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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Account Executive, SMB Sales - Pittsburgh, PA

T-Mobile · Full Time · Yesterday

T-Mobile

🌎 United States 💵 $43020 - $77700 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

Acquire new SMB accounts within an assigned geographic territory through prospecting, cold-calling, and networking. Analyze customer needs to recommend and close deals on T-Mobile wireless products and services.

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Business Development Executive

BrightClaim · Full Time · Yesterday

BrightClaim

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $235K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Responsible for growing the business by identifying new clients and managing the full pursuit process from lead generation to contract signature. This includes conducting market research, developing proposals, and leading contract negotiations to meet revenue targets.

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Business Development Manager - Switzerland

Saluda Medical · Full Time · Yesterday

Saluda Medical

🌎 Switzerland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager is responsible for establishing and expanding the company's presence in the Swiss market by building strategic relationships with healthcare professionals. The role involves driving revenue growth, providing clinical and technical support during surgeries, and aligning local initiatives with global commercial strategies.

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Hepatology Account Manager - Oakland, CA 442671

GSK · Full Time · Yesterday

GSK

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

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison for large healthcare delivery networks to deliver customized value propositions and meet sales objectives. This involves building partnerships with C-level stakeholders and executing integrated business plans to maximize product utilization.

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Hepatology Account Manager - Hartford, CT 442670

GSK · Full Time · Yesterday

GSK

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

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison for large healthcare delivery networks to deliver customized value propositions and meet sales objectives. Key duties include building partnerships with C-level stakeholders and executing integrated business plans to maximize product utilization.

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Hepatology Account Manager- Brooklyn E, NY

GSK · Full Time · Yesterday

GSK

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

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison for large healthcare delivery networks to deliver customized value propositions and drive product utilization. They are responsible for executing integrated territory business plans to meet and exceed sales performance objectives.

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Account Executive, EMEA

Socket · Full Time · Yesterday

Socket

🌎 Europe ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

Own the full sales cycle for mid-market and enterprise accounts across the EMEA region to meet and exceed revenue targets. Partner with leadership to establish regional go-to-market strategies and provide product feedback to influence the roadmap.

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Director, Revenue Enablement

Instructure, Inc. · Full Time · Yesterday

Instructure, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead the design and execution of enablement programs to empower sales and customer success teams with necessary tools and knowledge. Manage a team of enablement professionals and partner with leadership to drive the adoption of the Winning by Design methodology.

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Enterprise Account Executive

Snapdocs · Full Time · Yesterday

Snapdocs

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

Own and execute the enterprise sales strategy to expand Snapdocs' presence within the largest lending institutions in the U.S. Manage full-cycle, complex multi-stakeholder deals from initial contact to closing six-figure contracts.

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VP Sales | Equipment Finance | Vendor - (Construction & Industrial)

Altius Search Group · Full Time · Yesterday

Altius Search Group

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Develop and maintain vendor leasing programs by partnering with equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers. Manage the full sales cycle from origination and credit gathering to funding and account growth.

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VP Sales | Equipment Finance | Vendor - (Construction & Industrial)

Altius Search Group · Full Time · Yesterday

Altius Search Group

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

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