Question 1

How much do outside sales reps make in Portland?

Accepted Answer

Median disclosed base in Portland is $59k across 2 active postings. The p25–p75 range runs $59k–$60k. 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 Portland?

Accepted Answer

By active-role count: Medical Device (3), Industrial Supply & Distribution (2), Food Service Distribution (1), SaaS Field Sales (1), Commercial Services (1). The mix shifts seasonally — construction and HVAC peak in Q1, medical device hires steadily year-round.

Question 3

Is Portland a good market for an outside sales career?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Are outside sales jobs in Portland 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 Portland, OR.

Portland outside-sales market.

Employers hiring most outside-sales reps in Portland.

$59k median base across 2 disclosed-comp roles.

9 open outside-sales roles in Portland right now.

Outside Sales Representative

Breast Care Sales Representative- Portland, OR

Breast Care Sales Representative- Portland, OR

Territory Sales and Service Representative

Energy Services Account Executive

AF Solutions Territory Manager - Portland, OR

Field Sales Associate | Urology - Endourology | Portland, OR

Field Sales Representative - Microelectronics - Portland, OR

Sales Representative / Retail Account Manager (RAM)

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Questions about the Portland outside-sales market.