Sales Executives for hire in Chicago, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Leadership6%
    Presentation Skills6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree78%
    Master's degree11%
    Vocational or technical training4%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years2%
    6-10 years26%
  • Current company

    Accownt Executive / Outside Sales
    Adsposure Advertising
    Allwyn North America (Illinois Lottery)
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years24%
    2-5 years42%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Sales Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $102,582 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,598$185,926 yearly

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  • Regional Sales Manager

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementStrategic Planning
  • Sales Representative

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Lines LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementStrategic Planning
  • Account Executive

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Change ManagementExperience with SaaS (As Product Category for Technical Sales Engineers)Driver's LicenseSaaS

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSalesBusiness DevelopmentCustomer AcquisitionClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship Management
  • Account Executive

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Coronal Polish CertificateCertified Makeup Artist (CMA)Driver's LicenseSealant Certification

    Skills

    TsheetsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation Skills
  • Executive Sales and Account Manager

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Inside Sales Executive

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Registered DietitianDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis 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 79 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 presentation skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sales executive?

Common licenses or certifications for sales executives include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid 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, sales representative and senior 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 17 years of professional experience.

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