The Best Sales Industries to Work In | Highest Paying Sales Jobs

[@TrentDressel]

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[@atifzafar1090]

Do you have any video for fully remote saas sales jobs as every job person has to be based in the USA?

[@mohamedfawaz695]

1. Software sales 2. Pharmaceuticals sales 3. Real estate sales 4. Medical equipment sales 5. Sales engineer Thank me later

[@markholt1073]

Thanks

[@ulisesacosta1819]

Three Key Takeaways: 1) Tech/Software Sales is going to be one of the most lucrative sales industries to go into mainly because pretty much every company uses or works with tech and/or software. If you can sell that tech and/or software to companies, you're the highest in demand. Plus, tech companies tend to be a little more progressive (remote roles, catered lunches, great benefits, etc...), 2) Pharmaceutical Sales and Medical Devices Sales is going to be the second best sales industry to go into because they are always going to be needed. In this country (U.S.A.) everyone needs healthcare, so if you can sell it, or things related to healthcare, then you're setting yourself up for a smoother process. However, these two sales industries tend to be a bit more old-school (in-person roles, company car, dealing with new drugs almost every day, etc...), 3) The Real Estate and Sales Engineer sales industries are the last two, but they both have their benefits. With real estate, your have less company structure so you're able to control your time much more. The downside is that there is usually very little (if any) base pay. As faar as becoming a Sales Engineer, this is a good position if you're not into the "closing" aspect of the sales process and want to focus more on showcasing the product/service

[@laurab9518]

You can also make over six figures in insurance sales, Medicare insurance for example.

[@TrentDressel]

Yes most definitely

[@GlenGarryAcademy]

Home improvement sales is amazing and pays bank! $200k/yr is average where I’m at in SEA. 👍 Newbies do $150k/yr average their first year.

[@ceeIoc]

which company is good?

[@GlenGarryAcademy]

@@ceeIoc If you avoid most of the bigger companies you’ll be good. Several are known to eat their own as they grow. Stick with companies in the $100-$200M range. We offer a free consultation call on our website if you want to learn more…

[@dannypalmer3581]

I’m in SEA too but I’d see this being more challenging here since most the year is trash weather, how does the weather play an affect on number of leads?

[@GlenGarryAcademy]

Some products like roofing can be more seasonal since no one wants to take the roof off in the middle of winter. That said, due to the harsher weather there is greater need for those exterior products. The demand can offset the seasonality. Bath remodels however have very little seasonality as it’s obviously an interior product. I talk a lot about this in my free E-guide on my website. 😉👍

[@elliebutler5844]

How

[@ShaneHummus]

Congratz on the move Trent! I've thought about moving to Austin many times.

[@TrentDressel]

Thanks Shane - message or email me if I can be of assistance - I remember were traveling & working abroad last time we spoke - Austin has been better than I ever expected

[@jonysparks1]

O k

[@lac6827]

I’m an Enterprise Account Executive in Telecomm Sales. My resume doesn’t translate over to SaaS unfortunately and I keep getting denied. Which entry level position should I be applying for?

[@TrentDressel]

If you have years of closing exp as it sounds like, go find AE role at great SaaS company, you are qualified

[@teamrelentless2239]

Not true. Your truly qualified. Im an account executive and i had no experience.. those cpmpanies were just being hard on you

[@Yeezus1468]

Would you advise getting post secondary education before getting into sales? I extremely dislike school but I just heard you mention about your college at the start of the video.

[@TaylorVance-u4i]

100% no. Most sales people don’t have any college.

[@tomatochemist]

With a masters degree in chemistry, do you think I could do pharmaceutical or medical device sales? Traveling all the time is not a problem for me and I like talking to people and going to conferences. I do really dislike cold calling though. 😅

[@lh5567]

Yes! I have a degree in biology and that’s what I do. But you need to network to get a job it’s kind of a good old boy network unless you get lucky.

[@oliverbigo8994]

Great video really opened my eyes to what the sales world has to offer

[@Masterramy447]

I have about 10 years of telecom sales experience in retail, from part time sales rep up to sales manager at my store and training my team. Lots of customer service and love twch, and currently a realtor tho i havent sold much. What position should i be aiming for to get into tech sales?

[@TrentDressel]

either senior SDR role at top tech company or AE role at mid-tier tech company given this context

[@Masterramy447]

@TrentDressel thank you for responding so quickly! I appreciate it! Got any recommendations off the top of your head for either of those, and if you don't mind explaining more of the difference between those two positions and why you say those positions would be best, and why one is for top tech and the other for mid tier? I'm in SoCal for context :)

[@dwtricks5269]

Bro I need a sales representative for my web design services​@@Masterramy447

[@MatthewManzella]

The only thing that would have made this video better would have been doing a canon ball in the pool at the end lol

[@TrentDressel]

might have to add that into part 2

[@GirishVenkatachalam]

I am a tech developer and solopreneur for 18 years.

[@efexzium]

Can u elaborate ?

[@GirishVenkatachalam]

@@efexzium I am a tech entrepreneur now into image editing. Used to freelance but gave that up.

[@Frederick0220]

Great vid, Trent. If your company has no upward mobility opportunities, is it feasible to go from SDR to AE at another company or do companies require prior AE experience when hitting AEs?

[@dot8531]

A lot require prior AE experience due to closing, I finally just got promoted to AE and that was something they harped on big. But like he said it depends from job to job. I do hybrid tech sales, so they are a little more serious about closing and bringing in revenue

[@TrentDressel]

If your company does not provide that upward mobility to promote to AE from SDR, go find a role elsewhere to promote

[@TrentDressel]

great share@@dot8531

[@Frederick0220]

Gotcha; thanks! @@dot8531

[@MikeMiriyoga]

Great as always Trent! Starting my Course Careers journey today!

[@TrentDressel]

So excited for you! LEt's gooooo

[@sdotlondonkid]

Seeking tech sales career advice: I'm a junior data engineer pondering a shift to tech sales. Friends and colleagues think I've got what it takes. But I'm torn. Is it wise to invest more time in data engineering for stability? Then I could explore sales roles later. My main worry is hitting 30 soon. Still, I believe the right opportunity is worth the wait. Your thoughts are welcome.

[@indianavice7075]

Id put insurance on this list. Regardless of the type. The best part is that it pays over and over so income grows over time.

[@godfreyihekaire1926]

Hey Trent, I'm a 30 year old self employed personal trainer, and I'm looking to make a change. I didn't get my degree, but I've worked in the medical field. Do you think I'd be able to get a sales job that payed well? Would you happen to have any general recommendations?

[@TrentDressel]

Yes you can land job

[@dwtricks5269]

I need a sales representative for my web design services can you do it ?

[@Frederick0220]

What about financial sales, like selling stocks or ETFs at a JP Morgan or Goldman Sachs or Fidelity or Schwab?

[@TrentDressel]

I think there is def money to be made there, if I were to work in finance, it would be as investment banker / investor, not sales rep at the company

[@kylemacdonald9202]

whats your feedback for people that sell for YELP? I just started but got offered to work as a regional sales rep to sell food processing equipment and medical equipment. whats your thoughts?

[@TrentDressel]

go with what you are most interested in

[@26max]

Awesome video Trent!!

[@TrentDressel]

MAX let's goooo

[@dannitycane25]

I’d love to get into software sales.

[@MicheleChiaramonte]

Trent, could you make a video of the differences between an SDR and Sales Engineer. Currently stumped between both options.

[@TrentDressel]

SDR is better paying

[@dystopian..]

I worked in corporate financial services and then healthcare sales and account management and retired at 60.

[@Kc_shredz]

What's your take on D2D sales like solar/pest/alarm? loved the vid!!!

[@TrentDressel]

fine job, not a great career. you don't want to have to walk around like that to make sales

[@Kc_shredz]

Hey appreciate the feedback! yeah i'm in solar rn and i think i joined the bandwagon a little late as the industry is going down hill and im killing myself trying to make it work to the income i desire by even knocking in the rain, and it just seems futile @@TrentDressel

[@luicain2535]

@@TrentDresselWhat if you’re in a closer position and the company gives you leads and appointments?

[@davidsalinas9]

​@TrentDressel i killed my body for 2 years doing door to door. I learned a ton though. I got really good at it and now I'm a flooring consultant I sell floors which can be a pretty high ticket. The biggest contract I sold was $40,000

[@GlenGarryAcademy]

Home improvement sales is amazing and pays bank! $200k/yr is average where I’m at in SEA. 👍 Newbies do $150k/yr average their first year.

[@adrianpacek5553]

Great video, I'm in Car Sales industry, with some years of cold calling experience years back in tech/cloud based products. I'm enjoying what I do but there is no way I can make 100k or more as a sales executive (at least at this main dealer where I am :D), I'm looking for a next step. Saas, properties? Would't SaaS paid off earlier?

[@Abhishek-f3n5g]

Dear Sir, I am working in pharmaceutical sales since 5 year want to switch in saas sale . Are my experience will consider . Please suggest me how should i start . I have done MBA IN MARKETING

[@jayfron6012]

Hey Trent, Love your videos. I’m currently trying to break into Saas sales coming from 5 years of being a sales manager/account manager in water appliances. Don’t have a degree yet but have the experience and definitely the ambition. Should I be looking at an AE position? Any advice on getting around not having my degree at the moment?

[@TrentDressel]

prob SDR bc you can go to the best companies, you will be limited as AE

[@Marc-x6e]

Hey Trent, If the company I work at requires me to work the entire pipeline from start to finish (prospecting, qualifying, closing) is that good enough experience to hop to an AE role at a larger company?

[@TrentDressel]

yes 100%

[@franklem1972]

What industry are you in bro?

[@pervaizakhtar819]

I do have more then 5 years sales experience in banking industry (Personal Loan and Credit Card). Can anyone guide me that how is the banking sales Industry in USA.

[@laynemeyers3752]

Hey Trent, I am 23 years old and have been doing construction for the last 3 years. I’m not happy with my job and I want to try to get into sales. I have no experience in sales, but i know i have what it takes. i’m considering taking the course career class. I’m just not entirely sure where i should start. What should be my first step?

[@TrentDressel]

if tech sales is your objective, then you can start applying, probably won't work, coursecareers exists to give you a fighting chance, don't wait to star the free intro course: coursecareers.com/a/tech , on side note, procore is a cool SaaS company to look into

[@GlenGarryAcademy]

Use your construction knowledge to go into home improvement sales - you’d be perfect and make BANK!

[@JackSparrow-ei7ir]

I am from India and I am confused which company to choose currently I am doing MBA

[@HOBOWITHACENT]

Im so stoked to go to college for this!!

[@CadeGleeson]

Hey what is the range you can make when you work your way up in tech sales? And what you can make as an owner? Can you become an owner if you dont have software to sell since you are a sales person? What are your thoughts on life and health insurance?

[@TrentDressel]

go be an owner if you want to be an owner

[@Abhishek-f3n5g]

Dear sir, How can i switch abroad from India for teck sales job

[@JO86288]

I’m here because I’m interested in doing a sales job, because I’m tired of being broke 😢and I want better for my family. I currently do notary, but it’s not enough.

[@shamhilliard9968]

Awesome video! I’m very interested but how much does your program cost?

[@TrentDressel]

$500 - Sign up for CourseCareers now and get $50 off: coursecareers.com/a/tech

[@AdrienneHuger-er7pb]

Another gem, thanks Trent.

[@ifryyotoasta9872]

working in the telecommunication sales field had a 170k for top performers

[@masonbush7879]

in the family business and youre making your money selling a course on how to do sales. makes me think your advise isnt based in experience and success. sounds like you needed to find a way to make money because you couldnt sell anything but the easiest most desirable thing, a better financial future. this video is just listing industries that everyone is already aware of and exploring. dont mean to be hateful but this is capital P Phony

[@kimdressel7821]

Gorgeous day in Austin!

[@TrentDressel]

so nice at the pool

[@davidsalinas9]

​@@TrentDresselon the 44th floor

[@comb87]

Life Insurance

[@tonyvelez1233]

Do I need a collage education to get into solar sales?

[@TrentDressel]

no

[@tonyvelez1233]

@@TrentDressel thank you so much for getting back to me I’d love to get more game from you on how to get a job in sales. And eventually take the course that you had mentioned in this video.If you have time do you have a email I could ask you questions on?

[@jtg6291]

I want to find a career. Thats my goal. I dont have aales experience. I have a little customer service experience. Do i need a college degree to be successful at sales? Where would be a good place to start?

[@TrentDressel]

don't need a degree

[@Rammeth_Chaney]

Don’t need a degree for sales generally but to break into tech sales you do if you don’t have the right connections

[@dwtricks5269]

Hey I need a sales representative for my web design services would you like to do it ?

[@jtg6291]

@@dwtricks5269 Would you be able to show me proof of your claim?

[@imranahmed-mt8wg]

Do our have any opinions on R&D tax credits?

[@TrentDressel]

Not at the moment

[@samuel4322able]

How do you get into tech sales with no college or university degree ?

[@TrentDressel]

coursecareers.com/a/tech

[@michaelnavarrette1380]

Where can I get a sales job in IT ?

[@TrentDressel]

do the research

[@Josh.alejandro]

Great video

[@kamransaeed8574]

Financial sales is another big one. Especially mortgage or insurance sales.

[@TrentDressel]

You are right about that

[@justinv4638]

Mortgage sales is 100% commission.

[@ajsingh369]

Problem is rates go high, business goes down and layoffs happen.

[@LomiGabonada]

How about credit repair services?

[@TrentDressel]

I think there are better products to sell

[@Blackninjafox13]

bro get in the gym and get into insurance sales, start your own agency and the sky is the limit, very consistent and also able to grow an agency and then sell it for 10x your gross income. Meaning if u get to a million a year u could sell it for 10 million when you decide to retire. Also completley remote, so you can live anywhere

[@TrentDressel]

That outcome does sound interesting

[@ajsingh369]

So how will you develop contacts if working remotely?

[@Bandgeek601]

Have you done this? Looking into this myself.

[@TickerSymbol_Yourself]

Solar sales ?

[@ItsMaha]

I’m in Austin Texas so this should be easy for me 😊

[@thebluek1ller627]

One day I want to be like you.

[@danadane4375]

I just seen a short video pop up on KZbin that women are not making the money they should be making in Tech .

[@paulygood6665]

$140k is not a ton of money. I’m a ironworker Superintendent most of us make $200k+ running work

[@BIG_Z_69]

I’m 39 with a bachelors degree and I make $18 per hour as a security guard … jealous?!

[@Patrick-ey7hu]

Nobody cares what you make, $140k might be a lot for other people

[@BIG_Z_69]

@@Patrick-ey7hu also, it’s funny he’s comparing what he makes with a breast implant sales woman hahahaha

[@mikalaufili7757]

Hows your back 😂

[@Mynamesjeff-y8g]

Online it says ironworkers make 50-80 and superintendents make 80 - 120. Either you’re full of it and lying or you’re just unaware and ungrateful of how good you have it for your line of work.

[@XavierAlexanderCamacho]

thank you

[@jshort275]

Nice house bro damn!

[@TrentDressel]

shared apartment amenities but yes very nice

[@kiezer21]

I need some advice. I’ve been in auto sales for the last 3 years and I’m tired of it. I love selling - building rapport with people, using my product knowledge to make a recommendation and help people solve their problems. But, I’m just sick of the car industry. The problem is that I feel trapped. I’ve tried a couple times to do something else and I either couldn’t get out or it was a shitty Solar startup and I keep coming back. I’m now at DriveTime making $50k salary plus monthly bonus, but I really want to do something else. Any advice would be much appreciated.

[@TrentDressel]

if you want something else, go do something else

[@Steve-hi1db]

You forgot Yacht Sales! 😊

[@chrisdawson1595]

How does one even get into yacht sales?

[@TrentDressel]

hahahah I love this

[@TrentDressel]

good question lol@@chrisdawson1595

[@hippawable]

I’ve been wanting to, let me hear it

[@SenorJuan2023]

"We have the technology." - Walter, Jeff Dunham

[@Wickwok]

Everyone is a realtor nowadays. Way oversaturated.

[@robertmyers7542]

Every company is a TECH company, 🤯

[@SabinaLamina]

🔥🔥🔥

[@TrentDressel]

Let's gooo!

[@tygsv4021]

“They have a progressive environment” we all know what that means. No thank you.

[@mahirhaque1801]

Pharma ❤ i love drugs. 😊

[@chrishustles94]

How does one get into pharma sales?

[@mahirhaque1801]

@chrishustles94 back ground in sales is a must even if you are selling phone plans. Background in chem/bio is a bonus. Apply everywhere. Talk to as many recruiters as possible. Line up the interviews. Prepare for the interviews watch youtube videos on how to. Over prepare. Have 30 60 90 day plans. Get the job.

[@FlametoFulfillment]

❤

[@LeAndreWatts]

So in Pharmaceutical sales you have to come off like Anthony Fauci 😅

[@26max]

First again 😂😂😂

[@TrentDressel]

You are the record holder - un-contested

[@thrRnz9496]

Stop up-talking/up-speaking.

[@TrentDressel]

what does this mean

[@thrRnz9496]

@@TrentDressel It’s the tendency to end a declarative sentence (or a clause in a sentence) with a rising inflection. You intend to make a statement; but, the rising pitch makes it sound more like a question. Your content is fantastic, limit this one thing, it takes practice, and I personally believe it will greatly improve your connection with your audience when you speak. Reversing up-talk/speak is an absolute must in public speaking, I learned this through public speaking courses. I subscribed as well! I really like your channel.

[@bensugden1586]

Oooo progressive

[@Kingly24]

Long ass arms

[@emmanuelRealtor]

Trent great video, whats your linkedin handle.

[@TrentDressel]

my name

[@jagermasterjaber4366]

hey man i’m 18 and live in austin I was wondering if i could reach out to u and ask u some questions. i really would like to get into sales and make some real money. Sorry for the comment but i couldnet find another way to contact you 😂😂

[@TrentDressel]

message me on linkedin

[@dwtricks5269]

Hi I need a sales representative for my web design services would you like to do it?

[@BIG_Z_69]

Do you have kids?

[@TrentDressel]

No