I have a question about inside sales/outside sales , telemarketing, telesales positions ?
Asked by Black Jack
I am currently out of work and use to work at a bank and only made about $30,000 per year. I never made lot of money and I am interested in getting into some type of sales where there is an upside potential to make six figures. I am browsing the ads on craigs list and I see alot of promises about make six figures , we have the hottest leads in the industry, if you can dial , pitch and close then you will make at leat $5,000 a month, our top rep earned $11,000 last month. I dont have a college degree and never really experienced that kind of success or income. Im not even sure if these type of opportunities exisits. Can someone out there tell me if those opportunties could be real and you can really make six figures a year doing sales? What the catch behing it ? Is it easy or is it a long shot. In my mind I feel like if it is so possible, why isnt everyone doing it. They only real money I ever made was when a company promised me a gauranteed salary and I got paid every 2 weeks .

Best Answer:
If a job is promising you 6 figs in the advertisment then it is most likely a scam. I am in sales (outside sales). A good company should offer a base plus commission. If you are a good sales person and know it and if you are an agressive hard worker then a 100% commission job is good if you will work for it. Just watch out and trust your gut. If it sounds too good to be true then it prob is (actually i guarantee it is). Get your feet wet in inside sales and then merge into an outside sales position with a salary base...then if you are comfortable then move into 100% commission. Climb the ladder with a company you TRUST.
been in sales for 6 yrs
Answered by Nicole

Yes it is possible to make six figures, but not through those internet sites. It takes a lot of time and experience. Why not trying selling at a retail store or telemarketing and see if you can handle it. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Answered by hirebookkeeper

It's possible, but unlikely. Telemarketing sales are a good way to get a sales education and then move on to a better gig. You can refine your skills and learn how to close.
Answered by IronButt61