Sales industries with the best commission structure
Looking for jobs that pay commission? From property to yachts, anything can be sold on a commission structure. Whether it's successful or not depends on demand, as well as the wealth of talent and experience an individual has.
There are three main different types of sales commission jobs.
- Salary plus bonus is where employees receive an additional bonus when goals are met.
- Base plus commission sees money being earned via completed sales.
- Commission only is where an employee earns a percentage of each sale.
Here’s a look at five sales sectors where your base salary and additional commissions could add up to six figures.
Good at shifting stock? Sales jobs account for a good portion of the UK’s total employment, and a chunk of those enable you to earn a generous commission on top of your base rate. From financial services sales agents to luxury item sales, we’ve looked at some of the top commission-based jobs to find out which have the most lucrative structures.
Financial Advice
Sales people in this role help their clients to invest their money sensibly, and competent financial advisors can onboard some really high-earning individuals. In this role, you're expected to keep track of financial trends, services and investment vehicles to make sure the best returns are made for your clients. You can choose to work for an organisation or your own limited company. Beginner’s salaries start at £30,000 with the potential to fetch upwards of £200,000 commission. Having inside market knowledge is highly beneficial and experience in investment could increase your commission amount tenfold. There’s always a demand for this role too, which is a clear plus.
Search for the latest financial advisor jobs on Monster.
Luxury Item Sales
Private jets, yachts and extravagant property: the world of luxury retail is brimming with all the grandeur and glamour you’d expect. Commission-based salaries start at £50,000 with uncapped potential for salespeople who can sell supercars to millionaires and yachts to boating enthusiasts.
Search for the latest luxury brand jobs on Monster.
Medical Device Sales
Sales agents in this field make their money by selling equipment and machines from a certain company to surgeons and doctors. There’s usually an annual salary, with commission opportunities ranging from £50,000 and upwards for uncapped potential earnings.
Search for the latest medical sales jobs on Monster.
Digital Media Sales
Digital media continues to be favoured over traditional print, meaning those who sell related products get the lucrative jobs. Sales agents sell online marketing services like search engine optimisation (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising and search engine marketing (SEM). The uncapped earning potential for this market is huge, and usually includes a base salary, too – making it all the more desirable.
Search for the latest digital media jobs on Monster.
The Tech Industry
This is an incredibly lucrative sector. Many wealthy companies need help selling their software, applications and programmes to worldwide corporations and organisations. Companies like IBM focus on selling from strategic areas such as cloud, mobility and data analytics, while cybersecurity company Symantec focuses on, you guessed it, electronic crime prevention. Expect upwards of £45,000 in commission, with the top 10% earning as much as £200,000.
Search for the latest technical sales engineer jobs on Monster.
Consumer Packaged Goods
This field is growing rapidly and involves salespeople to strategically place a product on a national – sometimes global – level, using a variety of network connections in the consumer industry. Employment starts off at brand manager level and works up the ladder until you're fully involved in all aspects of this varied role. Expect a base salary of £80,000 to £120,000 with commission-based pay of £50,000 upwards.
Search for the latest brand manager jobs on Monster.
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