Sales Representative (Entry Level)

Role overview

This opportunity is designed for people who want to launch a career in business sales, one of the fastest-growing professions for Australians. Successful candidates will be placed with one of the company’s partner employers in a permanent, full-time position.

Day-to-day work

• Learn what clients need and recommend products or services that suit them.
• Reach out to prospects through cold calling, email outreach, and LinkedIn.
• Develop long-term, reliable relationships with customers.
• Attend industry events with the aim of generating leads.
• Assess marketing-generated leads and turn them into sales opportunities.
• Arrange meetings or calls between prospective clients and the Business Development Executive or Manager.
• Manage time effectively and stay informed about new products, services, pricing, and payment options.

Benefits and career growth

A career in business sales can offer performance-based pay growth and promotion opportunities tied to results. The role includes a base salary plus commission. Base pay is typically between $60,000 and $70,000, and average total first-year compensation is around $95,000 including commission. The field also offers clear advancement paths, with opportunities to move into enterprise sales, sales leadership, or go-to-market strategy roles.

Who this role is for

This position is aimed at candidates who completed a business degree within the last two years and are ready to begin their professional careers. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Application process

• Submit your application for this listing, after which an Admissions Consultant will contact you to discuss your job search and next steps.
• Take part in a 2-hour Business Sales group interview held on Zoom, covering sales theory and a practical assessment.
• If you are shortlisted, you will be introduced to partner employers for interviews.
• Select the business sales role that suits you best and transition into the field through Earlywork.

Additional information

This is a full-time, permanent placement with an industry partner in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.