Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Sales Manager in the publishing industry is tasked with leading and guiding a team of sales people. Their main responsibility is to develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase the company's sales of books and other publications, also to achieve sales targets. They are in charge of setting individual sales targets, preparing sales reports, and providing feedback and coaching to the sales team. They are also expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and conduct business negotiations.

Essential skills for a Sales Manager in the publishing industry include excellent communication and leadership skills, good business and financial understanding, strategic planning, ability to analyze market trends and sales data, and proficiency in sales software. In terms of qualifications, a degree in Business, Marketing or related field is usually required, while a master's degree or a certification in Sales or Marketing can be an advantage. Before becoming a Sales Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Senior Sales Associate in the publishing or a related industry.

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Area Sales Director

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Sr Director Sales (P&C Data Solutions)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago

familiarity with insurance market drivers and trends requiredBroad understanding of the competitive landscape for products and services targeted at the P&C underwriting community desiredExperience in the publishing...

Director of Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

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General Manager - Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Join the Valpak/Clipp Team and Ignite Your Career! Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and innovative company thats transforming the world of savings and local...

Director of Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 days ago

Global Ingredients Company is a transformational brand founded by a group of visionaries who approach problems differently. We supply naturally better ingredients that make it easy for people to...

Director, Sales Operations & Enablement, Repair OnDemand

  • Barrington, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Barrington, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Create and manage sales content, such as presentations, case studies, and white papers in collaboration with the Marketing team....

Sales Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead our growing account executive team and drive revenue growth calling on our Corporate Accounts....

Area Sales Manager (Chicago, Illinois)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead the expansion of Super's home warranty subscriptions in the Chicago metropolitan area, primarily through real estate partners....

Sales Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

About Us IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA) is a leading influencer marketing solutions company with a mission to light up the Creator Economy with IZEAs-collaborations between brands and...

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Group & Events Sales Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

We're hiring a US-based Group & Events Sales Manager to serve as primary support for our global customer base, with a focus on our North American customers....

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.4%
Master's Degree
22.5%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers in Illinois
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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