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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Illinois

Sales representatives for technical and scientific products sell specialized goods like laboratory equipment, electronics, or engineering materials to businesses and wholesalers. They work for manufacturers or wholesale distributors, applying knowledge of biology, chemistry, engineering, or electronics to match products with customer needs In Illinois the median pay is $107,570 a year, 3% above the national median of $104,920.

$107,570median pay in Illinois, per year

$73,150–$152,190middle half earn

7,350employed in Illinois

$104,920U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Illinois

676open roles like this on employer career sites, 128 in Illinois or remote

94employers hiring

230posted in the last 7 days

Remote · NE · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in Illinois and remote

Sales Development Representative · BrightHire · United States · Remote
Digital Sales Representative - Activate · Twilio · USA · Remote
Activation Sales Development Representative I · Instacart · USA · Remote
Rep Exec Sales Account MSD · Solventum · United States · Remote
Field Sales Development Representative · Roofr · USA · Remote
Sales Development Representative · mPulse Mobile · United States · Remote
Sales Development Representative - Strategics · Legion · Remote · Remote
Sales Development Representative · YipitData · USA · Remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingPersuasionActive ListeningNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionService OrientationCoordination

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematics (knowledge)Production and Processing

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products.

Licenses and training in Illinois

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products pay in other states

Colorado · $135,000 New Jersey · $131,360 Kansas · $130,850 New York · $129,410 Georgia · $128,850 Virginia · $128,270 Washington · $127,390 Hawaii · $126,110 Michigan · $125,650 North Carolina · $125,370

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O*NET-SOC 41-4011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.