How much do remote sales jobs pay?

Remote sales pays $55,000-$350,000+ OTE (on-target earnings). SDRs/BDRs earn $55,000-$80,000 OTE, account executives $90,000-$160,000 OTE, senior AEs $140,000-$220,000 OTE, and enterprise AEs $200,000-$350,000+ OTE. Top performers exceed OTE by 30-50%. Base salary represents 50-60% of OTE. Sales is the highest-paying remote career path for non-technical professionals.

What tools do remote sales teams use?

Salesforce (65% market share) or HubSpot CRM (25% market share) is mandatory for all sales roles. Outreach or Salesloft automates email sequences and call scheduling. LinkedIn Sales Navigator ($100/month) enables prospecting. Gong or Chorus records calls for coaching—85% of enterprise sales teams use conversation intelligence. Calendly or Chili Piper automates meeting scheduling. Tool proficiency is tested in interviews.

Can I get a remote sales job with no experience?

SDR and BDR roles hire candidates without sales experience at $55,000-$75,000 OTE. Companies train new SDRs for 2-4 weeks before full quota assignment. Communication skills, coachability, and work ethic matter more than experience. Successful SDRs promote to account executive roles within 12-18 months, doubling their earnings. 40% of top-performing enterprise AEs started as SDRs with no prior sales background.

How do remote salespeople hit quota?

Top remote performers complete 60-100 prospecting activities daily (calls, emails, LinkedIn messages), maintain 3-4x pipeline coverage, and book 15-20 meetings monthly. Video-first selling closes 30% more deals than phone-only outreach. CRM hygiene with next steps on every opportunity prevents deals from stalling. Weekly pipeline reviews with managers catch slipping deals early. Quota attainment at top remote sales orgs exceeds 70%.

What is the career path in remote sales?

SDR ($60,000 OTE) → Account Executive ($120,000 OTE) → Senior AE ($180,000 OTE) → Enterprise AE ($250,000+ OTE) or Sales Manager ($180,000 OTE) → Director ($220,000 OTE) → VP Sales ($300,000+ OTE). SDR to AE promotion takes 12-18 months. AE to manager takes 3-5 years. Individual contributor tracks (Enterprise AE, Strategic AE) reach $350,000-$500,000 without management responsibility.

What does OTE mean in sales job postings?

OTE (On-Target Earnings) is total compensation when hitting 100% of quota, combining base salary and variable commission. A $100,000 OTE role with 50/50 split means $50,000 base plus $50,000 commission at quota. Top performers earn 120-150% of OTE; underperformers earn only base. Ask interviewers what percentage of reps hit quota—below 60% attainment suggests unrealistic targets. Negotiate base salary, not OTE.

How do I prepare for remote sales interviews?

Research the company's product, ideal customer profile, and competitors for 2-3 hours before interviewing. Prepare 3 examples of past success using STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) with specific numbers. Practice a 90-second personal pitch. Ask about quota attainment rates, ramp period, territory size, and sales cycle length. Send a follow-up email within 4 hours referencing specific conversation points. Candidates who send same-day follow-ups advance 2x more often.

What is the hardest part of remote sales?

Building relationships without in-person interaction challenges 65% of remote sellers. Solutions: camera-on for every call, personalized video messages via Vidyard, LinkedIn engagement before cold outreach, and virtual coffee chats with prospects. Self-discipline for consistent prospecting without office accountability requires structured daily schedules. Top remote sellers treat their home office as a professional environment with defined work hours and activity tracking.

Remote Sales Jobs in France (364)

Regional Sales Executive - SMB EuroWest

Centric Software · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Centric Software

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Regional Sales Executive will drive revenue growth by managing the full sales cycle for SMB clients in the French market. This includes prospecting, delivering product demonstrations, negotiating contracts, and building long-term relationships with key decision-makers.

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Enterprise Account Executive - South TX

Commvault · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Commvault

🌎 France, United States 💵 $93500 - $182K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Enterprise Account Executive

The Enterprise Account Executive is responsible for achieving sales quotas by selling complex software solutions to a defined list of large, complex prospects and existing customers. This role involves developing strategic account plans, leading cross-functional sales teams, and delivering value-based proposals to CXO-level stakeholders.

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Business Development Manager

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

🌎 France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

Develop and execute strategies to expand the company's presence in the European industrial market while managing relationships with key accounts and regional players. Facilitate collaboration between product lines, field sales teams, and customers to ensure the development and marketing of appropriate industrial power solutions.

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Sales Director Continental Europe(f/m/d)

Element Solutions Inc · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Element Solutions Inc

🌎 France, Germany ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Director

The Sales Director will drive profitable revenue growth across Continental Europe by leading the sales strategy and managing the regional sales team. They are responsible for achieving annual revenue and margin targets while fostering relationships with key OEMs, merchants, and distributors.

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Enterprise Account Manager

AVEVA · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

AVEVA

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Enterprise Account Manager

The Enterprise Account Manager will manage strategic relationships with major European companies while aggressively driving new business growth across AVEVA's software portfolio. The role involves creating detailed account plans, identifying whitespace, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver value-driven solutions.

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Business Development Manager (France)

Qargo · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Qargo

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

You will take full ownership of the sales cycle in France, from prospecting to closing new business opportunities. Additionally, you will build and nurture strong relationships with industry players to expand the company's market footprint.

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Residential Retail Mortgage Sales Leaders and Loan Officers

The Mortgage Talent Network · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

The Mortgage Talent Network

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The role involves originating residential mortgage loans and managing retail sales teams or branches. You will be responsible for building a book of business and leveraging lender platforms to close deals efficiently.

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Responsable de Comptes Retail & MCO F/H - Account Manager Retail & MCO

bp · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

The Account Manager will lead and coordinate the annual planning process for key Retail and E-commerce accounts to ensure alignment with global company strategy. They are responsible for managing sales processes, forecasting volumes, and driving new client acquisition while maintaining compliance with HSSE and ethical standards.

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Account Manager - Atlanta, GA

GSK · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

GSK

🌎 France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

The Account Manager is responsible for managing relationships with large healthcare delivery networks and achieving sales targets within an assigned territory. They will deliver clinical brand presentations to healthcare professionals and execute integrated business plans to optimize product utilization.

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Business Development Manager

VALD · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

VALD

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

You will be responsible for driving business growth by performing product demonstrations, managing client trials, and nurturing new leads within the allied health sector. Additionally, you will represent the company at industry conferences and maintain strong relationships with existing distributors.

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Retail Residential Mortgage Loan Officers and Sales Leaders - Nationwide

The Mortgage Talent Network · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

The Mortgage Talent Network

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The role involves managing residential mortgage sales or originating loans for top-tier lenders. Professionals are expected to focus on client acquisition and production while utilizing provided back-end operational support.

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Business Development Manager Fire Market - France

Ajax Systems · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Ajax Systems

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager will identify and pursue new business opportunities while developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and partners. They are responsible for conducting market research, executing sales strategies, and negotiating contracts to drive company growth.

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Technical Account Manager

Nebius · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Nebius

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Technical Account Manager

The Technical Account Manager will lead the transition of customer AI workloads from proof-of-concept to production, ensuring stability, scalability, and cost-efficiency. They will act as a primary technical partner to resolve bottlenecks, manage incidents, and provide actionable feedback to internal product teams.

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Sales Executive, Europe

DNA Script · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

DNA Script

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Sales Executive will manage the EMEA territory by developing and executing business plans to meet or exceed sales targets. They are responsible for providing technical expertise to customers, managing the sales pipeline, and maintaining accurate forecasts using CRM tools.

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Territory Business Development Manager [Oil and Gas sector]

Pipecare Group · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Pipecare Group

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

The Territory Business Development Manager will lead commercial expansion across Europe by identifying new opportunities and driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives. They will manage key client relationships, oversee contract negotiations, and collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with delivery capabilities.

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Business Growth and Partnership Manager 22 APPLICANTS

Unlimit · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Unlimit

🌎 France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Business Growth and Partnerships Manager will build and scale a partner-led distribution engine by establishing relationships with corporate service providers, consultants, and legal firms. The role involves driving a consistent pipeline of qualified client referrals and embedding the company within local entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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Business Development Representative (French-Speaking)

Easygenerator · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Easygenerator

🌎 France ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Representative

You will proactively identify and engage with key decision-makers through outbound channels like cold calls and emails. Additionally, you will qualify leads and manage strategic target account lists to drive growth.

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Sales Account Manager – North France (m/f/x). Full remote.

Vitrolife Group · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Vitrolife Group

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

The Sales Account Manager is responsible for achieving sales targets and developing strategic business plans within the North France territory. They will build relationships with key stakeholders in IVF clinics and manage the entire sales cycle, including customer visits, training, and CRM documentation.

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Sales Account Manager – North & Central France (m/f/x). Full remote.

Vitrolife Group · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Vitrolife Group

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

The Sales Account Manager is responsible for achieving sales targets and developing strategic business plans within the North and Central France territory. They will build relationships with key stakeholders in IVF clinics, conduct customer visits, and provide training to drive product adoption.

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Global Key Account Manager (m/f/d) – Industrial

Nexperia · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Nexperia

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Key Account Manager

The Global Key Account Manager will drive demand creation and develop global business strategies for assigned accounts to become a trusted advisor. They are responsible for identifying decision-makers, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring high service levels to meet customer needs.

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EMEA | Full-Cycle Success Account Manager 19 APPLICANTS

Humand · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Humand

🌎 Bulgaria, France, Indonesia, Norway, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

You will own the entire customer lifecycle for EMEA clients, from initial implementation and platform configuration to renewal and expansion. Additionally, you will define and document the EMEA onboarding and customer success processes to help the company scale.

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International Account Manager

Asiacruit BPO, Inc. · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Asiacruit BPO, Inc.

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

The International Account Manager will drive overseas market development, execute go-to-market strategies, and manage critical international business risks. They are also responsible for building and leading a regional team of approximately 10 people.

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Senior Account Executive - France

Redis · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Redis

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

You will formulate and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue growth and build a robust sales pipeline within your assigned territory. Additionally, you will close business to meet quota objectives while building trusted relationships with executive and technical stakeholders.

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Payment Business Development Manager, Europe 51 APPLICANTS

Xsolla · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Xsolla

🌎 Cyprus, France, Germany, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

The role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the European fintech market while managing strategic partnerships with payment providers. You will also drive revenue growth and provide market-driven insights to support product development and regional strategy.

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Strategic Account Executive (France)

Medallia · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Medallia

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

The Strategic Account Executive will lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting and discovery to closing high-value deals within enterprise organizations. They will also collaborate with internal teams and partners to expand account relationships and deliver tailored CX/EX technology solutions.

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Inside Sales Specialist - Paris

Ajax Systems · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Ajax Systems

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Inside Sales Specialist will manage CRM leads, conduct outbound sales calls, and coordinate sales events to meet quarterly targets. They will also maintain accurate sales data and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.

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Senior Business Development Representative

Kestra Technologies · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Kestra Technologies

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Representative

You will build the first outbound business development motion by leveraging open source usage signals to engage developers and engineering stakeholders. Your goal is to create strategic conversations that convert open source interest into Kestra Enterprise and Cloud product adoption.

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Territory Manager

RBGlobal · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

RBGlobal

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

As a Territory Manager, you will propose solutions to clients for selling their used machinery and assets. You will identify opportunities, develop a client network, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful sales execution.

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Customer Success Manager - expérience comptable H/F

RCA · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

RCA

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Customer Success Manager

The Customer Success Manager will support the activation and adoption of the MEG Premium software among clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing the use of solutions. They will work closely with sales and support teams throughout the entire client lifecycle.

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Territory Sales Manager - flexible food packaging

niederwieser · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

niederwieser

🌎 France ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Manager

The role involves achieving short, medium, and long-term sales targets for plastic packaging solutions across the assigned territory, which includes proactively acquiring new customers and sustainably maintaining existing business relationships. Key tasks also include creating annual plans, managing budgets, analyzing market data, and collecting customer feedback for product portfolio development.

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