Frequently asked questions

Outside sales representatives typically meet face-to-face with potential business, making a work from home environment uncommon. However, in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, many outside sales representatives may find themselves needing to work from home. With a quiet home office and video conference technology, outside sales reps should be able to continue their work.

To become a better outside sales representative:

• Set sales goals and work hard to meet or exceed them.
• Understand sales are a process to be followed.
• Measure every step you take while at work.
• Identify the right people and sell to them.
• Embrace the idea of selling as a team.

To become an outside sales representative, the following are required of you:

• A basic high school diploma if you are not selling technical products.
• A bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field if you are selling technical or sensitive products.
• On-the-job experience working with an experienced manager in the company.
• Learning all you need to know about the sale process and dynamics.
• Be hardworking.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

An outside sales representative career is a very rewarding one. Very good sales representatives are seldom out of work. Companies that sell products always require the services of successful sales representatives to sell more of their products.

Check the below indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions to to Outside Sales Representative here:

• Sales Representative
• Inside Sales Representative
• Account Executive
• Account Manager
• Insurance Agent
• Customer Service Representative
• Sales Manager
• Car Sales Executive