Work-from-home Ideas

[burbuja0512]

It may not be quite what you have in mind, but I've been in medical software B2B sales for years and most people I know work from home. I've worked from home for over 3 years and will only have to return to an office because my new job is a senior management position.

The great thing about B2B sales is that it's not the stereotypical salesperson you think of - that's B2C. If you find the right position, you're offering a service that companies need and it's more of a consultative role. Yes, you have sales goals, but you're selling something that people need anyhow. It's just your job to do presentations and help your clients find the best products for their needs. Another positive is that the pay is really good. Entry level B2B roles (at least in my industry) start off in the 60-80k per year range and once you've been doing it for a few years, you can easily make 6 figures.

The negative is that it can be difficult without any experience to get into a solid company and it's hard to sort through the job listings to determine which companies would be a good fit for you. Your best bet is to network and talk to people who work for different types of companies. Even if someone isn't in the sales dept, they may know enough about their company's products to give you a sense of whether you'd be interested in working there.

Sales isn't for everyone. I enjoy giving presentations and am not afraid of public speaking or speaking to "important decision-makers." I also dislike the fact that for some strange reason, my field seems to be very male-dominated and sometimes can attract very aggressive and rude managers. I have had bosses in the past that had no problem yelling and cursing in meetings when sales reps weren't hitting quota. Luckily, this personality type is less common than it used to be, but you have to be able to handle pressure and let these sort of things roll off your back.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you are interested and want more info.