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 United States (22,486)

eCommerce Channel Manager

ITW · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

ITW

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Channel Manager

Responsible for division-wide digital shelf performance, SEO, and content operations across all eCommerce retailers. The role involves building KPI dashboards, executing A/B testing, and providing actionable insights to National Account Managers to grow revenue.

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Senior Customer Success Manager

Duffel · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Duffel

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Customer Success Manager

Manage day-to-day relationships with strategic business customers to ensure they maximize the value of the Duffel platform. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to influence the roadmap based on customer performance and needs.

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Director of Business Development

Hello Alice · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Hello Alice

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead the identification, structuring, and closing of new sales and partnerships with Fortune 1000 enterprises. Co-develop the overall go-to-market strategy and manage the end-to-end sales process from prospecting to contracting.

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Senior Account Executive - Outsourced Services

Ampliwork · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Ampliwork

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

Lead enterprise sales cycles to replace or augment traditional outsourced services with AI agents. Partner with global consulting firms and C-suite executives to design outcome-based commercial structures and drive strategic wins.

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Mid-Market Sales Executive

QuinStreet · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

QuinStreet

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing new business with home remodeling companies earning $10M-$30M in annual revenue. Conduct deep discovery and present financial proformas to C-level executives to drive performance marketing solutions.

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Mid-Market Sales Executive

Modernize Home Services · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Modernize Home Services

🌎 United States 💵 $60000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing for home remodeling companies with $10M-$30M annual revenue. Conduct deep discovery and present financial proformas to C-level executives to drive new business growth.

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National Director Enterprise TPA Sales

Reliant · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Reliant

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Drive enterprise-level new logo acquisition within the national TPA market by selling complex claims repricing and NSA/IDR workflow solutions. Manage the full sales lifecycle from initial outreach to contract close while partnering cross-functionally to ensure scalable delivery.

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Territory Manager, Northern NJ - Healthmark

Getinge · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Getinge

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Responsible for achieving territory sales objectives by executing Healthmark's sales strategy and managing customer relationships. Provides onsite field-based support, training, and product demonstrations to healthcare customers.

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Global Business Development Manager

Gates Corporation · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Gates Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $110K - $135K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

Lead the global strategic direction for the CVT business across OE, OES, and Aftermarket channels. Coordinate with product development and PLM teams to align market trends with production and supply chain activities.

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Sales Contractor

Snap! Mobile, Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Snap! Mobile, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Identify and engage potential partners such as schools and community groups to secure new business partnerships. Conduct in-person demos and transition closed deals to an Account Manager for execution.

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Vice President of Sales

Interdependence · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Interdependence

🌎 United States 💵 $250K - $450K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead and develop a team of 7-10 Account Executives to achieve monthly quota attainment and predictable revenue growth. Professionalize the sales motion by implementing MEDDICC discipline, tighter forecasting, and repeatable onboarding processes.

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Senior Account Executive - Tax Operations

Ampliwork · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Ampliwork

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

Own the full sales cycle for tax-focused AI agent solutions, from outbound prospecting to closing mid-market and enterprise deals. Partner with product and pre-sales teams to scope deployments and provide market feedback for the product roadmap.

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Regional Sales Manager

KSB Company · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

KSB Company

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Manager

Manage all aspects of sales and market development for slurry and non-slurry product lines to grow company profits and market share. Develop regional sales strategies and manage the existing sales representative network within the Southern California region.

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Senior Digital Product Manager, Sales Enablement (AM & ISR Experience)

White Cap · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

White Cap

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Product Manager

Responsible for owning the vision, roadmap, and delivery of core eCommerce capabilities to improve B2B customer and business value. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to translate business goals into measurable product outcomes and optimized user journeys.

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Corporate Account Manager - Pulp and Paper

SKF · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

SKF

🌎 United States 💵 $152K - $171K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

Lead the commercial strategy and aftermarket growth for the Pulp & Paper industry by building strategic partnerships with high-value end users. Coordinate across product lines and internal functions to deliver full portfolio value and drive profitable growth.

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Sales Contractor

Snap! Mobile, Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Snap! Mobile, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Identify and engage potential partners such as schools and community groups to generate new business. Conduct in-person demos and close partnerships before transitioning them to an Account Manager.

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Sales Contractor

Snap! Mobile, Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Snap! Mobile, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Identify and engage potential partners such as schools and community groups to secure new business partnerships. Conduct in-person demos and presentations before transitioning closed deals to an Account Manager.

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Sales Development Representative - IntelliScript (Remote)

Milliman · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Milliman

🌎 United States 💵 $54900 - $119K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Development Representative

The Sales Development Representative is responsible for building the sales pipeline by uncovering leads and developing qualified opportunities. This involves conducting outbound activity, managing account profiles in Salesforce, and initiating contact with C-suite executives.

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Sales Contractor

Snap! Mobile, Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Snap! Mobile, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

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Enterprise Account Executive, Transportation

One Source Technology LLC · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

One Source Technology LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $135K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Enterprise Account Executive

The role focuses on driving revenue growth by acquiring new clients and managing relationships within the transportation industry. Responsibilities include developing account strategies, negotiating contracts, and partnering with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

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Global Sales Account Executive, Telecommunications

SHI International Corp. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

SHI International Corp.

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $250K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

The Global Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth by expanding product portfolios within existing accounts and acquiring new business. This involves identifying customer needs, managing the sales pipeline, and collaborating with internal support teams to deliver tailored IT solutions.

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Business Development Representative

Squads · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Squads

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $150K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Representative

Drive growth by identifying high-fit accounts and executing AI-powered outbound campaigns across multiple digital channels. Qualify leads through initial conversations and hand off high-intent opportunities to Account Executives.

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Director of Sales Performance - Central Region

United Flow Technologies · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

United Flow Technologies

🌎 Germany, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Director of Sales Performance is responsible for coaching sellers, improving onboarding ramp-time, and ensuring consistent execution of the standard sales process across the Central Region. The role also involves enabling strategic commercial initiatives to drive long-term growth and market expansion.

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Sales Contractor

Snap! Mobile, Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Snap! Mobile, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Identify and engage potential partners such as schools and community groups to generate new business. Conduct in-person demos and close partnerships before transitioning them to an Account Manager.

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Customer Success Manager - Federal

Legion Intelligence · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Legion Intelligence

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $230K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Customer Success Manager

Act as the primary advocate for federal customers by managing requirements, leading onboarding, and demonstrating product value. Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to ensure timely issue resolution and drive customer renewals.

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Sales Contractor

Snap! Mobile, Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Snap! Mobile, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Identify and engage potential partners such as schools and community groups to secure new business partnerships. Conduct in-person demos and transition closed deals to Account Managers for execution.

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Workflow Solutions and Business Development Manager – GRS

ESAB · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

ESAB

🌎 United States 💵 $131K - $153K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

Drive market development and demand creation for robotic welding and workflow solutions across North America. Identify strategic business opportunities and manage relationships with regional integrators and key account customers.

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Banking Sales Representative – Retail Banks & Credit Unions (Remote, East Coast)

Revel Media Group · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Revel Media Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Representative

Own the full sales cycle from prospecting high-level decision-makers to closing complex recurring revenue deals. Collaborate with Client Success and technical teams to implement digital signage solutions for financial institutions.

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