Jobs linked to the sales sector are always in the top 3 most in-demand professions in France. Companies, and especially at this time of crisis, are looking to increase their turnover, which is leading to massive recruitment of qualified salespeople.
In 2019, recruitment in this sector reached a record. A trend that tends to continue in 2021 with a wide choice of sectors to work in. For recent graduates as well as seniors, retail and commerce offer great hiring opportunities. Not to mention the industrial, IT, agricultural and medical sectors, which are also on the lookout for good sales profiles.
More good news! Salaries in commercial functions tend to increase by 4%. The same goes for variable commissions, which are also heading towards an interesting increase. Would you like to know more about the new sales salary barometer in 2021? That is what we will develop in the rest of this article.
The top 3 highest-paying sectors in 2021
In 2021, hiring intentions in the sectors: IT, industrial and consulting will be very promising. The 3 fields will compete to hire the most talented sales profiles.
The IT sector ranks 1st place with a higher salary offer. Companies are today looking for qualified technical salespeople. For a sales engineer position, the starting salary will be around €40,000 per year. As for salespeople specialized in software, SaaS or the cloud, compensation can reach €130,000 per year.
For the industrial field, it maintains continuous growth, with an 8% higher remuneration. Hiring salespeople in 2021 is at the heart of the strategy of companies in this sector. Note that compensation ranges between €40,000 and €50,000 per year for the job of a technical sales representative. For senior positions, notably sales directors, annual compensation exceeds €100,000.
The consulting market is a sector that will show significant momentum in 2021. The remuneration of salespeople in consulting firms is €51,000 per year. For entry-level profiles, they will earn on average €36,000 per year, an increase of 10%. Note that the consulting field offers several interesting development perspectives to seize.
What about the salaries in the tourism, leisure and luxury sectors?
After the great difficulty experienced by the tourism sector, 2021 announces bright prospects, particularly in the business tourism sector (B2B). Salaries for salespeople in tourism, leisure and luxury range between €35,000 and €50,000/year. For profiles with good experience or seniors, remunerations are between €60,000 and €65,000/year.
Here are examples of sales salaries (Source: Glassdoor)
| Job title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Sales Representative Salaries Technitoit – 51 salaries | 45,507 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Randstad – 44 salaries | 27,456 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries CCLD Recrutement – 40 salaries | 49,744 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Verisure – 33 salaries | 2,000 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Expectra – 30 salaries | 28,315 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Axecibles – 27 salaries | 37,922 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Solocal – 27 salaries | 40,000 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Manpower – 23 salaries | 2,073 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Orange – 23 salaries | 3,003 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Adecco – 21 salaries | 2,107 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Würth – 18 salaries | 21,800 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Petit Forestier – 15 salaries | 2,124 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries SFR – 15 salaries | 35,228 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Rentokil Initial – 12 salaries | 35,394 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Hays – 12 salaries | 39,186 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries La Poste – 11 salaries | 33,271 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries AUTO1 Group – 11 salaries | 24,580 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Berner – 11 salaries | 1,820 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Spring Professional – 10 salaries | 32,738 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Futur Digital – 10 salaries | 1,902 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries COMETIK – 10 salaries | 1,584 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Page Personnel – 10 salaries | 41,209 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries E.Leclerc – 10 salaries | 1,634 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Système U – 10 salaries | 1,644 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Start People (Netherlands) – 9 salaries | 28,087 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Interaction – 9 salaries | 25,142 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries CliQéo – 9 salaries | 1,917 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Ranger France – 9 salaries | 3,000 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries AXA – 8 salaries | 1,958 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Pomona – 8 salaries | 1,986 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Meilleurs Agents – 8 salaries | 1,783 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries XEFI – 8 salaries | 21,107 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Groupe Crédit Agricole – 8 salaries | 28,652 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Groupama – 8 salaries | 29,318 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Renault Group – 8 salaries | 1,763 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries MAISONS PIERRE – 8 salaries | 1,490 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries L’Oréal – 7 salaries | 35,394 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries McDonald’s – 7 salaries | 1,545 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries EDF – 7 salaries | 36,075 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries SNCF – 7 salaries | 1,723 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Maximo – 7 salaries | 2,023 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries TotalEnergies – 7 salaries | 36,405 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries NonStop Consulting – 6 salaries | 53,091 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Culligan – 6 salaries | 30,338 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Treatwell – 6 salaries | 29,431 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Carrefour – 6 salaries | 2,351 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Fiducial – 6 salaries | 2,297 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries EF Education First – 6 salaries | 26,907 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Qapa – 6 salaries | €14/hour |
| Sales Representative Salaries Point.P – 6 salaries | 2,064 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries K par K – 6 salaries | 2,480 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries people & baby – 6 salaries | 30,325 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Darty – 5 salaries | 1,612 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Paprec – 5 salaries | 45,094 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Orange – 5 salaries | 1,333 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries Aramisauto – 5 salaries | 1,689 €/month |
| Sales Representative Salaries InterAction – 5 salaries | 24,346 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Groupe Prévoir – 5 salaries | 30,355 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Michelin – 5 salaries | 37,299 €/year |
| Sales Representative Salaries Accor – 5 salaries | 2,000 €/month |
