Career comparison

Sales Manager vs Enterprise Sales Rep

Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.

Sales Manager

$135,000

Strong Career • 70/100

Enterprise Sales Rep

$160,000

Strong Career • 80/100

Side-by-side metrics

MetricSales ManagerEnterprise Sales Rep
IndustrySalesSales
National median$135,000$160,000
Entry (p10)$70,000$90,000
Top 10% (p90)$230,000$310,000
Growth outlookAverageFaster than average
Typical educationBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
Remote score72/10060/100
Career Opportunity70/100 (Strong Career)80/100 (Strong Career)

Opportunity dimensions

Sales Manager score

70/100

Strong

70

Strong Career

Enterprise Sales Rep score

80/100

Excellent

80

Strong Career