Account Development Rep, SMB Emerging Brands
NielsenIQ · AI & data
Based in Chicago, IL (posting doesn't say if remote)
Inside salesEntry-level friendly$50k–$75k baseLarge company22 insiders to talk to
Still open · posted 5 days ago
Inside Sales Jobs in Illinois
5 open inside sales jobs in Illinois at tech companies, plus 34 remote roles open to people here. Straight from company career pages, checked several times a day (updated October 19, 2026). Each one shows the reps you can talk to before you apply.
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Companies hiring inside sales reps in Illinois
About Inside Sales jobs in Illinois
4 tech companies are hiring inside sales reps in Illinois right now, mostly in retail, restaurants & travel, cybersecurity, ai & data. Of the jobs here, 1 are hybrid, 2 are fully in office and 1 are remote. 3 of 5 list pay. SDRs and BDRs start the sales conversation: research, calls, emails and LinkedIn outreach to book meetings for Account Executives. It's the most common way into tech sales, and promotion to AE often comes within 12 to 24 months.
How to get a referral before you apply →Questions
Are there remote Inside Sales jobs open to people in Illinois?+
Yes. Besides the 5 roles based in Illinois, 34 remote US roles are open to people who live here. They're listed after the local jobs. Some remote roles are limited to certain states; we only show the ones that include Illinois.
Can I get a Inside Sales job with no experience?+
Often, yes. 4 of these 5 jobs are entry-level friendly. SDR and BDR roles are the usual first job in tech sales, and when a posting asks for a year of experience, customer-facing work like serving, retail, teaching or recruiting usually counts. A referral from someone on the team matters more than a perfect résumé.
Which companies are hiring inside sales reps in Illinois?+
Right now: Fortinet, NielsenIQ, Toast, AppDirect. Every job links straight to the company's own posting.
How do I stand out when I apply?+
Talk to someone who already does the job before you apply. Ask about their experience, not for a referral. We list 1,553 current reps at these companies who live in Illinois. Every job here shows the people you can message, with a note written for you, and a tracker for follow-ups.
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