Sales Support Specialist Jobs in Illinois

Sales Support Specialist jobs in Illinois concentrate heavily in financial services, manufacturing, healthcare technology, and enterprise software, industries where Chicago anchors one of the country's most active sales operations markets. Most hiring runs through Chicago, Schaumburg, and Downers Grove, where companies like Salesforce, Grainger, and Aon maintain large Illinois operations and consistently staff sales support roles. Demand is strongest for specialists with CRM administration, order management, and inside sales coordination experience. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerUPS
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring12
Work type71% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Internal Sales Support Specialist (HVAC Quoting)
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Internal Sales Support Specialist (HVAC Quoting)
Atomatic Mechanical Services
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
$50k - $65k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Sales Support and Customer Service Specialist
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Sales Support and Customer Service Specialist
Lea & Sachs
Des Plaines, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
$45k - $60k/yr
Remote (US)

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Sales Operations Support Specialist
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Sales Operations Support Specialist
UPS
Chicago, Illinois
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$26.25 - $49/hr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sales Support Specialist
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Sales Support Specialist
CARGO FLOOR
Wood Dale, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree in business administration
11-50

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Seasonal Retail Sales Support Specialist - Womens Multi Coats, Orland Square - Full Time
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Seasonal Retail Sales Support Specialist - Womens Multi Coats, Orland Square - Full Time
Macy's
Orland Park, Illinois
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$16.25 - $21.57/hr
10,000+

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Sales Support Specialist Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
2 jobs
Wood Dale
1 job
Bridgeview
1 job
Des Plaines
1 job
Orland Park
1 job
River Grove
1 job
Vernon Hills
1 job
Mount Prospect
1 job
Hoffman Estates
1 job

Sales Support Specialist Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

UPS1 open role
Macy's1 open role
CARGO FLOOR1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Proficiency in CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics required
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
  • One or more years of sales support, inside sales, or customer service experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and team coordination
  • Experience processing orders, quotes, or contracts in a B2B environment
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook

Sales Support Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales support specialist in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers expect at minimum an associate degree, though a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications is increasingly standard for competitive candidates. No state-issued license is required for this role in Illinois. The practical path is to build CRM experience, ideally with Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics, then apply to entry-level sales coordinator or customer service roles at Illinois-based manufacturers, distributors, or financial services firms as a stepping stone.

Which companies hire sales support specialists in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring sales support specialists in Illinois include UPS, Macy's, and CARGO FLOOR, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large B2B operations in sectors like distribution, insurance, and industrial manufacturing makes it one of the more consistent states for ongoing sales support hiring.

Which Illinois cities have the most sales support specialist jobs?

The cities with the most sales support specialist openings in Illinois are Chicago, Wood Dale, and Bridgeview. Chicago drives the majority of listings through its density of corporate headquarters and financial services firms, while Schaumburg and Downers Grove generate strong volume from the large regional offices and manufacturing companies clustered in the northwest and west suburbs along the I-90 and I-88 corridors.

Are there remote sales support specialist jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and they are more common than in many fields, since sales support work is largely desk-based and systems-driven. About 29% of sales support specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely Illinois employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this role. Order processing, CRM administration, and quote generation are the functions most consistently offered on a remote or hybrid basis.

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

The most realistic entry path is a customer service or sales coordinator role at an Illinois-based distributor, insurance carrier, or technology company, where you gain CRM and order management exposure before moving into a dedicated sales support position. Large Illinois employers in distribution and manufacturing regularly hire associates without direct sales support experience. Earning a Salesforce Administrator certification or completing a community college business program through the City Colleges of Chicago strengthens a candidate's profile significantly when competing for entry-level openings.

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

You can find and apply to sales support 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 and apply directly to the ones that match. No sign-up is needed to see what is available.

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