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Careers›Roles›Junior Field Sales Consultant
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Junior Field Sales Consultant

The outside sales learner — developing face-to-face sales skills in the field.

Junior Field Sales Consultant pay typically runs $37K–$47K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 3% through 2034.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Junior Field Sales Consultants
Professional Services · 23%Technology & Information · 15%Administrative Services · 14%Construction · 10%Retail · 9%Transportation & Logistics · 5%
Job markets for Junior Field Sales Consultants
Where Junior Field Sales Consultant jobs concentrate · ~392 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Field Sales Consultant

As a Junior Field Sales Consultant, you're beginning your career in outside sales, meeting customers in person to present products or services. You learn field selling techniques while working under experienced representatives.

Your day involves accompanying senior reps on calls, conducting supported sales visits, learning presentation skills, and developing territory knowledge. You're building the skills for independent field sales.

The work offers autonomy and variety. Field sales takes you out of the office to meet customers at their locations, requiring self-direction and adaptability. Junior consultants learn these skills while building confidence in customer-facing situations. The people who succeed here enjoy the variety of field work, are comfortable with face-to-face selling, and can manage their own schedules effectively.

What people in this role value
Work values data not available for this role.
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
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ManagingContributing
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Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Field Sales Consultant
Product/service typeCustomer segmentTerritory sizeSales cycleSupport level
Field consulting varies by industry and product. B2B selling to businesses differs from B2C residential sales. Territory size affects travel requirements. Some products have quick sales cycles; others require multiple visits. The level of support and training for junior reps varies.
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Field Sales Consultants (SOC 41-3091.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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What it takes to advance
1
Presentation skills
Effective in-person presentations drive sales
2
Territory management
Planning and organizing field coverage
3
Closing techniques
Converting opportunities to sales
Lateral Moves
Inside Sales Representative →
If you prefer phone-based selling without travel
Account Manager →
If you want to manage existing relationships rather than hunt
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What products or services would I be selling?
What does the territory look like?
How much travel is involved?
What training is provided for new reps?
What does progression to full quota look like?
✦ Editorial — career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$37K–$142K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.2M
U.S. Employment
+3.1%
10yr Growth
123K
Annual Openings

How Junior Field Sales Consultant pay & employment are changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

No skills data available

O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-3091.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Field Sales Consultant

What does a Junior Field Sales Consultant do?

The outside sales learner — developing face-to-face sales skills in the field.

How much does a Junior Field Sales Consultant make?

Median pay for a Junior Field Sales Consultant is about $66K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $37K to $142K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

Is a Junior Field Sales Consultant in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.1% through 2034, with roughly 1.2 million people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Junior Field Sales Consultant?

Closely related roles include Field Sales Consultant, Junior Automotive Sales Consultant (auto Sales Consultant), and Accounts Manager.

Career advice

Junior Field Sales Consultant career advice

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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