Business, Finance & Law

Sales & Business Development careers

27 careers in this family — each with a personality-fit profile built on the Big Five and RIASEC frameworks. Click any role to see who it suits and why.

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Frequently asked questions about Sales & Business Development careers

What kinds of roles are in Sales & Business Development?

Traitstack profiles 27 sales & business development roles in the Business, Finance & Law sector, spanning a wide range — from Telemarketer (median $35,000) through Travel Agency Manager ($75,000) to Solutions Engineer ($125,000).

What do Sales & Business Development careers pay?

Across the 27 sales & business development roles profiled, median salaries run from about $35,000 (Telemarketer) to $125,000 (Solutions Engineer), with a typical median of $75,000.

What personality suits Sales & Business Development careers?

Averaged across the 27 sales & business development roles profiled, the field skews towards people who are outgoing — energised by people, visibility and quick social contact (average Extraversion 81/100) and highly conscientious — precise, organised and strong on follow-through (average Conscientiousness 71/100). On interests, 26 of the 27 roles lead with an Enterprising (E) profile.

Which Sales & Business Development careers have the best job outlook?

Of the 27 sales & business development roles profiled, 9 are rated growing or excellent for outlook, including Customer Success Manager, ICT Account Manager, Partnerships Manager and Sales Engineer.