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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VP Business Development Executive - State Government - Remote

UnitedHealth Group · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

UnitedHealth Group

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $195K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Vice President of Business Development leads sales efforts for State Government Solutions, focusing on new business growth and maintaining a predictable sales pipeline. They are responsible for developing strategies aligned with state goals and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex health services and technology solutions.

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Customer Success Manager (Midwest)

McGraw Hill LLC. · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

McGraw Hill LLC.

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

The Customer Success Manager will lead territory calls, monitor account health, and drive renewal and expansion success. They will partner cross-functionally to evaluate district data and implement proactive strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and program adoption.

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Customer Success Manager (Northeast)

McGraw Hill LLC. · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

McGraw Hill LLC.

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

The Customer Success Manager will lead territory calls, monitor account health, and drive renewal and expansion strategies. They will collaborate with internal teams and district leadership to ensure program adoption and mitigate account risks.

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Regional Sales Manager

Cloudbeds · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Cloudbeds

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

The Regional Sales Manager will lead and expand group sales efforts within the EMEA market by developing regional strategies and managing a team of sales professionals. This role involves building strong client relationships, driving revenue growth, and collaborating with marketing to identify new business opportunities.

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Vice President, Digital Sales Executive - Microsoft

TTEC Digital · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

TTEC Digital

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $175K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Sales Executive is responsible for generating revenue by acquiring new clients and expanding existing accounts through the sale of Microsoft digital contact center solutions. They act as a trusted advisor, collaborating with internal teams and Microsoft partners to develop joint account strategies and deliver value-added proposals.

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German business development representative, legal tech 18 APPLICANTS

Job Squad · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Job Squad

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

Develop and maintain relationships with end-users to achieve sales goals through outbound calling and social media. Identify and qualify leads to secure online meetings while adapting to changing market needs.

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German Account Executive, Legal tech 17 APPLICANTS

Job Squad · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Job Squad

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

You will be responsible for conducting company meetings and presentations to guide sales from initial contact to deal closure. You must effectively communicate product benefits to all stakeholders within a customer organization, from receptionists to CEOs.

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Regional Sales Manager

Third-Party Job Posts · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Third-Party Job Posts

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

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Senior Sales Executive

Navanta, LLC · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Navanta, LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Senior Sales Executive is responsible for generating new leads, managing client relationships, and driving the sales process from prospecting to contract execution. They will also coordinate roundtable meetings and support clients through the onboarding process for Bankers Private Cloud services.

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Sales Representative

SEARADAR · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

SEARADAR

🌎 Armenia ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Representative

The Sales Representative will identify client needs and guide them through the yacht booking process using online communication tools. They are responsible for creating personalized travel experiences and building long-term relationships with international clients.

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Dutch Pre-sales Lead Generation (BDR) in Madrid

Job Squad · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Job Squad

🌎 Spain ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales

You will be responsible for generating and improving B2B leads through cold outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn. The role involves qualifying potential clients and scheduling demonstrations for software solutions.

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Sales Development Representative (SDR)

Vectara · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Vectara

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

The Sales Development Representative will drive outbound prospecting across target accounts and manage inbound lead follow-up to generate qualified meetings. They will collaborate with marketing and sales teams to align on campaign themes and qualification criteria while maintaining high outreach volume.

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Senior Sales / Business Development Manager (iGaming Provider) 12 APPLICANTS

Innovecs · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Innovecs

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

You will lead the full sales cycle, from identifying and approaching new partners to closing deals and managing integrations. You will also represent the company at industry events and build a strong pipeline to drive revenue growth.

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Independent Sales Agent

Transformer Robotics · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Transformer Robotics

🌎 Australia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Introduce the new furniture product line to independent and boutique retailers across Australia. Facilitate the delivery of free samples and manage ongoing relationships between the production team and retailers.

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Sr Director - Sales and Client Success (Mortgage Risk)

FICO · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

FICO

🌎 United States 💵 $148K - $233K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

Serve as a primary relationship manager and trusted advisor to senior risk executives at mortgage lenders, providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance and risk solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to optimize loan decisioning processes and develop business cases that demonstrate ROI through improved portfolio performance.

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Sales Executive - Ohio Valley Region

Barry-Wehmiller · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Barry-Wehmiller

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Sales Executive will develop and execute sales strategies to grow market share and increase machinery orders across a multi-state territory. They are responsible for building customer relationships, delivering technical presentations, and negotiating contracts to meet sales budgets.

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Customer Success Specialist – Phone/Chat/Case Mgmt

Acquire Intelligence · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Acquire Intelligence

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The Customer Success Specialist is responsible for troubleshooting software issues, managing client cases, and providing expert training to healthcare professionals. They act as a primary point of contact to ensure high customer satisfaction and effective product utilization.

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