What does a remote sales development representative do?
Builds pipeline with multichannel outbound across email, LinkedIn and phone. Day to day, the work usually covers:
- Research and build target accounts
- Run email and LinkedIn sequences
- Qualify discovery calls
- Hand off to account executives
How much do remote sales development representatives earn?
Remote sales development representatives placed through VAHired typically earn $900–$2,500 per month for full-time work. Experience, proven results and overlap with US or UK hours push pay toward the top of the range.
Typical monthly pay for remote sales development representatives (USD, full-time)
| Level | Monthly pay | Hourly equivalent | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0–2 yrs) | $900–$1,450 | $5.20–$8.38 | Executes defined tasks with SOPs |
| Mid (3–5 yrs) | $1,450–$1,950 | $8.38–$11.27 | Owns outcomes with light guidance |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $1,950–$2,500 | $11.27–$14.45 | Leads strategy and trains others |
Which tools should a sales development representative know?
Hiring managers expect you to be productive in their stack from week one. These tools come up most often for sales development representative roles:
Ready to get placed as a Sales Development Representative? It takes about 15 minutes.
Apply freeHow does VAHired vet sales development representatives?
Every sales development representative completes the same core checks plus a task built for the role. Results go on your verified profile, so companies see proof before the first interview.
- 1Sequence writing task
- 2Discovery role-play
- 3English
- 4Typing
- 5Video screening with a recruiter
- 6Reference and identity checks when shortlisted
What do companies look for in a sales development representative?
Beyond core skills, these are the signals that most often get a sales development representative from shortlist to offer:
- Confident, clear spoken English and a natural phone manner
- Recorded calls or role-plays that show objection handling
- CRM discipline: every touch logged, every follow-up booked
- Overlap with the client's business hours
Frequently asked questions
How much does a remote sales development representative make?
Full-time remote sales development representatives placed through VAHired typically earn $900–$2,500 per month, depending on experience, results and time-zone overlap. Entry-level roles start near $900; senior specialists reach $2,500 or more.
What skills do I need to become a remote sales development representative?
Companies expect hands-on experience with tools like Apollo, Outreach, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, strong written English and a reliable work setup. VAHired tests sales development representatives on: Sequence writing task, Discovery role-play, English, Typing.
Can I work as a sales development representative from outside the US?
Yes. Most sales development representative roles we fill are fully remote and open to talent in 40+ countries, as long as you can overlap with the client's business hours.
How do I apply for remote sales development representative jobs with VAHired?
Complete the free 15-minute application, choose Sales Development Representative as your main role, and finish the English and typing tests. Our team reviews your profile and contacts you if you match open roles.