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.

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Sales Representative - Ultrasound, West France

Mindray · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Mindray

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

The role involves identifying customer needs to promote ultrasound solutions and managing strategic relationships with major clients in West France. Responsibilities include achieving sales quotas, developing account plans, and coordinating internal resources to meet customer expectations.

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Account Manager (Manawatu)

Halter · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Halter

🌎 New Zealand ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

Manage revenue retention and expansion for existing customers in the Manawatu region while ensuring farmers extract full value from the Halter system. Act as the primary point of contact for onboarding, training, and bridging the gap between customers and product teams.

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Territory Sales Manager, CP

LivaNova · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

LivaNova

🌎 China ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Manager

The role is responsible for driving regional business growth and achieving sales targets through KOL and account management. It also involves managing distributors, executing sales strategies, and maintaining accurate CRM data.

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Key Account Manager PPE

Lyreco Group · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Lyreco Group

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

Manage and expand a portfolio of existing B2B clients by providing PPE solutions and building long-term relationships. Responsibilities include account planning, price setting, margin monitoring, and collaborating with internal supply chain and category managers.

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National Sales Manager Germany Cardiometabolic (m/f/d)

Abbott · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Abbott

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

Lead the German sales organization for the Cardiometabolic business unit to drive revenue, margin goals, and market share growth. Manage and coach the sales team while ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory guidelines.

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Business Development Account Director Consumer Health

Catalent Pharma Solutions · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Catalent Pharma Solutions

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

Drive growth and market penetration for Consumer Health and OTC brands across the DACH and Benelux regions. Lead the full sales cycle from initial cold outreach and lead generation to contract closing and account management.

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