Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Business Development Manager

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 7 hours 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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Retail Sales Manager

  • North Riverside, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • North Riverside, IL
  • 7 hours ago

As a Part Time Sales Manager, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Sales Managers,Sales Persons, Canvassers

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours 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!...

Territory Sales Manager - Chicago - Midwest Territory, PLT

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Manager SG 10/11 WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE: Bachelor's degree and 1-3+ years of industry sales experience OR if no degree, 3-6+ years of Automotive, Tire or Manufacturing Sales experience is required...

Aerie - Sales Leader (Full-Time)

  • Champaign, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 18 hours ago

YOUR ROLE As the full-time Sales Leader, you support the Store Leadership Team by rocking out strong LOD (Leader on Duty) shifts and ensuring a stellar guest experience. You hold down the daily...

DoD SkillBridge: Territory Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! This application is only available to active-duty service...

Neuroscience District Sales Manager (Psychiatry) - Midwest District

  • Peoria, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Education & Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree; Advanced degree a plus. 10+ years in the pharmaceuticals industry with 4 years of Sales Management preferred. Candidates with fewer than 3...

Business Area Sales Manager - Midwest

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over...

Business Development Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day 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...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • North Riverside, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • North Riverside, IL
  • 1 day ago

As a Part Time Sales Manager, you will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

Assistant Manager of Store Operations

  • Quincy, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 1 day ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Sales Representative - Territory Manager

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 1 day ago

This application is only available to active-duty service members eligible to participate in a DoD SkillBridge Internship. The service member must be within the last 12 months of their active-duty...

Inside Sales Team Leader

  • Lisle, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview In this role, the Inside Sales Team Leader will lead a team of International Financial inside sales consultants to guide International Dealers through the Finance Process....

Business Development Manager - US (External)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Our client is at the forefront of Proof-of-Stake networks and decentralized protocols, helping secure billions in assets for tens of thousands of customers and institutions worldwide. Their...

Commercial Manager, Cybersecurity Services

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

at Rockwell Automation, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Denver, Colorado, United States Atlanta, Georgia, United States Dallas, Texas, United States Texas, United States...

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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