Sales for hire in Chicago, IL

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    237,617

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Leadership10%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree38%
    High school diploma or GED33%
    Associate's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Advantage Sales & Marketing / ConAgra Foods
    Alarm Detection Systems Inc
    ALL Points Food Service Parts & Supplies
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years43%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Sales: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $107,221 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,737$251,355 yearly

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  • Project Manager/Sales Engineer

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DClass D SecuritySecurity Systems KnowledgeASE CertificationSecurity SystemsScissor Lift Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsStrategic Planning
  • Sales

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsBamboo
  • Route Sales Representative

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Lifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingF EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafe+2 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Pet Insurance Sales Advisor

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Life Insurance LicensePersonal Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseFINRA LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's License+6 more

    Skills

    Loan Officer ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership
  • Territory Sales Lead

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Firearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardNon-CDL Class CCPRConcealed Carry Permit+1 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHigh-End Sales
  • Remote Customer Service/Sales

    Forest Park, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTESOL Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWarm CallingPresentation Skills

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What's the average time to fill a sales role?

The average time to fill a sales role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do sales tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sales include: communication skills, leadership and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sales?

Common licenses or certifications for sales include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Class D.

What are some job titles related to sales?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sales include: project manager/sales engineer, sales representative and territory sales lead.

What level of education is common for a sales?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a sales in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a sales?

Most sales have 12 years of professional experience.

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