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 (33,618)

Business Development Representative – Commercial Roofing & HVAC

Infinite Home Solutions · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Infinite Home Solutions

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $250K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Representative

The Business Development Representative is responsible for self-generating new commercial accounts and managing a pipeline of roofing and HVAC service opportunities. They will conduct prospecting, deliver presentations, and close deals while maintaining relationships with property managers, HOAs, and commercial building owners.

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Senior Account Executive

Vital Care of Hopkinton · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Vital Care of Hopkinton

🌎 United States 💵 $100K - $160K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for driving sales and marketing efforts across an assigned territory to grow revenue in specific medical specialties. They will manage the full sales process, build relationships with health system leaders, and serve as the primary representative for Vital Care of Hopkinton.

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Customer Success Manager III

Renaissance Learning North America · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Renaissance Learning North America

🌎 United States 💵 $87000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Customer Success Manager

The Customer Success Manager III manages a portfolio of district and school accounts to drive product adoption, retention, and successful student learning outcomes. They act as a strategic partner to customers, identifying growth opportunities and serving as an escalation point for complex challenges.

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Aftermarket Territory Sales Manager - Manitoba & Ontario, Canada

CPM Holdings, Inc. · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

CPM Holdings, Inc.

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

The Aftermarket Territory Sales Manager is responsible for managing sales, distribution, and customer relationships for aftermarket parts within Manitoba and Ontario. This role involves developing sales strategies, overseeing inventory, and leading a sales team to drive growth and ensure customer satisfaction.

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Account Executive

InEvent · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

InEvent

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

The Account Executive is responsible for negotiating and converting prospects into paying clients using a consultative sales approach. They must also manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualifying leads, and maintaining detailed records in CRM systems.

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