How many remote sales jobs are open?

1,318 are open on Keywordise right now. The list changes as postings open and close.

Can I get a remote sales job with no experience?

Yes, sales development roles often hire people new to sales. Show clear writing, comfort on the phone and a willingness to learn. Prepare a short pitch and one story about handling rejection. Expect a structured interview with a practice call.

Do remote sales jobs pay commission?

Most do. Pay usually combines a base salary with variable commission tied to quota. Ask how the quota is set, when commission is paid and whether it is capped. Get the structure in writing before you accept.

What hours do remote sales teams work?

Hours depend on the buyers you call. Many teams expect a few hours of overlap with colleagues or with the customer's time zone. A worldwide posting can still mean set meeting times. Ask the recruiter for the team's core hours.

What is the difference between an SDR and an account executive?

A sales development rep finds leads and books meetings. An account executive runs those meetings and closes deals. Account management keeps existing clients. Leadership roles set targets and coach the team. Each step changes the quota and the skills that matter.

How do I avoid scams in remote sales hiring?

Never pay to apply or to start work. Be wary of vague product details, unnamed employers and pressure to sign fast. Look up the company, check the recruiter profile and ask who you would report to.

Remote Sales Jobs: How to Apply and Get Hired

Q: Is remote sales pay different from office sales pay?

Pay depends on the role, the market and your track record more than location. Some employers adjust for local cost of living. 366 jobs state pay in USD per year: the middle of their ranges runs from 105,000 to 145,717.50, with the stated figures spanning 9,600 to 400,000. Compare the full package, including commission and equipment.

What remote sales work actually looks like day to day

Remote sales jobs fall into a few clear types. Sales development reps find leads and book meetings. Account executives run deals and close them. Account managers keep clients happy and renew contracts. Sales leaders hire, coach and set targets for the team.

The work happens on video calls, email and phone. You keep your own pipeline in a shared system, log every touch and join a short team call most mornings. Much of the day is spent talking to buyers and writing follow ups.

The main difference from office sales is written communication. You type more, document more and build trust without a handshake. Expect 1,318 open remote sales jobs on the live list, spread across Sales and seniority levels.

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What employers ask for in remote sales candidates

Hiring managers look for proof you can carry a quota. They ask about deal size, sales cycle length and how you handled a lost deal. Bring real examples with the outcome stated plainly, without inflated claims.

The skills named most often in postings are CRM, Salesforce, Negotiation, HubSpot and SaaS. Comfort with a shared pipeline, video calls and written follow up matters as much as closing technique. Some roles want sector knowledge, so read the posting for the industry.

For leadership roles, employers want evidence you built or coached a team, not just your own numbers. For SDR roles, they want energy, clean notes and the discipline to keep calling after a hard day.

How to stand out when you apply for a sales role

Make your quota record visible in the first few lines of your CV. State the target, the period and your result in plain terms. A hiring manager should see your track record before scrolling.

Write a short cover letter tied to the company's product and buyer. Name the market they sell into and one reason you fit it. Generic letters about being a hard worker get skipped.

Show how you sell. Describe a deal you turned around, the objection you heard and what you did. Concrete stories beat adjectives. Keep each example short and end with the result.

Time zones, location rules and work rights for remote sales

Overlap with the team matters more than the country on the posting. A role marked worldwide can still expect a few hours of shared working time. Ask which hours the team keeps before you apply.

Some employers want you resident in a certain country for payroll or tax reasons. Others hire contractors anywhere. Read the posting for the location line and check the official site of the country for work permit rules.

Work rights are your responsibility to confirm. Rules differ by country and by contract type. If a posting is unclear about location or contract, ask the recruiter before you invest time in interviews.

Where the jobs are right now

Of the 1,318 open jobs, 218 are open to candidates worldwide. The locations named most often besides that are the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany.

The skills named most often in them are CRM, Salesforce, Negotiation, HubSpot and SaaS.

Where a seniority level is clear, the most common are lead (629), mid-level (297) and senior (217).

How pay works in remote sales jobs

Most sales roles split pay into a base and a variable part tied to quota. Read the posting for the split, the quota and when commission is paid. Ask whether commission is capped and what happens if a deal slips.

Contractor and employee set ups differ. As an employee, the company usually handles tax and may offer benefits and equipment. As a contractor, you handle tax, benefits and gear yourself, so compare the full picture. 366 jobs state pay in USD per year: the middle of their ranges runs from 105,000 to 145,717.50, with the stated figures spanning 9,600 to 400,000.

Commission timing matters as much as the rate. Ask when a deal counts as closed and when the money arrives. Get the answer in writing before you sign, and check whether targets reset each quarter.

How to spot a real remote sales posting and the red flags

A real posting names the product, the buyer and the sales motion. It states the location rules and the pay structure. It comes from a company you can look up, with a named hiring contact and a clear interview process.

Red flags include vague product claims, a request for money before you start, unpaid trial work that lasts weeks, and pressure to sign fast. A recruiter who will not say who the employer is deserves caution.

Check the company site and the recruiter profile. Ask what the first month looks like and who you would report to. Real teams answer these questions without hesitation.

How to apply faster to remote sales jobs

Tailor each application to the posting. Mirror the job title, name the market and match your quota examples to the role. Keep a short master document of your best deal stories so you can adapt it quickly.

Apply to fewer, better matched roles rather than sending the same CV everywhere. Track what you sent and when. Follow up once after a week if you hear nothing.

Keywordise tailors a CV and cover letter to the job you pick and applies for you. You choose the role from remote sales jobs, review the draft and send it. That cuts the time per application and keeps the writing specific.