Inside sales representatives play a vital role in the customer acquisition process. You prospect and work with customers from an office, rather than face to face sales. You will use the phone, email, and video to move customers through the sales process. It’s common for these roles to be B2B. You will need strong sales experience and to be comfortable with cold calling and reaching out to potential customers. You need to be an excellent communicator, negotiator and have a knack for closing the deal.
Inside sales representatives work in an office environment. You may be in an office with your sales team or work remotely from home. You will typically work standard hours, 9-5, Monday to Friday. Some roles could involve weekend and evening hours. You will be assigned a customer list by your sales manager and be expected to close sales on the phone or online.
Experienced inside sales representatives typically follow a similar career path. You will get promoted to a senior sales position and then move up to senior sales, account manager, account executive, and sales manager. You can also go for a regional sales manager role if you desire.
The average annual salary for an inside sales rep is about $48,000 per year. However, you will also receive commission and performance bonuses on top of your base salary. Here is a break down of the salary scale for this job:
annual: $48,400
monthly: $4,033
weekly: $1,008
hourly: $25.21
lowest salary: $42,500 per year
average salary: $48,400 per year
highest salary: $56,400 per year
junior salary: $42,500-$48,900 per year
intermediate salary: $44,400-$52,300 per year
senior salary: $50,900-$56,400 per year
Inside sales reps are hired to sell products and services. You will play an important role in seeking out and building relationships. Here are your main tasks in this position:
Inside sales reps work for many different types of companies. It is most common to work for B2B services providers in technology, marketing, and subscription services.
Successful inside sales representatives meet their sales quota and are always looking to achieve more. Employers are seeking candidates with the following skills and abilities:
Employers are seeking candidates with sales industry experience. You have familiarity with sales tools and a degree in marketing, promotions, or business is preferred. Academic requirements will vary based on the nature of the role.