Technical Sales Consultant Jobs in Illinois

Technical Sales Consultant jobs in Illinois are active across manufacturing, enterprise software, industrial automation, and healthcare technology, with openings at every level from entry-level inside sales roles through senior field consultants and solutions engineers. Chicago is the primary hiring hub, with additional concentration in the Rockford manufacturing corridor and the Downers Grove and Naperville technology corridors along the I-88 corridor. Major employers with a lasting Illinois presence include Grainger, Zebra Technologies, and Motorola Solutions, with strong demand for consultants specializing in industrial distribution, SaaS platforms, and medical devices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles28
Top employerAbbott
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring10
Work type42% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Technical Commerce & AI Consultant | Agentic Commerce
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Technical Commerce & AI Consultant | Agentic Commerce
Logic, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Military encouraged
11-50

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Technical Applications Consultant
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Technical Applications Consultant
Mettler-Toledo
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$90k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in biology
10,000+

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Sr. Technical Consultant
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Sr. Technical Consultant
Applied Systems
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$105k - $130k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
1,001-5,000

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Associate Managing Consultant, Technical Program Management
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Associate Managing Consultant, Technical Program Management
Mastercard
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Technical Consultant / Developer
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Technical Consultant / Developer
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$120k - $167k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
5,001-10,000

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Technical Sales Consultant Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
17 jobs
Abbott Park
2 jobs
Lisle
1 job
Itasca
1 job
Clinton
1 job
Deerfield
1 job
Woodridge
1 job
Riverwoods
1 job
Hoffman Estates
1 job

Technical Sales Consultant Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Abbott2 open roles
Logic2 open roles
International2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field
  • Demonstrated experience selling technical products or services to business clients
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate them into customer solutions
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage pipeline and activity
  • Strong presentation skills for delivering product demonstrations to technical stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel within Illinois territory to meet clients and attend site visits

Technical Sales Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical sales consultant in Illinois?

Most technical sales consultants in Illinois enter the field with a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a closely related discipline, since employers in the state's manufacturing and technology sectors prioritize candidates who can hold their own in technical conversations. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Building a foundation in a technical function, such as engineering, IT support, or product management, before moving into sales is the most common path large Illinois employers use to evaluate candidates.

How much do technical sales consultants make in Illinois?

Technical sales consultants in Illinois earn a median of about $99,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,570 for the lowest 10% to over $162,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire technical sales consultants in Illinois?

Employers hiring technical sales consultants in Illinois right now include Abbott, Logic, and International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major industrial distributors in the Chicago metro and surrounding suburbs makes it one of the more consistently active states for this role.

Which Illinois cities have the most technical sales consultant jobs?

Chicago, Abbott Park, and Illinois have the most technical sales consultant openings in Illinois. Chicago anchors the list because of its density of enterprise technology companies, industrial distributors, and healthcare system headquarters, while suburban markets like Downers Grove and Naperville carry significant volume because of the technology and logistics employers clustered along the I-88 corridor.

Are there remote technical sales consultant jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many technical roles, since a portion of the work involves client calls, demos, and proposal writing that can be done off-site. About 75% of technical sales consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a genuine shift in how enterprise sales teams operate. The inside sales and solution engineering portions of the role tend to be the most remote-friendly, while key account management and territory coverage still require regular in-person client presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a sales development representative or associate sales engineer role, which large Illinois employers like Grainger, Zebra Technologies, and Chicago-area SaaS firms use to onboard candidates without direct sales experience. Moving laterally from a technical support, field service, or application engineering position is another common route because it demonstrates product knowledge employers value. Completing a manufacturer-sponsored product training program or earning a relevant certification in a platform the employer uses, such as Salesforce Administrator, strengthens an application considerably.

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

You can find and apply to technical sales consultant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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