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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Inteplast Group · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Inteplast Group

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

The role involves managing key accounts, generating new clients, and selling building products such as PVC molding and decking. Responsibilities include conducting product demonstrations, analyzing market trends, and providing sales forecasts to guide production.

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Foodservice Equipment Sales Executive

TriMark · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

TriMark

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $100K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Drive revenue growth by identifying and pursuing new sales opportunities within the foodservice industry in the Houston area. Manage the full sales cycle from initial lead generation and consultation to post-sale follow-up and relationship maintenance.

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Global Strategic Account Executive, Financial Services - EMEA

SymphonyAI · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

SymphonyAI

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for strategic financial services accounts to drive new customer acquisition and expansion. Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles and build trusted relationships with C-level executives to position AI SaaS solutions.

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Sales Manager

Lippert · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Lippert

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

Develop and execute sales plans to meet quotas and increase product visibility among North American OEMs. Focus on business development for TransAir products and maintain strong relationships between management, sales forces, and distributors.

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Public Sector Strategic Account Executive, Federal Civilian

GitLab · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

GitLab

🌎 United States 💵 $148K - $248K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Account Executive

Drive growth across U.S. Federal Civilian agencies by aligning GitLab's AI-powered DevSecOps platform with agency modernization priorities. Lead the entire sales cycle from prospecting and account strategy to rollout, adoption, and expansion.

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Director, EMEA Strategic Sales North

Twilio · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Twilio

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead and coach a team of Strategic Account Executives in Northern Europe to drive expansion and growth within existing customer relationships. Collaborate with Professional Services and Partner teams to ensure customer success and provide accurate revenue forecasting to management.

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Revenue Operations – CPQ & Quote Technical Admin

VAST Data · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

VAST Data

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

The role focuses on the administration and optimization of the Logik CPQ platform and Salesforce data integrity. It involves partnering with sales teams to execute accurate quotes and managing the end-to-end Quote-to-Cash process.

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Account Manager

Muck Rack · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Muck Rack

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

Drive expansion revenue by identifying and closing cross-sell and upsell opportunities within existing SMB and Mid-Market accounts. Partner with Customer Success Managers to manage pipelines and accurately forecast monthly and quarterly bookings.

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International Business Development Manager

Alarm.com · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Alarm.com

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

The manager will identify and develop new commercial dealer opportunities and maintain business relationships within international markets, specifically the DACH area. Responsibilities include executing sales training, coordinating with technical account managers, and developing marketing strategies for business expansion.

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Manager, Business Development

Auvik Networks · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Auvik Networks

🌎 Canada 💵 116K - 151K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead and coach a team of Business Development Representatives to meet and exceed meeting targets. Own strategic programs to improve organizational scalability and effectiveness within the BDR organization.

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Senior Manager, Sales Engineering

Zscaler · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Zscaler

🌎 Malaysia ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Sales

Lead a high-performing Sales Engineering team in Malaysia and Singapore to design and present technical solutions that drive revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional leadership and product teams to support the sales lifecycle and influence product enhancements.

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Deal Desk Analyst - Sao Paulo

Cyncly · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Cyncly

🌎 Brazil ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Sales

Manage the full post-sale contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and churn events to ensure accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, Finance, and Legal to align contracts with commercial intent and maintain Salesforce data integrity.

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Sr. Account Manager, Educational Services

Aya Healthcare · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Aya Healthcare

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

The Account Manager is responsible for generating new business and managing existing accounts within the educational services sector. This includes proactively calling prospective school districts, managing client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to fulfill staffing needs.

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Account Manager, Educational Services

Aya Healthcare · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Aya Healthcare

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

The Account Manager is responsible for generating new business and managing existing accounts within the educational services sector. This includes proactively calling prospective schools and districts to provide staffing solutions and maintaining strong client relationships.

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Senior Revenue Accountant (ASC 606 Contract Review)

Precisely International Jobs · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Precisely International Jobs

🌎 India ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Sales Accountant

Lead technical reviews of customer contracts under ASC 606 to ensure correct revenue recognition and documentation. Manage revenue forecasting, monthly close activities, and serve as the primary contact for internal and external statutory audits.

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SAM CARBIS SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

SAM CARBIS SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC

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

Develop and execute a strategic plan to identify and close new business opportunities within the Texas region. Build long-term client partnerships and collaborate with internal engineering and operations teams to provide customized industrial safety solutions.

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OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE- Texas Region

SAM CARBIS SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

SAM CARBIS SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC

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

Develop and execute a strategic plan to identify and close new business opportunities within the Texas region. Build long-term client partnerships and provide engineered safety solutions for industrial sites.

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