Sales roles drive revenue at every company
From SDR/BDR entry points to enterprise account executives, sales careers offer high earning potential through base salary plus commission. SaaS and B2B tech sales remain especially active, with many roles offering remote or hybrid arrangements.
Sales career paths
- SDR / BDR — outbound prospecting, qualifying leads
- Account Executive — closing deals, managing pipeline
- Customer Success Manager — retention and expansion revenue
- Sales Engineer — technical demos for complex products
- Regional Sales Director — team leadership and territory strategy
Strong sales candidates quantify achievements on their resume: quota attainment, deal size, and pipeline generated. See our interview tips for handling behavioral sales questions.