Careers in Sales & Customer Success
Sixty-six careers across field sales, inside sales, account management, customer success, business development, and the revenue-side work that turns prospects into long-term customers. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day.
66 careers in Sales & Customer Success
Account Coordinator
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree · $48,000
Account Coordinators support client accounts, manage communications, and assist with project execution to ensure client…
Account Executive - Mid-Market (Tech/SaaS)
Bachelor's degree · $145,000
Manages the full sales cycle for mid-market accounts in technology companies, from discovery and demo to negotiation…
Account Manager
Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related field · $72,000
Manages ongoing client relationships, ensures customer satisfaction, identifies upsell opportunities, and serves as the…
Advertising Sales Agents
Bachelor's Degree · $61,460
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or…
Alteration Specialist
High School Diploma or equivalent · $32,000
Modifies and repairs garments to achieve a perfect fit for clients. This involves taking measurements, performing…
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
High School Diploma or GED · $45,000
Provides customer support and resolves issues for a diverse client base, utilizing proficiency in multiple languages.…
Business Development Representative (BDR)
Bachelor's degree · $72,000
Identifies and qualifies new business opportunities through outbound prospecting, market research, and strategic…
Cashiers
High School Diploma · $31,190
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash…
Chief Experience Officer (CXO) / Chief Customer Officer
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $210,000
Leads the end-to-end customer experience strategy, ensuring seamless interactions across all touchpoints and driving…
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $450,000
C-suite executive responsible for all revenue-generating activities including sales, marketing, customer success, and…
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) - Non-Tech / Traditional Industry
Bachelor's degree (MBA common) · $280,000
Leads all revenue-generating functions in a traditional industry company, aligning sales, marketing, and customer…
Counter and Rental Clerks
High School Diploma · $38,540
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost,…
Customer Experience Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Analyzes customer feedback, behavioral data, and experience metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for…
Customer Service Representative (Insurance)
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assists insurance policyholders with inquiries, claims, and policy changes, providing information and resolving issues…
Customer Success Manager (CSM)
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Drives customer retention, adoption, and expansion in SaaS/tech companies by building relationships, monitoring health…
Customer Success Manager (Enterprise)
Bachelor's Degree · $161,180
Ensures large corporate clients achieve their desired outcomes with a company's products, preventing churn and driving…
Customer Support Representative
High school diploma; some college preferred · $38,000
Assists customers with inquiries, complaints, and technical issues via phone, email, or chat, resolving problems and…
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
High School Diploma · $37,960
Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May…
Director of Sales (Technology)
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) · $220,000
Manages a team of account executives and sales managers, setting quotas, coaching reps, and driving revenue targets for…
E-commerce Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $60,000
Manages and optimizes online sales platforms, product listings, and digital marketing efforts to drive e-commerce…
E-commerce Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Oversees online sales strategies, manages e-commerce platforms, and drives digital revenue growth. Develops and…
Enterprise Account Executive (Tech/SaaS)
Bachelor's degree · $250,000
Manages complex, high-value enterprise sales cycles ($100K+ deals) for technology companies, working with C-suite…
Enterprise Customer Success Manager
Bachelor's degree · $135,000
Manages strategic enterprise customer relationships in tech/SaaS, overseeing $1M+ accounts, driving executive business…
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Bachelor's Degree · $84,130
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such…
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
High School Diploma · $47,320
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may…
Flooring Sales Representative
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $60,000
Consults with clients to understand their flooring needs, presents product options, provides quotes, and closes sales.…
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
High School Diploma · $34,810
Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May…
Grocery Clerk
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $35,000
Assist customers, stock shelves, operate cash registers, and maintain cleanliness and organization to ensure a positive…
Hardware Associate
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists customers with hardware selection, provides product information, and helps with basic troubleshooting and…
Head of Customer Success / VP of Customer Success
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) · $210,000
Leads the entire customer success organization, setting strategy for retention, expansion, and customer satisfaction…
Head of E-commerce
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Leads and oversees all aspects of a company's e-commerce operations, including strategy, sales, marketing, technology,…
Head of Revenue Operations
Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) · $249,000
Senior leader overseeing all revenue operations including sales ops, marketing ops, and CS ops, aligning go-to-market…
Insurance Agent
High school diploma; Bachelor's preferred · $55,000
Sells and services insurance policies for individuals and businesses, assessing client needs, explaining coverage…
Insurance Sales Agents
Bachelor's Degree · $60,370
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent…
Merchandise Planner
Bachelor's degree · $80,000
Optimizes the balance between supply and demand in retail and e-commerce businesses by analyzing market trends,…
Models
High School Diploma · $89,990
Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail…
Optical Sales Associate
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $40,000
Assists customers in selecting eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other optical products. Provides information on lens…
Partner Manager / Channel Manager (Tech)
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Manages relationships with technology partners, resellers, and channel partners to drive indirect revenue, co-selling,…
Partnership Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and maintains strategic relationships with partners to achieve business objectives through identifying…
Parts Salespersons
High School Diploma · $37,440
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Product Representative (Hair Care)
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Represents and promotes hair care products to salons, retailers, and distributors, providing product knowledge, sales…
Real Estate Brokers
Bachelor's Degree · $72,280
Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties…
Real Estate Sales Agents
High School Diploma · $56,320
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients,…
Regional Sales Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Drive revenue growth by leading a team of sales professionals within a specific geographic region, developing…
Retail Operations Manager
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Oversees the daily operations of retail stores, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.…
Retail Salespersons
High School Diploma · $34,580
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Retail Store Manager
High school diploma; Bachelor's in Business or Retail Management preferred · $52,000
Manages all aspects of a retail store including sales targets, staff supervision, inventory management, visual…
Sales Associate
High School Diploma · $45,000
Engages customers to understand their needs, presents product solutions, and closes sales to achieve revenue targets.…
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Generates qualified leads and sets meetings for account executives through cold outreach, email campaigns, and social…
Sales Enablement Manager
Bachelor's degree · $120,000
Develops and delivers training programs, sales playbooks, competitive intelligence, and tools that help sales teams…