fresher’s guide to top sales careers in india (2025)
sales isn’t just tech or cold calls. it’s strategy, growth, and real money. most freshers earn ₹2.4–3.3 lpa in jobs that don’t train or grow you.
yet in fast-paced sectors like edtech, saas, fintech, and healthtech, you can start at ₹6–8 lpa. with the right skills and mindset, commissions stack up.
this guide helps you spot real sales careers, avoid the fake ones, and shows how verveschool can help if you want a boost. or do it solo.
either way, here’s how to start right.
the essential skill
prospecting and active listening are the overlooked essentials. qualify leads properly, research prospects before calling and ask better questions to uncover and amplify the underlying pain.
whether you're selling software or consumer products, the core remains the same. understand their pain points, budget, and decision-making process. listen more than you talk.
tip: during interviews, share specific insights you discovered about their industry or business that they hadn't considered. show you're someone who connects dots others miss and solves problems before being asked.
why most sales jobs suck
a lot of jobs promise “unlimited earnings” but pay ₹15k, give you a phone, and say "start calling." no training. no respect. just burnout.
real sales jobs give you support, learning, and room to grow. therefore, this is where to look instead.
edtech (learn and earn)
india’s edtech market is growing fast. companies like scaler, crio.do, almabetter, university living, acciojob, skillovilla, leapscholar, kraftshala. your job: help students join programs or move abroad.
why it works: high demand for upskilling means steady leads and good commissions
what to ask: “how long is training?” “are leads marketing-generated?”
tip: check the main product (like scaler’s bootcamp) and ask how many calls lead to sales
where to look: internshala, naukri, or linkedin
b2b saas (serious growth)
india’s saas market is big and getting bigger. consider companies like freshworks, leadsquared, zoho, postman, clevertap.
why it works: big deals, clean sales processes, global clients
what to ask: “what’s the average deal size?” “who qualifies the leads?”
tip. learn words like arr and churn. drop them in mock calls.
where to look: wellfound, ycombinator, or linkedin
fintech (india goes cashless)
companies like razorpay, payu, phonepe, groww, and cred are leading the digital finance shift.
why it works: everyone needs digital payments or investments
what to ask: “are leads given?” “how is compliance handled?”
tip: read up on recent fintech launches. mention them in interviews.
where to look: ambitionbox, michaelpage, or linkedin
healthtech (steady and meaningful)
companies like practo, cult.fit, and healthifyme are selling health plans, tests, or subscriptions.
why it works: health products have high trust and repeat buyers
what to ask: “what’s the sales cycle?” “can i see customer success stories?”
tip: ask to shadow a senior. it shows initiative and helps you learn fast
where to look: wellfound, naukri, linkedin
global remote (go international)
companies like zapier, hubspot, stripe, deel, and toptal hire for remote roles while pay is often in usd.
why it works: global firms value indian talent and pay well
what to ask: “which time zones?” “how are taxes handled?”
tip: sharpen your english. learn tools like slack and hubspot crm
where to look: remote.co, weworkremotely, linkedIn
salary snapshot
| experience | typical salary |
|---|---|
| 0-2 years | ₹3.5-6 lpa |
| 3-5 years | ₹6-12 lpa |
| 5+ years | ₹12-25 lpa |
top performers earn 50-100% additional through commissions.
what to avoid
zero base pay
mlm or referral scams
companies with bad reviews
no commissions
cold-call only roles
pay-for-training offers
how to check if a company is good
search reviews on glassdoor, linkedin
ask about training, tools, and fresher success stories
check if sales targets are realistic
watch how they treat you in interviews
ask: “what does success look within three months?”
interview preparation checklist
research the company and know their products and competitors. mention specific details during conversations.
prepare smart questions about training duration, lead sources, and success metrics. this shows genuine interest.
practice addressing hiring objections like "you have no experience," "we need someone who can start selling immediately," or "freshers usually leave quickly for better offers."
verveschool is your fast lane
you can get these jobs on your own. we support that. or you can join verveschool career accelerator.
we train you in sales basics, persuasion, high-ticket closing, and interviews. you practice with live mentors and mock calls. vanshi negi now work at crio.do after training with us.
own your start
skip the spam. ignore the noise. focus on great companies. build your skills. grow with intent.
you can start today: try internshala, linkedIn, or naukri. and if you want to skip the guesswork, verveschool is here to help.
your career is yours. make the first move count.
