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Entry-Level Sales Jobs 2026

Entry-level sales positions — Sales Development Representative (SDR), Business Development Representative (BDR), and Junior Account Executive — are the most common entry point into high-earning corporate careers. Base salaries range from $40,000–$60,000, but total compensation with commissions and bonuses can reach $70,000–$100,000+ in your first year. SaaS and technology sales are particularly lucrative, with top SDRs earning six figures within 2–3 years of starting.

$40,000–$60,000 base + commissionAverage starting salary

What You Need

  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfort with cold calling, emailing, and social selling (LinkedIn)
  • Competitive drive and resilience in handling rejection
  • CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot) is preferred but trainable
  • Bachelor's degree in any field (sales is one of the most major-agnostic careers)

Growth Outlook

Sales representative roles are projected to grow 4% through 2033, but the real story is in tech sales: SaaS companies are among the fastest-growing employers and their SDR teams are constantly expanding. Top sales performers advance into management or enterprise sales with $200K+ total comp.

Ready to Start Your Career?

Submit your interest and a PropelGrad recruiter will match you with entry-level positions that fit your background and goals.