Sales careers

6 roles in sales, each mapped to the skills employers ask for. Pick one and we'll build the free plan that gets you there.

Part of the career change guide — A practical, step-by-step method for moving into a new occupation — how to pick the target, work out the real gap, and prove the missing skills without going back to university.

Roles mapped

O*NET occupations

Average median pay

$90,000

Across roles in this sector

Growing fast

5 roles

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Account Executive

Bright outlook

Sales

Own deals end to end, from first call to signed contract.

$95,000 median13% growth8 skills

Customer Success Manager

Bright outlook

Sales

Help customers get value from a product so they renew and expand.

$85,000 median19% growth9 skills

Partnerships Manager

Bright outlook

Sales

Build alliances with other companies that unlock new growth.

$100,000 median14% growth9 skills

Revenue Operations Analyst

Bright outlook

Sales

Keep sales, marketing and success aligned around one set of numbers.

$90,000 median20% growth11 skills

Sales Development Representative

Sales

Find and qualify new prospects to fill the sales pipeline.

$60,000 median11% growth7 skills

Solutions Engineer

Bright outlook

Sales

Be the technical voice in sales, proving a product fits the customer's world.

$110,000 median18% growth8 skills

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