Sales Executives for hire in Chicago, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Leadership
    8%
    Analysis Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    63%
    Associate's degree
    14%
    High school diploma or GED
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • AT&T
    • DHL Express
    • Rentokil
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%

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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Sales Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $100,092 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,741 – $179,732 yearly

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  • Senior Account Executive

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSales
  • Direct Sales Representative

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipSales
  • Sales

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitCertified Compensation ProfessionalCertified Notary PublicLBS1QIDP Certification+16 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsBamboo
  • Marketing Communications Specialist

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

    Skills

    MultithreadingStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSalesSaaS Platforms
  • Account Executive

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • New Customer Account Executive

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSaaS PlatformsExperience with SaaS (As Product Category for Technical Sales Engineers)

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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: communication skills, leadership and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for sales executives?

Common licenses or certifications for sales executives include: Driver's License, CPR and QIDP Certification.

What are some job titles related to sales executives?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales executives include: account executive, SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE and new customer account executive.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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