Sales is the second-largest remote category on RemoShift, and in many ways the most remote-friendly — because the work is phone- and CRM-based, it needs a headset and a laptop, not a specific office. Inside sales, account-executive, business-development, sales-development and account-management roles all hire remotely at scale.

The highest-volume remote sales employers are B2B SaaS companies, followed by BPOs and marketplaces. Most remote sales roles pay an OTE (base plus commission), with mid-market and enterprise account executives at the top of the range.

If you want a first remote job, sales is one of the more accessible entry points after customer service — many sales-development and inside-sales roles accept strong communicators without prior closing experience.

Right now RemoShift lists 13,438 live remote sales roles — 1,457 posted in the last 14 days. Openings concentrate at Palo Alto Networks, Pavago, Huzzle, Spiralyze. Most roles hire in United States, United Kingdom, Germany. 176 (1%) are open to candidates anywhere in the world. Disclosed pay runs $65k–$141k (median $100k, 5,529 postings).

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Common types

SDR/BDR, AE, account management, partnerships

Remote style

Mostly fully remote; often region/timezone-bound

Accessible

Strong entry point for first remote role

Top hiring countries

United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Can you work remote in sales without experience?

Yes. Sales-development (SDR/BDR) and inside-sales roles are the most common first-remote-sales jobs, and they explicitly hire for communication skills and coachability rather than a closing track record. Expect a lower base ($45k-$60k) but a clear path to account-executive roles within 12-24 months.

Are remote sales jobs commission-only?

Most remote sales roles are salary-plus-commission (OTE), not commission-only — especially at B2B SaaS companies hiring through ATS boards. Pure commission-only postings exist but are more common on gig boards than the roles aggregated here. Check the original posting for the comp structure.

What does OTE mean in a remote sales job?

OTE (on-target earnings) is the total cash you earn if you hit your quota: base salary plus expected commission. For example, '$80k base / $160k OTE' means a $80k salary and another $80k in attainable commission. Always confirm the quota attainment assumptions before accepting an OTE number.

Which remote sales roles pay the most?

Enterprise account executives at B2B SaaS companies pay the most — commonly $120k-$220k+ OTE, and top performers exceed that. Sales management and leadership roles (VP/Head of Sales) pay more again. Mid-market AEs sit in the middle. Geography matters: US-based roles usually pay the most.

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