Choose a sales path: B2B, B2C, SaaS, retail, real estate, insurance, or inside sales
Learn the basics of prospecting, qualifying, pitching, objection handling, and closing
Study sales books, courses, and free online resources
Practice communication, active listening, and persuasion
Build confidence with role-play and mock sales calls
Create a simple resume focused on communication, customer service, and results
Highlight any experience in retail, support, hospitality, fundraising, or outreach
Apply for entry-level roles like SDR, BDR, sales associate, or account executive trainee
Network with salespeople, recruiters, and hiring managers on LinkedIn
Reach out directly to companies you want to work for
Prepare for interviews with common sales questions and role-play scenarios
Learn basic CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot
Track your outreach, interviews, and applications consistently
Set daily goals for applications, networking, and skill practice
Get feedback, improve, and keep applying
Start in a role with training and growth opportunities
Build a track record of hitting targets and learning fast