Outside Sales Representative Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Outside sales reps in Philadelphia drive a territory, not a desk, calling on restaurants, offices, plants and operating rooms from the Northeast to South Philly. Posted 2026 packages run from about $45,000 to a $95,000 base, plus commission and a car allowance. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and what it pays.
Current outside sales representative Openings in Philadelphia, PA
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Outside Sales Representative Work in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's field sales jobs follow its customers. Foodservice is a big buyer base: a city packed with restaurants, hospitals, universities and stadium concessions keeps Sysco and its Buckhead Meat & Seafood and Edward Don units hiring territory reps. Uniform and facility services come next, with Cintas posting Philadelphia territories plus suburban routes in Ardmore, King of Prussia and Aston. Comcast Business sends small-business account executives out of 11400 Northeast Ave to canvass and cold call small businesses, and medical device reps such as Stryker's endoscopy team work the operating rooms of downtown Philadelphia hospitals.
Expect to spend your day on I-95, the Schuylkill and the Boulevard, and to cross into South Jersey or the collar counties if your territory runs that far. Parking and traffic are part of the job, which is why car allowances are standard.
Top Philadelphia Employers Hiring Outside Sales Representatives
These employers posted outside or territory sales roles based in Philadelphia in 2026:
- Cintas - hires facility services and first aid and safety sales reps for Philadelphia territories, with base pay, uncapped commission and a vehicle allowance.
- Comcast Business - hires small and midsize business account executives out of its Northeast Philadelphia office to canvass, cold call and meet owners face to face.
- Sysco Philadelphia - the foodservice distributor hires outside sales reps who build restaurant accounts, including bilingual Russian or Ukrainian territories.
- Buckhead Meat & Seafood - the Sysco specialty unit hires sales consultants to sell meat and seafood to Philadelphia kitchens, with up to 75% travel.
- Edward Don & Company - the foodservice equipment and supply unit of Sysco hires a Philadelphia territory rep on a salaried base plus bonus.
- Stryker - hires endoscopy sales reps for the downtown Philadelphia territory who work in hospital operating rooms and physician offices.
Outside Sales Representative Salaries in Philadelphia
- Entry level: about $45,000 to $78,000 in total pay, the range posted for entry territory roles by Cintas and Comcast Business, whose base is $48,048.
- Experienced: roughly $77,000 to $110,000 a year for wholesale and manufacturing sales reps in the Philadelphia area.
- Senior and technical: about $130,000 to $158,000 for technical and scientific product reps, including medical device sales.
These are estimates built from PA Department of Labor & Industry May 2025 wage data for the Philadelphia Metropolitan Division and posted 2026 pay. Product type moves pay most: medical device and technical reps earn well above uniform, telecom and foodservice reps. Commission plans, car allowances and whether your territory is established or brand new also matter.
How to Become an Outside Sales Representative in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania does not license outside sales reps, but almost every employer requires a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record, and Sysco also asks for your own auto insurance. Cintas and Comcast Business hire with a high school diploma or little experience and train you; foodservice and medical device roles want restaurant, B2B or operating room experience. Temple University's Fox School of Business on North Broad offers a Sales Minor and a Professional Selling and Sales Management course, and the Community College of Philadelphia offers a Business Leadership AAS at its Spring Garden Street main campus.
What the Job Involves
Outside sales reps own a territory and visit customers in person. The day mixes prospecting, cold visits and scheduled meetings, product demonstrations, quotes and negotiation, and follow-up on orders and service problems. Reps plan routes, log every call in a CRM, and report weekly results against a sales target. Medical device reps also support procedures and train clinical staff on the products.
Skills Employers Look For
- A clean driving record and comfort on the road all day
- Cold calling and walk-in prospecting
- Presenting and demonstrating a product in person
- Negotiating price and terms
- Territory and route planning
- CRM and Microsoft Office skills
Career Path and Advancement
Many Philadelphia outside reps start in inside sales or retail, move to a field territory at Cintas or Comcast Business, then step up to larger accounts, specialty foodservice or medical device sales, where pay jumps. From there the path leads to key account manager, district or sales manager, and regional roles that cover the collar counties and South Jersey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license for outside sales in Philadelphia?
Pennsylvania has no sales license for general outside sales. You do need a valid driver's license and a record your employer can insure, and selling insurance or securities requires its own license.
How much do outside sales reps make in Philadelphia?
Entry field roles posted in 2026 pay about $45,000 to $78,000 in total, and Comcast Business pairs a $48,048 base with a $78,048 target. Experienced wholesale reps in the region earn about $77,000 to $110,000, and technical reps earn more.
Do outside sales jobs come with a car?
Most Philadelphia postings pay a car allowance instead of a company car. Cintas covers gas, insurance and maintenance through its vehicle allowance, and Sysco's Buckhead unit includes a car allowance.
Can I get into outside sales without experience?
Yes. Comcast Business posts account executive roles for 0 to 2 years of experience, and Cintas requires only a high school diploma. Medical device and specialty foodservice roles expect prior sales or industry experience.
How much driving do Philadelphia outside sales reps do?
Plenty. Territories often cover the city plus the collar counties or South Jersey, and some foodservice roles list up to 75% travel. Plan on regular time on I-95, the Schuylkill and Roosevelt Boulevard.
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