Sales Jobs in New York, NY
Sales jobs in New York pay more than almost anywhere in the country, with entry-level reps often earning $88,000 or more in on-target pay. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring across tech, media and fitness, what the jobs pay and how to get started.
Current sales Openings in New York, NY
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Sales Work in New York
New York's sales jobs cluster in Manhattan offices, from software companies in SoHo and the Financial District to newspaper and media advertising teams that sell to national brands. The city's density means many reps sell to customers they can visit by subway, and a large share of tech sales roles are hybrid, with two or three set office days a week. Outside the office tower, retail and fitness brands hire commission-driven sales staff in neighborhoods like the Upper East Side.
NYC's pay transparency law requires posted salary ranges, so most listings show both base pay and on-target earnings, the total you make when you hit quota. That makes it easier to compare a $17 an hour base with heavy commission against a salaried account executive role.
Top New York Employers Hiring Sales Professionals
These New York employers had sales roles posted on their own career pages this month:
- Justworks - the payroll and HR software company hires sales development reps and account executives at 55 Water Street in the Financial District.
- Zocdoc - the doctor-booking platform hires mid-market and enterprise account executives and sales managers out of its SoHo office.
- CLEAR - the identity company hires enterprise account executives for its B2B business in New York.
- The New York Times - the paper's direct sales team sells integrated digital advertising to luxury and other brand clients.
- Equinox - the fitness club chain hires membership sales advisors at clubs such as its Upper East Side location.
Sales Salaries in New York
- Entry level: about $60,000 to $105,000 in on-target earnings for sales development reps and commission-heavy club roles.
- Experienced: roughly $95,000 to $165,000 for account executives, base plus commission.
- Senior and enterprise: $145,000 to $350,000 at the top, including commission, for enterprise account executives and sales managers.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the New York metro, where services sales reps earn a median of $93,750, and from ranges posted by local employers this month. Pay moves most with commission: what you sell, deal size, quota attainment and whether the plan is capped. Software and media sales pay the most, while retail and fitness roles start with a lower base and rely on commission.
How to Get a Sales Job in New York
Most sales jobs in New York need no license. Sales development rep roles often take candidates with no prior sales experience, while account executive roles usually ask for two to five years. Some sales fields are licensed: insurance producers are licensed by the NYS Department of Financial Services after 40 hours of prelicensing for life and health or 90 hours for property and casualty, and securities sales starts with the FINRA SIE exam. For a degree, Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business on Lexington Avenue and Brooklyn College's Koppelman School of Business offer business programs with marketing tracks.
What the Job Involves
Sales professionals find prospective customers, learn what they need, present a product or service, negotiate terms and close the deal. A typical day includes prospecting by phone, email and LinkedIn, running demos or walkthroughs, updating the CRM, forecasting your pipeline and following up with existing accounts. Most roles carry a monthly or quarterly quota.
Skills Employers Look For
- Clear, confident communication in person, by phone and in writing
- Prospecting and pipeline management
- Negotiation and closing
- Salesforce or another CRM
- Resilience and steady follow-through after rejection
- Product and industry knowledge
Career Path and Advancement
In New York tech sales the ladder usually runs from sales development rep to account executive in 12 to 24 months, then to senior or enterprise account executive and sales manager. Media sales moves from planner or seller to sales director, and fitness and retail sales lead to club or store management. Strong closers can also move into account management, customer success or sales operations.
Related Careers in New York
If sales interests you, these related New York roles are close matches:
- Marketing Jobs
- Digital Marketing Specialist Jobs
- Customer Service Representative Jobs
- Finance and Banking Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do sales jobs pay in New York?
Federal wage data puts the New York metro median for services sales reps at $93,750 a year. Posted on-target earnings this month ranged from about $88,000 for entry-level sales development reps to $350,000 at the top for enterprise account executives.
Do I need a license to work in sales in New York?
Not for most sales jobs. Insurance sales requires a producer license from the NYS Department of Financial Services, and selling securities requires FINRA exams, starting with the SIE.
Can I get a sales job in New York with no experience?
Yes. Sales development rep and membership sales roles are common entry points and often care more about communication skills and drive than experience. Expect a quota and coaching from day one.
What is on-target earnings, or OTE?
OTE is your base salary plus the commission you earn when you hit 100 percent of quota. NYC postings usually show both numbers, so compare the base you can count on with the total you could earn.
Are New York sales jobs remote or in the office?
Most tech sales roles in New York are hybrid, often with two or three set office days a week. Retail and fitness sales roles are fully on site, often with evening and weekend shifts.
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