Sales Executives for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree64%Master's degree15%High school diploma or GED13%Years of experience
3-5 years16%6-10 years12%More than 10 years72%Current company
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7shifts: Restaurant SchedulingA Place for Mom, (Remote)Time at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years23%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Sales Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $105,781 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,801 – $193,590 yearly
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Sales Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Health Insurance LicenseLife Insurance LicensePersonal Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAppointment Setter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFirst Aid CertificationCertified Apartment ManagerDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementCustomer ServiceDirector of Operations
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSales Representative
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Personal Lines LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningSales Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – FoundationalDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementManaging Customer AccountsManaging Client AccountsExecutive Meeting Manager
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
LeadershipB2CSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a sales executive role?
The average time to fill a sales executive role is 93 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do sales executives tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sales executive include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sales executive?
Common licenses or certifications for sales executives include: Driver's License, Property & Casualty License and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to sales executives?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales executives include: sales manager, executive meeting manager and sales representative.
What level of education is common for a sales executive?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a sales executive in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales executive?
Most sales executives have 17 years of professional experience.
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