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 Germany (1,851)

Head of Customer Success (w/m/d)

Flowers-Software GmbH · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Flowers-Software GmbH

🌎 Germany ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead and develop the Customer Success team by implementing scalable structures and innovative strategies to increase customer retention. Drive market positioning and growth through data-driven improvements and the cultivation of deep customer relationships.

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Director Sales Engineering (m/f/d) - ALPS & Eastern Europe

Arctic Wolf · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Arctic Wolf

🌎 Austria, Germany, Switzerland 💵 €121K - €219K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead and scale the Sales Engineering team across the ALPS and Eastern European regions to drive business growth. Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performance teams while collaborating with cross-functional departments to accelerate business closure.

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Field Gene Therapy Lead (Key Account Manager) - North Germany

Krystal Biotech · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Krystal Biotech

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

The role focuses on implementing solutions to improve the patient journey and managing long-term partnerships with stakeholders in the EB ecosystem. Key duties include training healthcare professionals on drug administration and achieving sales goals for B-VECT in North Germany.

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Business Development Manager Neuromodulation (m/w/d) Deutschland/Österreich

Abbott Laboratories · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Abbott Laboratories

🌎 Germany ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

Responsible for developing and implementing strategic business and market development initiatives to increase therapy adoption for neuromodulation product lines in Germany and Austria. This includes managing senior-level stakeholder relationships and optimizing clinical care pathways through commercial and economic analysis.

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Account Executive (human) - remote

Neura Robotics · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Neura Robotics

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

Drive complex B2B enterprise sales cycles for innovative robotics solutions from initial outreach to contract signature. Manage strategic relationships with C-level executives in industrial, automotive, and logistics sectors while collaborating with internal product and engineering teams.

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Technical Customer Success Manager

nara GmbH · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

nara GmbH

🌎 Germany 💵 €50000 - €85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Customer Success Manager

Lead customer projects from kickoff to go-live, acting as the central interface between the customer, product, and development teams. Configure AI agents and workflows while translating business requirements into technical specifications for developers.

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Account Executive UK (m/f/d)

Integrity Next GmbH · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Integrity Next GmbH

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

Drive new business growth in the UK and Ireland markets by owning the full enterprise sales cycle. Collaborate with SDRs and marketing to build a qualified pipeline and engage senior stakeholders to translate product capabilities into business value.

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Junior Partnership Manager - Remote in Germany

Synera GmbH · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Synera GmbH

🌎 Germany ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Operationalize the partner ecosystem by developing collaboration models, GTM strategies, and internal routing processes. The role involves preparing partner meetings and tracking activities to enable the scaling of strategic partnerships.

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Customer Success Technical Advisor

Trend Micro · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Trend Micro

🌎 Austria, Germany, Norway, Switzerland ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

Act as a strategic technical advisor for enterprise clients to ensure cybersecurity resilience and platform adoption within the TrendAI Vision One ecosystem. Lead technical onboarding, conduct architectural reviews, and coordinate with internal R&D to influence product roadmaps.

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Junior Sales Manager B2B / Telesales - 100% Remote (d/m/w) im Rhein-Ruhr-Gebiet

AUTO1 Group · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

AUTO1 Group

🌎 Germany ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Manager

The role involves acquiring new B2B business partners via telephone and providing tailored product solutions for car purchases. The manager will actively shape the sales process and report regularly to the Team Lead to monitor KPIs.

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Sales Manager B2B / Telesales - 100% Remote (d/m/w)

AUTO1 Group · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

AUTO1 Group

🌎 Germany ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Manager

The role involves acquiring new B2B sales partners via telephone and providing tailored product solutions to build long-term relationships. The manager will actively shape the sales process and report regularly to the Team Lead to monitor KPIs.

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Sales Representative – Infectious Disease I Region Niederbayern & Oberpfalz (m/w/d)

Abbott · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Abbott

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Representative

Responsible for driving sales targets and commercial planning for the Infectious Disease portfolio in the Lower Bavaria and Upper Palatinate regions. This includes acquiring new customers, managing existing relationships, and conducting product training and demonstrations.

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Key Account Manager Retail Channel (m/w/*)

3M · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

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

Responsible for managing and developing key retail accounts within the Consumer Business Group to drive growth and long-term customer value. This includes negotiating annual pricing and promotion frameworks and executing category and brand strategies.

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Key Account Manager (Consumer Retail | LEH, Drogeriemärkte, Discounter) - DYMO, Parker (m/w/d)

Newell Brands · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Newell Brands

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Key Account Manager

Responsible for implementing customer-specific business plans to achieve revenue and profit goals for brands like DYMO and Parker within the German consumer retail and discount channels. This includes managing the full sales process, monitoring competitors, and maintaining long-term client relationships.

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Key Account Manager (Konsumgüterhandel | LEH, Drogeriemärkte, Discounter) - DYMO, Parker (m/w/d)

Newell Brands · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Newell Brands

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Key Account Manager

Responsible for implementing customer-specific business plans and achieving revenue and profit targets for existing and new customers in the consumer retail and discount channels. Tasks include managing sales processes, monitoring competitors, and maintaining long-term client relationships for brands like DYMO and Parker.

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Global Corporate Account Manager - Germany Remote - (m/f/d)

Ecolab · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Ecolab

🌎 Germany ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

The role involves managing global corporate accounts by selling Ecolab's value proposition and innovation programs to meet net new business objectives. Key duties include leading customer negotiations, developing international account strategies, and maintaining a viable sales pipeline.

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Account Executive - Germany (Majors)

Cyera · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Cyera

🌎 Germany ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

Lead the full-cycle sales process from prospecting to closing large, complex enterprise cloud data security deals. Collaborate with Sales Engineers to map technology solutions to customer pain points and build executive relationships with C-level stakeholders.

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Inside Sales Representative (all genders)

ghd Deutschland GmbH · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

ghd Deutschland GmbH

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Inside Sales Representative

Actively manage a defined customer base in the salon sector to drive sales growth through proactive telephone outreach and digital consultations. Coordinate orders, deliveries, and complaints while collaborating with field sales and marketing teams to implement campaigns.

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Account Manager B2B - Remote (d/m/w)

AUTO1 Group · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

AUTO1 Group

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

Manage and expand B2B customer relationships to increase revenue and ensure high customer satisfaction within the used car market. Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and optimize sales structures.

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Senior Account Executive

Rocket Companies · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Rocket Companies

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

Drive revenue growth and own the sales cycle for the Vertica analytics platform within an assigned territory. Build strategic relationships with C-suite stakeholders to modernize data infrastructure and accelerate AI-driven initiatives.

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Sales Manager PSA / Arbeitsschutz Mitte-Nord (m/w/d)

Schlotter HR · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Schlotter HR

🌎 Germany 💵 €85000 - €100K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Manager

Build the North German market from scratch for premium powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), targeting large industrial companies. Establish a distributor network to support large-scale projects and achieve a first-year sales target of over 600,000 Euro.

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Strategic Account Manager (m/w/d)

glueckkanja AG · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

glueckkanja AG

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

Act as the primary contact and ambassador for new customers, translating their requirements into standardized IT solutions from the company portfolio. Manage contract details, financial overviews, and coordinate projects between customers and internal teams to ensure expectations are exceeded.

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Customer Success & Marketing Manager:in (m/w/d) in einem KI Start-up für Führungskräfteentwicklung

GrowInTheRole · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

GrowInTheRole

🌎 Germany 💵 €50000 - €50001 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Marketing Manager

Act as the primary contact for customers to ensure the AI tool's impact within their organizations through proactive relationship management and onboarding. Additionally, manage social media channels, create content on leadership and AI, and organize HR-related events.

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SDR - Industrial Tech (m/w/d) - 100% remote - Vollzeit

LeadLane UG (haftungsbeschränkt) · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

LeadLane UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

🌎 Germany 💵 €50000 - €70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Conduct a high volume of outbound calls to C-level and technical decision-makers in the industrial sector to identify needs and qualify sales opportunities. Utilize an AI platform to target accounts and maintain a structured pipeline within the CRM.

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Werkstudent Sales Development (m/w/d) - Industrial Tech - Remote - 20h/Woche

LeadLane UG (haftungsbeschränkt) · Internship · 9 Weeks Ago

LeadLane UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

🌎 Germany 💵 €25 - €40 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Conduct outbound calls to industrial decision-makers to identify needs and qualify sales opportunities. Research target accounts and utilize an AI platform to manage outreach and CRM activities.

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Sales Development Representative (Full-time) (m/w/d)

elunic AG · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

elunic AG

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Development Representative

The role involves managing the initial contact and qualification of leads, presenting AI solutions through structured demos, and coordinating the handover to the Sales Consulting team. Additionally, the representative is responsible for active lead generation and optimizing sales processes.

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Sales Manager (m/w/d) - Kreditvermittlung

smava GmbH · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

smava GmbH

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

Act as the first point of contact for customers, providing telephone and written advice on loan comparisons. Manage the entire customer journey from initial contact to contract conclusion without cold calling.

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Sales Manager (w/m/d) - Kreditvermittlung im Homeoffice

smava GmbH · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

smava GmbH

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

Act as the first point of contact for customers, providing telephone and written consultation for loan comparisons. Manage the entire customer journey from initial contact to contract conclusion without cold calling.

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Territory Manager - North West Germany

Globus Medical · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Globus Medical

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Territory Manager is responsible for achieving annual sales goals by developing strategic plans and positioning Globus Medical products to spine surgeons. They must manage loaner inventory, maintain customer relationships, and provide market feedback to product development.

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Corporate Account Executive (f/m/d)

doinstruct · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

doinstruct

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

Build and manage a pipeline of corporate and mid-market accounts within the manufacturing, logistics, and construction sectors in DACH. Conduct consultative discovery and qualify deals using MEDDIC to close multi-stakeholder, multi-year contracts.

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