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 (22,230)

Director of Business Development - US

Muybridge · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Muybridge

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Director of Business Development will lead commercial efforts in the Western US, managing a pipeline and closing enterprise-level deals across sports broadcast, studio production, and live entertainment. This role involves developing channel partnerships, negotiating complex contracts, and serving as the primary commercial face for the company in the region.

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Clinical Sales Representative

NIOX · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

NIOX

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

The Clinical Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales growth within a designated U.S. territory by managing customer relationships and executing business initiatives. They will conduct both virtual and face-to-face engagements with prospective customers while collaborating with internal and external partners to meet growth quotas.

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Enterprise Account Executive- Eastern US

eTeamSponsor · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

eTeamSponsor

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $120K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Enterprise Account Executive

The Enterprise Account Executive will drive revenue growth by managing an installed base of clients and generating new leads through cold outreach and social selling. They will collaborate across company divisions to educate athletic programs on the fundraising platform and maintain key relationships with institutional leaders.

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Commercial Insurance Sales Producer - Tampa, FL

NavSav Holdings LLC · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

NavSav Holdings LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Commercial Insurance Sales Producer will establish and develop relationships with business owners to grow an existing book of business. They will collaborate with account managers to submit new policies and conduct thorough needs analysis to identify coverage gaps for clients.

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USA Territory Manager Pro - Texas

Farmina · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Farmina

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Territory Manager will visit and educate dog and cat professionals such as breeders, shelters, and trainers to drive brand awareness and product sales. They are responsible for achieving growth KPIs, managing a large territory, and organizing events to promote the company's nutritional catalog.

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Technical Presales Consultant

CubeLogic Ltd. · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

CubeLogic Ltd.

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead presales engagements on strategic opportunities and facilitate client discovery sessions to translate business challenges into tailored solutions. Deliver high-quality product demonstrations and workshops while defining solution architectures and integration strategies.

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Commercial Insurance Sales Producer - Texas

NavSav Holdings LLC · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

NavSav Holdings LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Commercial Insurance Sales Producer will establish and develop relationships with business owners to grow an existing book of business. They will collaborate with account managers to submit new policies and conduct needs analysis to ensure comprehensive coverage for clients.

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Senior Account Executive | Large Enterprise | Kentucky, Remote

Gartner · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Gartner

🌎 United States 💵 $132K - $170K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for managing client accounts to drive retention, contract expansion, and the introduction of new products. They will consult with C-level executives to develop enterprise-wide strategies that maximize the value of Gartner's services.

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Sales Development Representative

Questel · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Questel

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Development Representative

The Sales Development Representative will identify and qualify new business opportunities within the U.S. law firm market through proactive prospecting and outreach. They will also book discovery meetings and product demonstrations while maintaining accurate records in the CRM system.

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Sales Executive

SensorUp · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

SensorUp

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $170K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Sales Executive will own new business development in the US market by identifying and qualifying opportunities within the oil and gas sector. They will build relationships with strategic partners and lead pilot and initial license deals from prospecting through to contract closure.

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Business Development Manager – IT Consulting Services

Providge Consulting · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Providge Consulting

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

The Business Development Manager will identify and target companies with IT hiring needs to generate new business opportunities. They are responsible for managing the sales pipeline, conducting discovery meetings, and closing service agreements.

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Business Development Specialist

321 the Agency · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

321 the Agency

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Develop and execute a business development strategy to acquire new client partnerships across target verticals including home services, legal, and healthcare. Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and discovery to proposal, negotiation, and contract closure.

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Workforce Benefits Sales Consultant - Broker Distribution (Maryland)

Pacific Life · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Pacific Life

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Sales Consultant will drive growth in the broker distribution channel by building relationships and executing strategies to meet annual sales objectives. They will collaborate with internal teams to educate the market on group benefits products and manage a pipeline of RFP opportunities.

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Workforce Benefits Sales Consultant - Broker Distribution (North Florida)

Pacific Life · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Pacific Life

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Sales Consultant will drive growth in the Workforce Benefits market by building and maintaining strong broker relationships and executing sales strategies. They are responsible for meeting annual sales goals, managing RFPs, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver the company's value proposition.

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Workforce Benefits Sales Consultant - Broker Distribution (Central Florida)

Pacific Life · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Pacific Life

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Sales Consultant is responsible for driving growth in the broker distribution channel by building relationships and executing sales strategies for group benefits products. They will manage a sales pipeline, conduct broker meetings, and collaborate with internal teams to meet annual revenue and retention objectives.

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Workforce Benefits Sales Consultant - Broker Distribution (South Florida)

Pacific Life · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Pacific Life

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The consultant will drive growth in the broker distribution channel by building relationships and executing strategies to meet annual sales goals. They will also collaborate with internal teams to educate the marketplace on Pacific Life's group benefits value proposition.

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Workforce Benefits Sales Consultant - Broker Distribution (Indiana/Kentucky)

Pacific Life · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Pacific Life

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The consultant will drive growth in the Workforce Benefits market by building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers in Indiana and Kentucky. They are responsible for executing sales strategies, managing a pipeline of RFPs, and meeting annual revenue and profitability objectives.

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Business Development Representative - USA/Canada

Kneat · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Kneat

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

Develop and manage a high-quality pipeline of qualified opportunities to meet SQL and revenue targets. Partner with Sales Directors on account strategy and lead outbound prospecting efforts to drive growth.

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Enterprise Account Executive

Infrrd · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Infrrd

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

You will manage the sales process for enterprise customers, specifically targeting the mortgage industry to help them scale operations. You will work directly with the VP of Sales to drive revenue and compete against major AI market players.

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Vice President, Business Development

Transparent BPO · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Transparent BPO

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Vice President of Business Development is responsible for driving revenue growth by acquiring new BPO contracts and managing the full sales lifecycle. They will build and maintain a robust sales pipeline while representing the company brand to prospective clients through consultative engagement.

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VP, Sales

Guideway Care · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Guideway Care

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

The VP of Sales will develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for risk-bearing healthcare organizations while leading complex sales cycles to drive growth. They will personally manage high-value strategic accounts and partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment between sales and operational delivery.

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Solutions Consultant 2

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Solutions Consultant provides technical leadership and guidance to customers throughout their security transformation journey. They are responsible for defining technical solutions, driving product adoption, and meeting sales quotas through strategic account planning.

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Sr. Director - Revenue Integrity (Remote)

Stanford Health Care · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Stanford Health Care

🌎 United States 💵 $100.03 - $132.51 per hour ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Senior Director of Revenue Integrity provides strategic leadership and oversight for enterprise-wide revenue integrity operations, ensuring accurate charge capture and regulatory compliance. They partner with clinical, financial, and IT stakeholders to optimize workflows, implement technology solutions, and drive revenue performance across the health system.

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Account Manager, Personal and Home Care (West Coast)

Clariant · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Clariant

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

The Account Manager will drive growth and customer retention within the Personal and Home Care division by developing commercial strategies and managing key customer relationships. They will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless customer journeys, manage contracts, and provide actionable insights for business planning.

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Enterprise Business Development Representative - West

Chainguard · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Chainguard

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

Drive enterprise account strategy by partnering with Account Executives to identify and engage key stakeholders in security and engineering teams. Execute technical outbound outreach to build high-quality pipeline and provide feedback to marketing and product teams based on buyer insights.

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National Sales Director

OneSource Virtual · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

OneSource Virtual

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Director

The Channel Sales Director will lead the full-cycle sourcing, development, and closure of SaaS sales within defined channels to drive revenue. They will collaborate with internal product and marketing teams to refine positioning and influence product direction based on market feedback.

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Director of Sales

Bimbo Bakeries USA · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Bimbo Bakeries USA

🌎 United States 💵 $146K - $205K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Sales Director will lead regional growth strategies and manage key retailer and distributor relationships to drive profitability. They are responsible for mentoring a sales team, overseeing customer P&Ls, and implementing best-in-class sales processes.

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National Account Manager (Electrical Power Distribution to Manufacturing Plants)

Shermco Industries, Inc. · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Shermco Industries, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $190K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

The National Account Manager will develop and execute long-term growth strategies for manufacturing accounts while supervising regional sales staff. They are responsible for building strong client relationships, monitoring market trends, and leading high-level proposals and presentations.

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District Sales Manager - Oregon

Pabst Brewing Company · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Pabst Brewing Company

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

The District Sales Manager will lead the Oregon region by building strong partnerships with distributors and retail accounts to drive brand growth. They are responsible for executing sales strategies, managing pricing and promotions, and conducting regular field visits to ensure brand standards.

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Client Relationship Manager

Mariner · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Mariner

🌎 United States 💵 $115K - $135K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Client Relationship Manager serves as the primary point of contact for ultra-high-net-worth clients, managing their day-to-day financial and administrative needs. They act as a central hub to coordinate between internal teams, CPAs, attorneys, and advisors while overseeing cash management and financial reporting.

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