What is an inside sales position as opposed to an outside sales position?
Asked by ejv110

Best Answer:
inside sales are those done at the business generally the customer comes to you. they bring you their wants or needs. outside sales the salesperson calls on the buyer usually in person but at times via phone or even e-mail. the sales person goes to the customer. these are often regular accounts and recurring orders.

outside sales also quite frequently requires you to generate your own leads and clientele base
Answered by Brookelynn

inside sales involves making phone calls all day trying to sell a product or service over the phone....outside sales involves physically driving around, knocking on business doors and trying to sell that same product or service....
Answered by GFBanker

I agree with part of the previous answers. The answer depends a lot on the kind of business. Inside sales can be sitting an order desk taking phone orders, or calling potential customers looking for orders. You may or may not need to generate your own sales leads. If you do, you usually get paid more because it's a little more difficult. If the business has customers that call in, they get conneted to an Inside sales person, who is generally paid a salary, and perhaps a bonus based on orders/sales made. Some inside sales people are support persons to outside salespeople. Outside sales folks are out seeing the customers face to face. Their company may have a list of existing customers for them to see and sell to, or they may need to prospect and develop their own new sales. It varies greatly by type of business. Outside salespersons generally earn more than inside people because it is harder and more demanding. Sales can be a well paid position, especially with the right company, and selling products / services that you feel good about. Good luck.
Answered by Busy Guy