Best Sales Jobs

Highest Paying Sales Jobs

Selling yourself as an individual can only go so far at times, unless you own your own business, your not making any money. If you've figured out that you want start your career as a sales person, money is probably a big motivator for you. It is important to differentiate particular sales positions to match your communication style, and your work ethic.

I will go over the top 3 highest paying sales positions to help you figure out what best fits you as a person.

3) Telecommunications Sales

Telecommunications sales lands third on my list because of the knowledge of network security services you will have to acquire before attaining this particular sales position. In the beginning, working as a telecommunications sales person is strenuous work, you could be going door to door selling security systems, but eventually work your way up to a position with a base salary median of $85,000, and median salary of $150,000.

2) Consumer Packaged Goods Sales

Consumer packaged good sales is second on my list because of the tangible products that you are selling. These include beverages, TV sets, pretty much any tangible product you can buy at any retail store. These sales people work on business to business transactions, in an attempt to get their product on the shelves of retail stores. You can make a median base salary of $165,000, and a median commission of $125,000.

1) Consulting Sales

Consulting sales lands first on my list because this position isn't about necessarily what your selling, and your education, it is based on your emotional intelligence. This job is about maintaining relationships with other parties, and also includes heavy problem solving skills and creativity. You can make a median base salary of  $170,000, and your commission is based on how hard you work. You can make commissions in the millions, and that's why this is the best position in sales.

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