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Sales development representative jobs for single mothers
Open the conversation with potential customers by phone, email and video, then book meetings for the sales team.
What the job is
Sales development representatives look into companies and people who might buy, reach out by phone, email and social media, find out whether there is a real need, and book meetings for the account executives who close the sale. The role is common in software and business services, and it is a usual first step into a sales career.
Pay
The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track sales development representatives by that title. The closest occupation is sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services and travel.
| Measure | Yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10 percent earned less than | $37,980 |
| Median | $69,990 |
| Highest 10 percent earned more than | $148,840 |
The median hourly wage was $33.65, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The wide range reflects commission and seniority.
Getting started
There is no license or certificate for this role. For services sales representatives, BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education, with moderate-term training on the job. Employers look for clear communication, persistence and organization, and they train new hires on their product and sales tools.
How we screen for sales development roles
Communication
We talk with you by phone, as a buyer would hear you.
Tools and targets
We ask which sales tools you have used and how you were measured.
Pay structure
We confirm the base pay, commission and targets with the employer and explain them to you first.
Questions about sales development jobs
What is a sales development representative?
The person who starts conversations with potential customers and books meetings for account executives, who then close the sale.
Is the pay mostly commission?
Usually part of it. Many roles pay a base salary plus commission or bonuses for booked meetings. We confirm the structure before we introduce you.
Do I need sales experience?
It helps but is not always required. Customer service, recruiting or hospitality experience can carry over.
Tell us about your sales or phone experience
Send us your experience with customers, the sales tools you know and the weekly hours that work for you. We look for sales development roles that fit.