Sales Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, IL

A Sales Manager oversees the sales team within a company, sets sales goals and quotas, designs sales strategies, and researches trends. They are responsible for training and mentoring sales staff, reviewing sales performance, and meeting with potential clients to secure new business opportunities. They also analyze sales data to understand market trends and customer needs. Sales Managers play an integral role in the success of a business, as they directly impact revenue generation and customer retention.

To be successful, a Sales Manager requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively motivate and manage a team. Proficiency in using sales software and CRM tools is necessary. Certifications, such as Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or Certified Sales Executive (CSE), can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Sales Manager, a professional may work in roles like Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Business Development Associate.

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Inside Sales Manager

  • Waukegan, IL (3 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (3 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

Inside Sales Account Manager

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

Sales Account Manager

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

Senior Business Development Manager

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

As an S&C Electric team member, youll work on projects that have real-world impact. Youll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history...

Samsung Field Sales Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

The Field Sales Manager will be responsible for maximizing SEA's market position, product penetration, and profitability in an assigned market....

Direct Sales Manager

  • Glenview, IL (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Glenview, IL (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

We are looking to add a TALENTED, HARD-WORKING Sales Manager to our growing team! We're looking for a motivated, go-getter with some real HUSTLE!...

Sr Territory Manager - Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. Our mission...

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Retail Sales Leader Front End

  • Norridge, IL (23 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norridge, IL (23 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 1 day ago

At DICKS Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all...

DoD SkillBridge: Territory Manager

  • Bensenville, IL (24 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bensenville, IL (24 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 1 day ago

at US Foods in Bensenville, Illinois, United States Job Description ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Join Our Community of Food...

Sales Managers,Sales Persons, Canvassers

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Looking for sales managers, salespeople, and canvassers!!!!! We are a 38+-year-old company serving the State of Illinois for over 35 years with an impeccable BBB rating!...

National Sales Manager

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Judge Group is currently seeking an experienced National Sales Manager for a Food & Beverage manufacturer in the Bristol, WI area....

Business Development Manager/Account Manager (Software Services) - Schaumburg, IL - Onsite

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Business Development Manager/Account Manager (Software Services) - Schaumburg, IL - Onsite We are looking for a Business Development Manager/Account Manager Digital and Analytics (Software...

Business Development Manager

  • Bensenville, IL (24 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL (24 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision...

Field Sales Manager

  • Vernon Hills, IL (7 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (7 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Sell roofing & siding contracts; typically through insurances claims. Not difficult to make $l0,000 per month. Year-end bonuses are also available and will compensate productive sales reps nicely....

Business Development Manager

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Role: Business Development Manager Recruiter: Ashlyn Reason for opening: replacement, candidate resigned (he lives in Minnesota); with them for 5 years but received another opportunity closer to...

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Great Lakes, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Master's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
13.1%
Associate's Degree
8.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.9%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers in Great Lakes, IL
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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