Sales Representative Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Sales representatives in Philadelphia sell everything from Flyers season tickets and Xfinity service to uniforms, restaurant supplies and surgical scopes. Wholesale sales reps in the region earn a median of about $77,000, and entry roles often start near $45,000 plus commission. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and how to break in.
Current sales representative Openings in Philadelphia, PA
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Sales Representative Work in Philadelphia
Sales jobs in Philadelphia follow the city's biggest customers: hospitals and universities, the restaurant trade, small businesses along the commercial corridors, and fans. Comcast, headquartered in Center City, hires across several sales lines: Comcast Business account executives in the Northeast, Xfinity retail consultants, and group ticket sellers for Comcast Spectacor at Xfinity Mobile Arena in the South Philly stadium district. Foodservice distributors such as Sysco, uniform and safety suppliers such as Cintas, and medical device makers such as Stryker keep territory reps on the road across the city and the collar counties.
The work splits into two tracks. Inside reps sell by phone and screen from Center City offices or from home; outside reps drive a territory on I-95, the Schuylkill and the Boulevard. Retail and rental sales, from Verizon's Walnut Street store to Enterprise Mobility's neighborhood branches, is a common first step.
Top Philadelphia Employers Hiring Sales Representatives
These employers posted sales representative, account executive or sales trainee roles in Philadelphia in 2026:
- Comcast - hires Comcast Business small-business account executives, Xfinity retail sales consultants and Comcast Spectacor ticket sales staff.
- Cintas - hires facility services and first aid and safety sales reps for Philadelphia territories, with commission and a vehicle allowance.
- Sysco Philadelphia - the foodservice distributor and its Buckhead Meat & Seafood unit hire outside reps and sales consultants for restaurant accounts.
- Verizon - hires retail sales associates at 1426 Walnut St and remote customer sales and service reps for the Philadelphia area.
- Enterprise Mobility - hires sales management trainees who learn sales, service and branch operations in Philadelphia rental branches.
- EAB - the education research and software firm hires sales development reps and account executives in its Philadelphia office.
Sales Representative Salaries in Philadelphia
- Entry level: about $43,000 to $58,000 a year, including Enterprise's $57,530 trainee salary and Comcast Business's $48,048 base.
- 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. Commission is the biggest swing factor, so ask how much of the target is base. Product type matters too: technical and medical reps out-earn retail and services reps, and outside roles usually add a car allowance.
How to Become a Sales Representative in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania does not license general sales representatives. Many entry roles take a high school diploma, while Enterprise Mobility and Comcast Spectacor ask for a bachelor's degree, and outside roles require a valid driver's license. Temple University's Fox School of Business on North Broad offers a Sales Minor and a Professional Selling and Sales Management course; the Community College of Philadelphia offers a Business Leadership AAS and proficiency certificate at its Spring Garden Street main campus. Insurance sales is the exception to the no-license rule: producers are licensed by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
What the Job Involves
Sales representatives find customers, learn what they need, present a product or service, negotiate price and close the sale. Daily work includes prospecting by phone, email or in person, running demonstrations, writing quotes, logging activity in a CRM, and following up to keep accounts and win renewals. Most reps work toward a monthly or quarterly target that drives their commission.
Skills Employers Look For
- Confident phone and in-person communication
- Prospecting and cold calling
- Listening to find a customer's real need
- Negotiation and closing
- CRM skills, often Salesforce
- Resilience and self-motivation against a quota
Career Path and Advancement
Philadelphia sales careers often start in retail or inside sales, at a Verizon store, an Enterprise branch or a ticket sales desk, then move to account executive or a field territory with Comcast Business, Cintas or Sysco. Experienced reps step into key accounts, medical device or technical sales, then into sales manager and regional roles covering the collar counties and South Jersey.
Related Careers in Philadelphia
If sales interests you, these Philadelphia roles are close matches:
- Inside Sales Representative Jobs
- Outside Sales Representative Jobs
- Customer Service Representative Jobs
- Call Center Agent Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a sales rep in Philadelphia?
Not for general sales. Pennsylvania has no license for sales representatives. Selling insurance requires a producer license from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, and selling securities requires FINRA exams.
How much do sales representatives make in Philadelphia?
Entry roles posted in 2026 pay about $43,000 to $58,000 before or including commission. Wholesale and manufacturing reps in the region earn a median of about $77,000, and technical reps average close to $128,000.
Can I get a sales job in Philadelphia without experience?
Yes. Retail sales at Verizon, Comcast Business account executive roles for 0 to 2 years of experience, and Enterprise Mobility's trainee program all hire people new to sales. Customer service or restaurant experience counts.
What is the difference between inside and outside sales?
Inside reps sell by phone, email and video from an office or home. Outside reps drive a territory and meet customers in person, and they usually get a car allowance to cover it.
Do sales jobs in Philadelphia pay commission?
Almost all of them do. Most pay a base salary or hourly wage plus commission or bonus, and some, like Stryker's field roles, start with a draw against commission.
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