Tech is dominating the industry right now. Creative entrepreneurs have come up with many unique ways to provide value to individuals, businesses, and even governments. Because the industry is so large and far-reaching, hundreds of thousands of jobs have become available. This means that there are tons of opportunities for sales professionals to get into the industry, and that’s exactly what we are going to help you accomplish.

Anybody who tells you that “they can’t find a job” is simply not trying hard enough. Simply scanning a variety of job boards, we were able to find hundreds of tech companies looking to hire. Of course, our focus is a bit more narrow because of our sales focus, but even then we were able to find dozens of high-quality positions in San Francisco and New York City.

New York City

1. Remesh

Remesh is an innovative tech company that uses AI and Machine learning to collect and organize data on large groups. Specifically, they focus on customers, employees, prospects, or constituents. Their goal is to allow customers to realize actionable insights instantly, even if thousands of users are online at a time.

As of March 2018, Remesh raised $10 million in their Series A funding. They have been growing a successful team ever since. They are looking for a Sales Development Manager to help take their team to the next level.

The salary being offered for this position is approximately $115k per year.

Find out more here: Job Posting

2. Snappy Gifts

An innovative gift-giving company is looking for an experienced sales manager to help them deliver their fun and valued gifts to clients. Their goal is for clients to use their engaging platform to let their team choose how they want to be recognized. Allowing their team to decide their own gifts helps motivate the team and deliver things the receiver actually wants.

They secured $13.8 million in their Series A round of funding in 2016. They are still considered to be in an early stage of development, which means you will have an opportunity as their sales manager to help grow their company exponentially.

Their starting salary varies based on experience but expect approximately $105k per year

Find out more here: Job Posting

3. Self-Made

SelfMade uses their network to connect members with professional image editors, allowing them to build a powerful brand at an affordable price. They have a passion for helping entrepreneurs take control of their destiny by connecting them with the people they need.

They are looking for a sales associate with the same entrepreneurial drive as their clients. This is a great opportunity to get an entry level sales job because sales experience is not necessarily required for this position.

Expect a salary approximating $40k a year for this position.

Find out more here: Job Posting

4. VentureOut

This opportunity is for the true beginner in the sales industry. Not only because of the entry level nature of the position, but also because they focus on helping startups grow. VentureOut also loves the entrepreneurial spirit, this is a great opportunity to work in a space that is open to creativity and the application of new ideas and processes.

Accepting this position allows you to choose between part-time and full time hours. If you live in the NY area and are looking to get your feet wet in the industry VentureOut is a great place to start. They haven’t gone through an investment round yet so you can help the company go through that process which would be an amazing learning experience.

Find out more here: Job Posting

5. Bitly

Bitly has successfully broken out of the startup world to establish themselves as a mid size company. From what seemed to be a simple URL shortening service, out came a thriving tech company that is almost a household name. This is a great opportunity to get mainstream accolades on your resume without having a lot of experience in the industry.

Bitly is looking for a Sales Development Representative with at least 1 – 2 years experience. You will be on the front lines of client acquisition and development. And because the company has almost 100 employees, you will have access to a successful sales team you can learn from daily.

Expect a salary approximating $85k a year for this position.

Find out more here: Job Posting

San Francisco

1. THORN

Thorn is an innovative company with a goal to defend children from sexual abuse. They work closely with law enforcement, non-profits, and other tech companies in the industry. Working for this company as a truly unique opportunity to use your entrepreneurial energy to make a serious moral difference in the world.

As a Sales Lead, you will drive their sales pipeline of small to medium-sized technology companies, prioritize leads and close funding for our SAFER product suite. They expect a motivated team member who is interested in refining their understanding of customer needs. Ultimately, the goal is to  further Thorn’s mission to safeguard children in online environments and to drive the sustainability of Thorn products and programs.

Expect a starting salary of approximately $40k per year.

Find out more here: Job Posting

2. RapidAPI

RapidAPI is the world’s largest API marketplace. Their mission is to enable developers and businesses to easily find, test, and integrate with any API. RapidAPI is used by over 500,000 developers all around the world, and offers over 8000 APIs. They have also secured $12 million in their recent Series A funding round.

They are looking for Account Executive to join their brand new Enterprise team, and will bring knowledge of how to build and execute on a sales strategy. The applicant will have the opportunity to partner directly with the CEO to identify strategic opportunities for enterprise partnerships. Own and manage warm leads and outreach through our combined networks to build our Enterprise client base. Most conversations will be held with CIOs / CTOs / VP of Engineering types at Fortune 1000 scale companies.

Compensation is a 50/50 split between base and commission; quotas are realistic and our AE starts with warm leads in the pipeline and a healthy ramp-up period.

Find out more here: Job Posting

3. Narrative

Narrative is a fast growing big data company that has recently secured $5 million in seed funding. Their mission is to make data easy as possible for their clients to buy and sell data.

They are currently looking for a new Director of Sales which is a huge opportunity for anybody who already has some sales experience under their belt. This is a company that is growing quickly and providing their clients a unique platform that has show consistent success. With a CB rank of 4,934, this company is hustling and is looking for their next superstar.

Expect a starting salary of approximately $100-150k in sales compensation per year.

Find out more here: Job Posting

4. Multiplied

For those who want to get into a sales position and also have an interest in blockchain technology should check out this position at Multiplied. They are a premier blockchain marketing and PR agency that is growing quickly in the industry.

In their own words, Multiplied is looking for a “badass” Sales Development Representative. The role offers a diverse client portfolio of some of the best ICO and blockchain projects in the space. They will also provide an opportunity to work alongside their senior management team to create and implement strategies to expand Multiplied and take on new business opportunities.

Expect a starting salary of approximately $80-100k in sales compensation per year.

Find out more here: Job Posting

5. Active Mind Technology

Have an interest in golf or sports tech in general? Then you should check out Active Mind Technology. Active Mind Technology is a software development company. Makers of GameGolf, a wearable GPS and motion sensing Golf Shot Tracking System who also have a passion for getting outside and having fun.

They are looking for a Sales Operations Manager to take the lead on some exciting new projects. Applicants must have an understanding of Salesforce and Quickbooks Online to ensure management of client accounts.

Expect a starting salary of approximately $100k in sales compensation per year.

Find out more here: Job Posting

Like we have discussed in our previous blog posts. It’s imperative to have your resume and internet presence up to date before beginning the application process. All the positions described above are ready to hire on motivated sales talent from all different levels of experience.

If there is something you are unsure about, we here are Rainmakers are always ready to help. Any questions about the application process or if you want more details about these positions in specific, feel free to reach out at any time. Good Luck!