate to and complement managed security capabilities such as MxDR, MDR, and SOC services
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Familiarity with the regulatory and compliance factors shaping cybersecurity investment across NA markets
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Awareness of other Accenture Security capabilities — including identity, cloud security, OT security, and threat intelligence — sufficient to recognize cross-sell and teaming opportunities
Skills & Competencies
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Ability to build and sustain productive working relationships across a large, matrixed organization
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to both technical and executive audiences
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Organized and disciplined in pipeline management, forecasting, and opportunity documentation
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Capable of managing multiple active pursuits simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness
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Multilingual capability is an asset, particularly Spanish or Portuguese for LATAM market coverage
Bonus Points If:
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You have team lead or practice management experience
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You have external client-facing consulting experience in a Big 4 or top-tier advisory firm
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You hold relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
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You have experience selling or delivering within Accenture's managed security or MxDR ecosystem
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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/30/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales operations lead jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most Illinois employers
- Three or more years of experience in sales operations, revenue operations, or a related analytical role
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, including reporting, workflows, and data hygiene
- Demonstrated ability to build sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and performance dashboards
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales, finance, and marketing teams on go-to-market initiatives
- Strong command of Excel or Google Sheets, with familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Sales Operations Lead Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales operations lead in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field combined with hands-on experience in sales support or revenue operations. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Candidates typically move up from sales coordinator, CRM administrator, or inside sales analyst positions within Chicago-area technology, manufacturing, or financial services companies, and earning a Salesforce certification meaningfully strengthens a profile.
Which companies hire sales operations leads in Illinois?
Employers hiring sales operations leads in Illinois right now include Paylocity, Logic, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of enterprise software, healthcare technology, and financial services headquarters in the Chicago metro creates consistent demand for this role across companies of every size.
Which Illinois cities have the most sales operations lead jobs?
Schaumburg and Chicago have the most sales operations lead openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters and enterprise software firms, while Naperville and Schaumburg draw significant demand from the technology and manufacturing companies clustered along the I-88 and I-90 corridors west of the city.
Are there remote sales operations lead jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Sales operations is a desk-based, analytical role that translates well to remote work, and about 0% of sales operations lead openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Forecasting, CRM administration, and reporting work tend to be the most fully remote functions, while roles with heavy cross-functional team coordination more often require at least some in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a sales operations lead in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a sales operations coordinator or CRM administrator role at a mid-size Illinois technology or distribution company, then building toward the lead title. Large Chicago-area employers like Zebra Technologies and Morningstar hire entry-level revenue operations or sales support analysts who rotate through forecasting and tooling work. Earning a Salesforce Administrator certification before applying and building a portfolio of dashboard or process-improvement samples gives candidates a concrete edge over other applicants without direct lead experience.
Where can I find and apply to sales operations lead jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to sales operations lead jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly through each listing without any extra steps.
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