Remote Sales & Business Development Jobs
Sales is one of the few fields that will hire on drive rather than background, and one of the few where entry-level earnings can rise quickly through commission.
SaaS companies, insurance, financial services and agencies hire continuously. Sales development is the standard entry point.
- Roles tracked
- 5
- Pay range
- $42,000–$85,000 / year
- Work setup
- Remote / work from home
Pay figures are approximate US ranges advertised for remote roles and vary by employer, location and experience.
Sales & Business Development roles hiring remotely
Remote Sales Representative Jobs
Owning a pipeline from qualification to close, with earnings weighted toward commission.
Remote Inside Sales Representative Jobs
Selling remotely across the full cycle by phone, video and email against a quota.
Remote Business Development Associate Jobs
Generating and qualifying new business opportunities for the sales team.
Remote Lead Generation Specialist Jobs
Building target lists and running outbound sequences that produce qualified meetings.
Remote Lead Qualification Specialist Jobs
Screening inbound interest against qualification criteria before handoff to sales.
What the work involves
- Working an outbound list by email, phone and social
- Qualifying inbound leads against a defined framework
- Booking and preparing meetings for account executives
- Keeping the CRM accurate enough for forecasting
- Pipeline review and call coaching with your manager
Skills and tools employers ask for
Core skills
Common tools
How to break into remote sales & business development jobs
- SDR and BDR roles hire on coachability and work ethic more than on background — retail, hospitality and support experience all transfer.
- Understand the compensation split before accepting: base, variable, quota and how long the ramp period is.
- Ask about quota attainment across the team. If most reps miss, the quota is the problem, not the reps.
- The standard progression is SDR to account executive within twelve to twenty-four months of consistent attainment.
Frequently asked questions
Do remote sales jobs pay a base salary?
Legitimate roles do — typically a base plus commission, often quoted as on-target earnings. Be cautious of commission-only offers that also require you to buy leads or inventory.
Can I start in sales with no experience?
Yes. Sales development is explicitly an entry-level function and employers hire for coachability, persistence and communication. Product and process training are provided.
How is remote sales performance measured?
By activity and outcome: calls and emails sent, meetings booked, opportunities created and revenue closed. Expect clear weekly targets and regular pipeline review.