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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Commercial Education Sales Training Manager - Point of Care Diagnostics

  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 6 days ago

Collaborate with the Sales Manager and travel with field representatives to analyze business performance and identify individual sales rep skill gaps....

Business Development Manager

  • Harvey, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harvey, IL
  • 30+ days ago

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Market Manager (Sales And Ops)

  • Naperville, IL
  • moments ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • moments ago

Market Manager (Sales and Ops) Illinois Naperville Job Description: Job Summary We are currently hiring a Market Manager for our Naperville team, and our ideal candidate will possess a passion for...

Manager, Sales Strategy & Execution

  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago

SLSQ425R951 As a Manager, Sales Strategy & Execution you will support Databricks' rapidly growing AMER Enterprise sales teams. You will manage the development of processes used to track...

Senior Customer Success Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • moments ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • moments ago

Senior Customer Success Manager Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 3/12/25, 2:50 AM Job Description Develop long term partnership with our clients to ensure they remain...

Senior Manager - Sales Operations

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Senior Manager - Sales Operations Job Description Summary This position will be responsible for managing our sales operations function, tasked with supporting our sales, marketing and business...

Territory Manager- Specialty

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 hour ago

InfuCare Rx is a leading home infusion provider accredited by URAC and ACHC offering a specialized approach to caring for patients in need of IV therapy and specialty pharmacy services in the...

Assistant Project Manager - Sales (Polished Concrete / Epoxy, Construction)

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

The Assistant Project Manager's main focus is to support the Regional Sales Manager in marketing our polished concrete and epoxy flooring systems as well as our materials for end users in commercial...

Project Manager - Sales (Polished Concrete/ Epoxy, Construction)

  • West Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

The successful candidate will have sales and account / territory development experience, preferably in the flooring industry....

Territory Manager, IN/OH/KY, TMTT

  • Ohio, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Driven by a passion to help patients live healthier and more productive lives, our Sales teams embrace Edwards Lifesciences' values to...

Territory Sales Manager

  • Elgin, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 2 hours ago

ABOUT THE JOB: The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for maximizing the share of territory through high volume outbound prospecting and inbound inquiry conversion to achieve activations....

Sales Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Sales Manager Summary The Sales Manager is a major contributor to SPINS overall growth and profitability....

Sales Manager

  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 2 hours ago

The Sales Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the sales plans for the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK franchise, with the objective of promoting all products and services both internally...

Sales Manager

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 2 hours ago

As a Sales Manager, your role goes beyond sales-its about shaping experiences, fostering growth, and driving results....

Sales Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Global Gear & Machining seeks a DYNAMIC Sales Manager to support the GGM family, we are a gear manufacturer located in Downers Grove, IL. with easy access off of 355 expressway....

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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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