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Sales Jobs for Former Teachers
Sales is our largest category by far. Edtech companies in particular value people who've sat on the buyer's side of the table, because you know how schools decide, who signs off, and what teachers will actually use. It isn't for everyone, though, and this page is plain about the trade-offs.
- Open roles tracked
- 505
- Remote
- 187
- Median listed pay*
- $77K
*Midpoint of posted salary ranges for 81 non-senior listings that include pay (senior, lead and other stretch roles left out). Not a prediction of what you will earn.
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64 matching jobs posted in the last 7 days
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- New · members onlySales & Accounts· Remote· Yesterday
Base + commissionOpen across the US
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OTE only (base not stated)Must live nearby
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Account Executive | Inside Sales
Ramp
HybridNew York, NY (HQ)Base $165K–$165K1 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Good fitSales & Accounts
Sales Associate - Denver
ClassPass
On-siteUnited States$58K–$78K1 wk agoBase salaryLocation limits unclear
- Good fitSales & Accounts
Associate Account Manager
Lyft
HybridNew York, NY$61K–$76K1 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Sales Operations Lead
Braze
HybridNew York City · San Francisco +1 moreBase $94K–$136K1 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Good fitSales & Accounts
New Business Account Executive - East
GitLab
RemoteRemote, United States$69K–$106K1 wk agoBase salaryOpen across the US
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Enterprise Account Executive - DoD/DoW
Qualtrics
RemoteUnited States (Remote)$105K–$128K1 wk agoBase salaryOpen across the US
- Good fitSales & Accounts
Sales Development Representative - Summer 2027 Graduates (Denver)
Datadog
On-siteDenver, Colorado, USABase $50K–$50K1 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Good fitSales & AccountsEducation co.
Sales Representative, SMB (Remote, US)
Newsela
RemoteRemote - USBase $70K–$75K1 wk agoBase + commissionOpen across the US
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Manager, Enterprise Sales
Greenhouse
RemoteAnywhere in the United StatesBase $117K–$165K1 wk agoBase + commissionOpen across the US
- Good fitSales & Accounts
Sales Development Representative, META
Censys
RemoteRemote (META)1 wk agoPay not listedOpen across the US
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Enterprise Account Executive, ASEAN
Censys
On-siteASEAN Territory1 wk agoPay not listedLocation limits unclear
- Good fitSales & Accounts
Partner Sales Manager – Cybersecurity Alliances & MSSP
Censys
On-siteUnited StatesBase $280K–$320K1 wk agoBase + commissionLocation limits unclear
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Manager, Account Manager | Growth
Ramp
HybridNew York, NY (HQ)Base $180K–$247K1 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Senior Manager, Inbound Sales
ClassPass
On-siteUnited States1 wk agoPay not listedLocation limits unclear
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Manager, Startup Sales - Install Base
Vercel
RemoteHybrid - San Francisco, New York City, AustinBase $290K–$330K1 wk agoBase + commissionOnly in CA, NY, TX
- Good fitSales & Accounts
Sales Development Representative, Allbound
Culture Amp
HybridChicagoOTE $85K–$90K1 wk agoOTE only (base not stated)Must live nearby
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Manager, Startup Sales - Greenfield
Vercel
RemoteHybrid - San Francisco, New York CityBase $280K–$330K1 wk agoBase + commissionOnly in CA, NY
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Manager, Startup Sales - Activations
Vercel
RemoteHybrid - New York CityBase $280K–$330K1 wk agoBase + commissionOnly in NY
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Emerging Enterprise Account Executive, Healthcare
Asana
HybridNew York CityBase $124K–$140K1 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Staff, Technical Account Manager
Twilio
RemoteRemote - US1 wk agoPay not listedOpen across the US
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
PEO Sales, Account Executive
Gusto, Inc.
HybridAtlanta, GA - Hybrid; Denver, CO - Hybrid; Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid; San Francisco, CA - HybridBase $400K–$400K1 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Channel Partnerships Manager, Investor Ecosystems (VC & PE)
Gusto, Inc.
HybridDenver, CO - Hybrid · New York, NY - Hybrid · San Francisco, CA - Hybrid$153K–$195K1 wk agoBase salaryMust live nearby
- Stretch roleSales & AccountsEducation co.
Senior Account Executive - Parchment - K12
Instructure
RemoteUnited StatesBase $90K–$113K1 wk agoBase + commissionOpen across the US
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Lead - Sales Development Representative (East)
ClassPass
On-siteUnited States$65K–$87K1 wk agoBase salaryLocation limits unclear
- Stretch roleSales & AccountsEducation co.
Account Executive - Law Enforcement
Vector Solutions
RemoteTampa, FL · Remote US · Indiana · Missouri · Iowa · Pennsylvania · New Jersey · Illinois · New York, NY · Cincinnati, OHBase $50K–$85K1 wk agoBase + commissionOpen across the US
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Senior Renewals Manager, Public Sector
GitLab
RemoteRemote, United States1 wk agoPay not listedOpen across the US
- Good fitSales & Accounts
Business Development Representative
Lyra Technology Group
On-siteCleveland, OHBase $65K–$90K1 wk agoBase + commissionMust live nearby
- Good fitSales & AccountsEducation co.
Field Sales Specialist (Per Diem)
Newsela
RemoteRemote - US$25–$30/hr1 wk agoHourlyOpen across the US
- Good fitSales & AccountsEducation co.
Account Executive, Mid-Market (Remote, US)
Newsela
RemoteRemote - USBase $70K–$75K1 wk agoBase + commissionOpen across the US
- Stretch roleSales & Accounts
Account Executive, Data Collection and Traffic Studies
Miovision
RemoteUnited States1 wk agoPay not listedOpen across the US
The main types of sales roles
- SDR/BDR (sales or business development rep): prospecting, booking meetings, often heavy on cold outreach. The most common entry point.
- Account Executive (AE): runs demos and closes deals. Usually needs some sales track record.
- Account Manager / Renewals: grows and keeps existing customers. Close to customer success.
- Partnerships / District Partnerships: edtech roles that work with schools and districts over longer cycles.
How pay usually works
Many sales postings list OTE (on-target earnings): base salary plus commission if you hit quota. Ask what share is base, what the quota is, what percentage of the team hit it last year, and whether commission is capped. A wide posted range often means a large variable portion.
Transferable skills
| In the classroom | In sales |
|---|---|
| Presenting to a room every day | Running demos and presentations |
| Reading what students need | Discovery: asking questions to find the real problem |
| Persuading reluctant learners | Handling objections |
| Knowing how schools buy | Navigating district buying cycles and decision-makers |
Resume and interview tips
- Show persuasion with results: "Grew club membership from 12 to 40" or "Secured $8K in grants" (only if it's true).
- Be ready for a mock pitch or cold-call role play.
- Research the company's product and its buyers before the interview.
Honest hiring notes
- Entry sales roles can be a grind: quotas, rejection, and activity targets. Ask how much cold calling is involved.
- Edtech sales is seasonal around school budgets and the summer buying window.
- Sales and sales-support roles are common bridges into customer success or partnerships.
- Watch for scams: real employers don't ask you to pay for equipment, training or a background check up front, and they don't run the whole interview over a chat app.
Pay examples from real postings
Examples of ranges employers posted on listings Next Period tracked on Oct 21, 2026. They are not typical or guaranteed pay, ranges vary by company, level and location, and postings close or change. Check the employer's current posting. Sales ranges may include commission (OTE).
Account Executive
brightwheel · Remote (US)
$75K
View the posting: Account Executive at brightwheelInside Sales Representative
Kiddom · Remote (Portland, OR listed)
$60K–$100K
View the posting: Inside Sales Representative at Kiddom
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Questions former teachers ask
- Do I need sales experience?
- Not always for SDR/BDR or inside sales roles. AE roles usually ask for a track record. Teaching experience helps most at companies that sell to schools.
- Is edtech sales remote?
- Many roles are remote or territory-based with travel. Check the posting for travel expectations.
- What does OTE mean?
- On-target earnings: base pay plus the commission you'd earn at 100% of quota. It isn't guaranteed.
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Page copy last reviewed October 21, 2026. Listing counts update daily.