Chicago and the Midwest

Sales recruiters for Chicago.

We recruit salespeople and sales leaders for companies in Chicago and across the Midwest, from manufacturers and distributors to software and logistics firms.

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Roles we fill in Chicago

  • Territory sales managers
  • Account executives
  • Regional sales directors

Trusted by sales leaders at

GHD
Bolloré Logistics
The Nearshore Company
Gibraltar Solutions
OptConnect
O-Two Medical Technologies
Arcaléa
Aebi
Insa
PAS
ClearDent
Permanent Windows Solutions

The Chicago market

The Midwest’s hub for industry and logistics.

Chicago is a centre for manufacturing, food and consumer goods, freight and logistics, and financial trading, with a growing software scene. Many roles here sell to operations and procurement teams across the Midwest. We look for reps who already know those buyers.

  • Manufacturing, industrial and distribution
  • Freight, logistics and supply chain
  • Food, consumer goods and software
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Sales roles

Sales roles we fill in Chicago.

Field, account and leadership roles across the Midwest.

Field and territory

  • Territory Sales Manager
  • Outside Sales Representative
  • Regional Account Manager

Closing and accounts

  • Account Executive
  • Key Account Manager
  • Channel Sales Manager

Leadership

  • Regional Sales Director
  • National Sales Manager
  • VP of Sales

Our guarantee

Every Chicago placement is guaranteed.

The risk of a wrong hire sits with us, not with you.

Placement within 45 days

Your role is filled within 45 days. Our average is 29.

First-year quota achievement

Your new hire is guaranteed to achieve their first-year annual sales quota.

12-month replacement

If a hire does not work out within 12 months, we replace them once, at no extra cost and with no conditions.

Questions

Hiring salespeople in Chicago.

Do you cover the wider Midwest?

Yes. Chicago and its suburbs, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis, St. Louis and the rest of the Midwest.

Can you recruit for industrial and distribution sales?

Yes. We look for reps with technical product knowledge and existing relationships with buyers in their territory. See manufacturing and industrial sales recruiting.

Can you recruit a leader for a regional team?

Yes. Our executive search covers regional directors, VPs of Sales and CROs.

How quickly can you fill a sales role in Chicago?

We guarantee a placement within 45 days, and we fill roles in 29 days on average.

Hiring guides

Before you hire.

Plain answers to the questions hiring managers ask us most.

Best sales recruiting agencies in the U.S.

What the best sales recruiting agencies have in common in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin and beyond.

Writing a sales job description

What to include so proven reps apply: the quota, territory, on-target earnings and what success looks like, with a template.

How long it takes to hire a salesperson

How long each stage of a sales hire takes, what slows it down, and how to fill a role in weeks rather than months.

We also recruit in New York, Austin and across the United States.

The Sales Talent Group team’s dedication, professionalism, industry knowledge and in-depth understanding of our company’s needs were outstanding.

Ruth Joseph HR Business Partner, Bolloré Logistics Canada

Client

  • Bolloré Logistics Canada

Tell us about the role you need to fill.

A short message is enough. We’ll reply within one business day.

  1. We call you A short conversation about the role, territory and quota.
  2. We agree the search A clear plan and timeline, with the guarantee in writing.
  3. You meet the short list Assessed, quota-achieving candidates ready to interview.
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