P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Sales and Commission-Driven Roles Salesperson
Sales roles with a mix of base salary and commission, aligning pay with revenue generation.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Achieve sales targets
- Maintain customer relationships
- Identify new sales opportunities
- Negotiate contracts with clients
- Provide product demonstrations
- Prepare sales reports
- Collaborate with marketing teams
- Attend industry events
- Follow up on leads
- Ensure customer satisfaction
- Achieve and exceed sales targets
- Maintain and grow customer relationships
- Identify and pursue new sales opportunities
- Negotiate and close sales deals
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Lead generation
- Customer engagement
- Contract negotiation
- Sales reporting
- CRM software proficiency
- Presentation skills
- Networking
- Market research
- Relationship building
- Sales forecasting
- Sales methodologies
- Customer relationship management
- Market trends
- Product features
- Competitive landscape
- Sales cycle stages
- Industry-specific knowledge
- Financial acumen
- Commission structures
- Client communication strategies
- Revenue generation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Sales strategy execution
- Market Analysis
- Product knowledge
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
What good looks like
- Sales experience
- Industry-specific knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
- Proven track record in sales
- Strong communication skills
Common titles
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What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 41-0000 — Sales & Related Occupations (inferred)