Question 1

How much do outside sales reps make in Columbus?

Accepted Answer

Median disclosed base in Columbus is $40k across 1 active postings. The p25–p75 range runs $40k–$40k. Variable pay typically adds 30–60% on top of base for established reps; medical device and pharma sit at the upper end of the range.

Question 2

Which industries hire the most outside sales reps in Columbus?

Accepted Answer

By active-role count: Industrial Supply & Distribution (3), Medical Device (1), SaaS Field Sales (1). The mix shifts seasonally — construction and HVAC peak in Q1, medical device hires steadily year-round.

Question 3

Is Columbus a good market for an outside sales career?

Accepted Answer

For territory-owned roles, Columbus offers density, employer diversity, and accessible travel between accounts. The metro consistently runs in the top OH cities for outside-sales hiring, and most national employers maintain a regional presence here.

Question 4

Are outside sales jobs in Columbus territory-based or office-based?

Accepted Answer

Territory-based, with a home base. Typical week: 3–4 days visiting accounts in the field, 1 day on admin / pipeline / training from home. Some employers occasionally label desk-based account roles as "outside sales" too — those aren't included here; this page only surfaces territory-owned positions.

Outside sales jobs in Columbus, OH.

Columbus outside-sales market.

Employers hiring most outside-sales reps in Columbus.

$40k median base across 1 disclosed-comp roles.

6 open outside-sales roles in Columbus right now.

Territory Sales Representative - Non-Alc

Sales Representative - Cardiac Rhythm Management - Columbus, OH

Outside Sales Representative (base plus commission)

Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Power Components and Solutions

Territory Account Executive, Retail - Columbus, GA

Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Power Service & Repair

Other outside-sales markets within range.

Questions about the Columbus outside-sales market.