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 (33,550)

Account Executive, Enterprise (NE)

Dataminr · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Dataminr

🌎 United States 💵 $231K - $340K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

The Enterprise Account Executive will drive sales campaigns and build a robust pipeline to meet quarterly and annual targets for cybersecurity solutions. They will cultivate strong client relationships and provide critical product feedback to internal teams to enhance solution effectiveness.

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Account Executive (III)

NCR Corporation · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

NCR Corporation

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

The Account Executive is responsible for managing and developing retail accounts within an assigned territory to drive profitable sales of hardware, software, and services. They will maintain the sales funnel, build strategic account plans, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through regular engagement.

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Sales Manager, OEM

Watts Water Technologies · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Watts Water Technologies

🌎 United States 💵 $117K - $134K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Manager

The Sales Manager will lead the national OEM sales channel to drive revenue growth, margin performance, and market share. They are responsible for developing sales strategies, managing budgets, and fostering a high-performance culture across the organization.

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Field Account Executive

Reed Technology · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Reed Technology

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $232K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

The role involves driving new business sales through high-volume prospecting and cold calling within assigned industry sectors. You will be responsible for demonstrating product value, managing key relationships, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales KPIs.

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Healthcare Named Account Manager

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

🌎 United States 💵 $264K - $363K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

The Named Account Manager will drive complex sales cycles and orchestrate internal teams to provide cybersecurity solutions to healthcare customers. They are responsible for territory planning, accurate forecasting, and building strong relationships with channel partners to meet revenue goals.

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Senior Account Manager – France

OpenProject GmbH · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

OpenProject GmbH

🌎 France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Manager

You will build and maintain strong relationships with French-speaking customers, guiding them from initial engagement through successful adoption of OpenProject. Additionally, you will conduct demos, negotiate contracts, and represent the company at conferences and industry events.

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Coaching Sales Representative (CSR)

The Tony Robbins Foundation · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

The Tony Robbins Foundation

🌎 United States 💵 $120K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Representative

The Coaching Sales Representative is responsible for managing scheduled sales calls to enroll prospects into the Results Coaching Program. They must also execute outbound calls to qualify leads and maintain accurate sales records within the CRM.

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Outside Sales Representative

CBIZ · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

CBIZ

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $105K per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Sales Sales Representative

The Outside Sales Representative will drive business growth by identifying new opportunities and providing professional advisory solutions to middle-market clients. The role involves managing client relationships and effectively communicating the company's suite of accounting, tax, and consulting services.

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