Sales representatives generate revenue by identifying prospects, building relationships, and closing deals. Top performers earn significantly above their base salary through commissions and bonuses.
Average Salary
$75,000
Salary Range
$45,000 – $150,000+ (base + commission)
Career Path
SDR/BDR → Account Executive → Senior AE → Account Manager → Sales Manager → Director of Sales → VP Sales
Recruiter screen
Hiring manager screen
Mock sales call/demo
Panel interview
Reference checks
Sell me this pen (or our product)
How do you handle a prospect who says the price is too high?
Tell me about your biggest deal. How did you close it?
What's your process for building a pipeline from scratch?
Describe a time you lost a deal. What did you learn?
Use the STAR+ method for behavioral questions. Read our full guide: 15 Interview Psychology Techniques
Sales compensation is uniquely negotiable because OTE (on-target earnings) has variable components. Focus on: base salary floor, commission rate, quota fairness (ask to see team attainment data), accelerators above quota, and ramp period. A well-structured comp plan matters as much as the headline number.
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