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5 Entry-Level Jobs for Goal-Oriented People

Do you love being the person who knows about the next big thing before everyone else? Are your competitive and goal-oriented? Do you love using the power of persuasion? If so, a career in sales, where you find potential new customers and show them why they need what you’re selling, may be for you.

Below are 5 entry-level sales positions that don’t require prior experience and can give you a whole lot of professional development.

1. Junior Sales Representative, Hacknocraft

Hacknocraft, a high-end software development firm in New York City, is looking for self-motivated sales reps to generate leads, network, work with the product team to create proposals and helping with client support. If you’re looking to take on a role that allows you to learn the ins and outs of getting people interested in a product, this is the one for you.

Another big plus: The base pay for this job is $50,000, with reps expected to make around $100,000. Not too bad for an entry-level position. Apply now.

2. Sales Development Representative, Restaurant Cheetah

San Francisco food startup Restaurant Cheetah is on the hunt for sales reps who can hit the streets and talk to independent restaurant owners about why they should sign up for Restaurant Cheetah’s free app.

It’s the perfect role if you want to work for an early-stage startup with serious potential and get its product out to thousands. Apply now.

3. Junior Account Manager, Signpost

If you’re passionate about helping small businesses , Signpost is looking for you. In your role as an account manager, you’ll be working with clients every day, taking them through the process of account setup and offering unique solutions to a variety of challenges that may arise. Apply now.

4. Sales Development Representative, CB Insights

CB Insights is seeking excited sales development reps who are enthusiastic about prospecting clients, acting as a first point of contact to new leads and helping account executives give informative demonstrations.

The company is also offering $50,000 base pay for the position. Apply now.

5. Retail Sales Representative, 2020 Companies

If you like working in the world of retail, 2020 Companies is hiring retail sales reps to work in Round Rock, right outside of Austin, Texas. The position comes with helpful sales training, and even making just one sale per day can earn you $600 per week. Apply now.

Looking for other game-changing entry-level jobs to apply to? There are millions more calling your name on WayUp.

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