UK sales salaries vary by region, sector and complexity. Typical bases: Telesales/Inside Sales £22,000–£30,000 (plus commission), SDR £25,000–£35,000 (+£10k–£20k OTE), Account Manager £30,000–£45,000 (+£10k–£25k), BDM £35,000–£60,000 (+£15k–£40k), Sales Engineer £40,000–£65,000, Enterprise AE £60,000–£90,000 with potential 2x OTE, and Sales Director £80,000–£120,000+ with bonuses/equity. London and the South East tend to pay higher, while the North and Midlands offer competitive roles with strong progression. Working patterns include office, hybrid, field-based and fully remote (common in SaaS). As sectors invest in growth and customer retention, demand remains robust—especially for solution and technical sales. Jobwise insights help you pinpoint higher-paying employers, strong OTE structures and roles aligned to your experience.

• In-demand technical skills: CRM proficiency (Salesforce, HubSpot), pipeline management, prospecting tools (Sales Navigator, Outreach), forecasting, data-led reporting, proposal writing and presentation.
• Soft skills: communication, negotiation, objection handling, active listening, stakeholder management, resilience, time management and teamwork.
• Certifications/training: Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP) or ISM qualifications, SPIN, MEDDIC/MEDDPICC, Challenger, Sandler; a full UK driving licence is often helpful for field roles; sector-specific compliance (e.g., FCA awareness in financial services).
• Transferable skills: customer service, retail sales, marketing, project coordination and technical product knowledge—jobwise can detect these in your CV and match you to suitable roles.

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• High earning potential via commission, bonuses and accelerators, with clear progression pathways.
• Transferable skills valued across sectors, from tech and manufacturing to healthcare and finance.
• Varied roles and work styles—inside, field, hybrid or remote—suited to different personalities and goals.
• Strong long-term opportunities as businesses prioritise revenue growth and customer retention.
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