Entry-level sales jobs · Canada
Entry-level sales jobs in Canada: where to start
Many Canadian sales careers start in roles that train you from scratch. These are the most common ones and a plan to land your first.
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Entry-level sales roles
SDR / BDR
Books meetings for Account Executives. The usual entry point in software and B2B services.
Inside sales representative
Sells by phone or video: software, telecom, insurance, distribution.
Account representative (junior)
Manages existing customers and grows their orders, common in wholesale and distribution.
Retail and automotive sales
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Your plan
- 1Learn the structure of a sales conversation: opening, questions, objections and close.
- 2Practise out loud until a cold call feels normal.
- 3Use a Canadian-style resume: no photo, no date of birth, achievements with numbers.
- 4Apply every week to SDR, inside sales and account rep roles and prepare the role-play.
Where to look for sales jobs
- Job Bank. The Government of Canada's job board, with wage data by occupation and region.
- LinkedIn Jobs. Most SDR, BDR and account executive roles in tech.
- Indeed Canada. The widest range of sales openings, from retail to B2B.
- Glassdoor. Check reviews and reported pay before an interview.