Business & Sales
Sales Executive
Finds customers, explains the product and closes deals for a company.
SteadyRough pay: ₹2.5–12 LPA
A typical week
- Find and contact possible customers
- Understand what each customer needs
- Demonstrate and explain the product
- Negotiate terms and close deals
- Update records and follow up
Skills that matter
- Clear conversation and listening
- Product knowledge
- Negotiation
- Handling rejection calmly
- Organising follow-ups
How people get started
- Many companies hire graduates from any stream
- Practise conversation and phone skills
- Start in inside sales, field sales or a business development role
- Learn the company's product and CRM tool
- Move into key accounts or team lead roles
Pay
₹2.5–12 lakh per year, from entry level to experienced.
Pay often includes incentives, so total earnings depend on targets achieved.
A rough, rounded guide only. Check current job postings and official sources before deciding. Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026.
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