Sales Specialists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership5%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree36%Associate's degree20%Years of experience
6-10 years50%3-5 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
AT&T
Allstate Insurance
Apple
Time at current job
2-5 years86%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 38,448 profiles for Sales Specialists in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Sales Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $90,633 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,420 – $159,749 yearly
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Sales Retention Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSalesSales Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTerritory Sales Lead
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCash HandlingSalesSales Development Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Skills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsProduct Specialist/Sales
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsGuitar PlayingTeachingSales Support Specialist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Accounting SystemsQuickbooksDriver's LicenseAccounting SoftwareSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsAdministrative ExperienceClerical Experience
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What's the average time to fill a sales specialist role?
The average time to fill a sales specialist role is 57 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do sales specialists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sales specialist include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for sales specialists?
Common licenses or certifications for sales specialists include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Life & Health Insurance License.
What are some job titles related to sales specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales specialists include: sales representative, sales development specialist and territory sales lead.
What level of education is common for a sales specialist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a sales specialist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sales specialist?
Most sales specialists have 10 years of professional experience.
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