By | Deanna deBara | ww.themuse.com
Sales jobs vary widely based on what you’re selling and who you’re selling to. You might be providing a software solution to solve a company’s efficiency issues, offering a medical device to minimize mistakes in surgeries, or helping a family find the perfect home.
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But at the core, sales is about identifying a client or customer’s problem—and then convincing them that whatever you’re selling is the solution to that problem. When you work in sales, “it’s your job to uncover the client’s pain point, understand the vision of what they want, and be able to explain how your product will bridge [the gap] from pain point to vision,” says Betty Kempa, an executive career change coach that specializes in helping people transition into their dream careers—including sales.
Another thing many sales roles have in common? Major income potential.
Let’s take a look at seven of the highest-paying sales jobs you can pursue—and what you’ll need to get your foot in the door.
Before we jump into the high-paying sales roles you may want to pursue in your career, let’s quickly cover how we’re defining “high-paying.”
