Sales Specialist Jobs in Illinois

Sales Specialist jobs in Illinois concentrate in technology, financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare sales, with the Chicago metropolitan area anchoring the state's hiring volume and mid-sized markets like Rockford and Peoria adding steady demand. Major employers with a lasting Illinois presence include Salesforce, Abbott, and Grainger, all of which maintain sizable sales teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties are B2B software sales, medical device and pharmaceutical sales, and industrial distribution sales, with openings at entry, mid-career, and senior levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles146+
Top employerBest Buy
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring72
Work type40% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Seasonal Meta Floater Sales Specialist
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Seasonal Meta Floater Sales Specialist
2020 Companies
Tinley Park, Illinois
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Retail Sales Specialist - Appliances
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Retail Sales Specialist - Appliances
Best Buy
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Customer Service
$18 - $25.2/hr
10,000+

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Store Sales Specialist
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Store Sales Specialist
REI
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$16.38 - $18.58/hr
10,000+

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Senior Event Sales Specialist
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Senior Event Sales Specialist
Lucky Strike Entertainment
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales

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0051 - Oakbrook Terrace IL - Store Sales Specialist
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0051 - Oakbrook Terrace IL - Store Sales Specialist
REI
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$16.38 - $18.58/hr
10,000+

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Sales Specialist Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Northbrook
4 jobs
Des Plaines
4 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
Vernon Hills
4 jobs
Alton
3 jobs
Bloomingdale
3 jobs
Gurnee
2 jobs
Joliet
2 jobs

Sales Specialist Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • Best Buy13
  • Russell Cellular13
  • OneMain Financial8
  • Lowe's Home Improvement4
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales specialist jobs across Illinois.

  • Proven experience in B2B or consultative sales with a consistent record of meeting quotas
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred by most Illinois employers
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, widely used by Chicago-area tech and enterprise firms
  • Strong verbal communication and negotiation skills suited to Illinois's competitive enterprise sales market
  • Ability to manage a defined territory, including Chicagoland suburbs and downstate Illinois accounts
  • Familiarity with sales forecasting, pipeline management, and activity-based metrics reporting

Sales Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales specialist in Illinois?

Most sales specialist roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, though some employers accept equivalent experience. Illinois does not mandate a state-issued license for general sales specialist positions, but roles in insurance, real estate, or securities require licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Completing an employer's internal sales training program and building CRM proficiency significantly strengthens a candidate's standing in the Illinois market.

Which companies hire sales specialists in Illinois?

Illinois sales specialist roles are posted by Best Buy, Russell Cellular, and OneMain Financial and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major healthcare and industrial distribution firms means large, established employers drive a significant share of openings across the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most sales specialist jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Northbrook have the most sales specialist openings in Illinois right now. Chicago dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters, tech firms, and financial services companies, while suburban hubs like Schaumburg and Naperville host large regional offices for national employers, and Rockford and Peoria generate consistent demand tied to manufacturing and healthcare organizations based there.

Are there remote sales specialist jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of sales specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and phone-driven nature of many inside sales and SaaS account management roles. The positions most likely to be fully remote are inside sales, software sales, and national account management roles that don't require in-person client visits across an Illinois territory.

How can I get hired as a sales specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a sales development representative or business development representative role, which large Illinois employers such as Salesforce, CDW, and Grainger use as structured on-ramps for early-career candidates. Retail or customer service experience at Illinois-based companies transfers well and is recognized by hiring managers as foundational sales exposure. Earning a HubSpot or Salesforce Trailhead certification gives candidates without a quota-carrying background a concrete credential that stands out in applications.

Where can I find and apply to sales specialist jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to sales specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, territory preference, and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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