Sales Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Sales Manager in the broadcasting industry is responsible for strategizing and implementing sales plans to boost the organization's revenue. Their role includes identifying potential clients, developing relationships with advertisers, setting sales targets, and ensuring these targets are met. They analyze market trends and competitor strategies and use this information to develop innovative and effective sales strategies. Additionally, sales managers also work closely with the marketing team to create engaging advertising campaigns that will attract clients and viewers.

Essential skills for a Broadcasting Sales Manager include excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, along with strong analytical abilities. They should be proficient in using sales management software and have a solid understanding of the broadcasting industry. Certifications in Marketing or Sales Management can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Sales Manager, a person may have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Executive, or Advertising Sales Agent.

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Area Sales Director

  • Barrington, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Barrington, IL
  • 11 days ago

media, and creative events....

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National Sales Manager Inkjet Printing Solutions

  • Springfield, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 16 days ago

Plan and perform a broad range of sales management functions with the Inkjet Sales Manager Team to identify and evaluate specific opportunities....

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Sr. Director, Sales Strategy & Operations, Agency

  • Chicago, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 27 days ago

at Pinterest, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities...

Seattle-Based Regional Sales Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Seattle-Based Regional Sales Manager Weigel Broadcasting Co. has an immediate need for a new Regional Sales Manager based in Seattle, Washington....

Manager/Senior Manager, Sales Leadership

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Sales Job Details About Salesforce...

DP Sales Manager - Digital Corrugated Packaging

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Job Title: DP Sales Manager Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 (based on qualifications) Position Summary This position is responsible for playing a key role in developing new customers for corrugated...

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Sales Director

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

We're trusted by the top social platforms, with partnerships and integrations with Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest....

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National Sales Manager - Cross Screen Video - Midwest

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

Job Type Full-time Description Full-time Location: Midwest / Chicago Salary Range: 120K 130K + Commission Location: Chicago WHO WE ARE: Continuum Media is a national advertising platform...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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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 iHireBroadcasting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.3%
Master's Degree
14.9%
High School or GED
7.7%
Associate's Degree
7.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.5%
Some College
2.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

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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