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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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerPaylocity
Top citySchaumburg, IL
Cities hiring3
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Lead Nursing Ops Supp Rep
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Lead Nursing Ops Supp Rep
OSF HealthCare
Peoria, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$19.35 - $21.78/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Sales Operations Lead, NAMER ISV Sales, NAMER Strategy and Operations Team
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Sales Operations Lead, NAMER ISV Sales, NAMER Strategy and Operations Team
Amazon Web Services
Chicago, Illinois
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$134k - $199k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Lead Enablement and Onboarding Ops
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Lead Enablement and Onboarding Ops
Paylocity
Schaumburg, Illinois
Business Development
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$71k - $101k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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Sales Operations Systems and Data Lead
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Sales Operations Systems and Data Lead
Braze
Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Growth Marketing
Product Management
$89k - $140k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Lead Implementation Ops
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Lead Implementation Ops
Paylocity
Schaumburg, Illinois
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$57k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Sales Operations Lead Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Schaumburg
4 jobs
Chicago
3 jobs
Peoria
1 job

Sales Operations Lead Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Paylocity4 open roles
Braze1 open role
JPMorganChase1 open role

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, Braze, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Chicago, and Peoria 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 November 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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