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      "title": "Sales Development Representative (SDR): job_overview",
      "summary": "A Sales Development Representative generates outbound leads, qualifies prospects, and sets appointments for the sales team, typically working remotely from a computer.",
      "body": "A Sales Development Representative generates outbound leads, qualifies prospects, and sets appointments for the sales team, typically working remotely from a computer.\n\nWhat PayScale actually says:\n\n“The average salary for a Sales Development Representative is $43,709 in 2026; Base Salary $34k - $59k; Total Pay $36k - $77k; based on 324 salary profiles (last updated Sep 01 2026).”\n\nNote: PayScale data is third-party self-reported survey; O*NET does not have a separate SDR code, mapped to 41-3091 family.",
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      "title": "Inside Sales Representative: job_overview",
      "summary": "An Inside Sales Representative sells products or services remotely by phone, email, and CRM tools rather than traveling to meet customers in person.",
      "body": "An Inside Sales Representative sells products or services remotely by phone, email, and CRM tools rather than traveling to meet customers in person.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025): $17.04 hourly, $35,450 annual; Employment (2024): 67,400 employees; Projected growth (2024-2034): Decline (-1% or lower).”\n\nNote: O*NET maps Inside Sales Representative to Telemarketer SOC 41-9041; sample job titles include 'Inside Sales Representative' and 'Telephone Sales Representative'.",
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      "title": "Appointment Setter: job_overview",
      "summary": "An Appointment Setter makes outbound calls to prospects to schedule sales meetings for account executives or field sales teams, often working remotely.",
      "body": "An Appointment Setter makes outbound calls to prospects to schedule sales meetings for account executives or field sales teams, often working remotely.\n\nWhat PayScale actually says:\n\n“Average hourly pay for an Appointment Setter is $16.08 in 2026; Hourly Rate $13 - $21; Total Pay $28k - $47k; based on 76 salary profiles (last updated May 12 2026).”\n\nNote: PayScale is third-party self-reported; O*NET maps appointment setting tasks to Telemarketer SOC 41-9041.",
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      "summary": "A Telemarketer solicits orders or donations over the telephone, either inbound or outbound, and may work remotely from a call center setup.",
      "body": "A Telemarketer solicits orders or donations over the telephone, either inbound or outbound, and may work remotely from a call center setup.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone. Sample of reported job titles: Call Agent, Inside Sales Representative, Telemarketer, Telephone Sales Representative.”\n\nNote: O*NET page updated August 25, 2026.",
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        "startup_cost": "minimal — telephone, computer, quiet workspace",
        "skill_level": "entry — no degree required for most positions",
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      "summary": "A Sales Representative sells products or services to businesses or consumers, with many positions offering remote or hybrid work arrangements.",
      "body": "A Sales Representative sells products or services to businesses or consumers, with many positions offering remote or hybrid work arrangements.\n\nWhat PayScale actually says:\n\n“Average salary for a Sales Representative is $52,371 in 2026; Base Salary $34k - $87k; Total Pay $27k - $90k; based on 564 salary profiles (last updated Mar 01 2025).”\n\nNote: PayScale is third-party self-reported; O*NET maps to multiple SOC codes depending on industry.",
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      "summary": "A Business Development Representative identifies and qualifies new business opportunities, often remotely, by researching target companies and initiating outbound outreach.",
      "body": "A Business Development Representative identifies and qualifies new business opportunities, often remotely, by researching target companies and initiating outbound outreach.\n\nWhat PayScale actually says:\n\n“Average salary for a Business Development Representative is $56,095 in 2026; Base Salary $42k - $78k; Total Pay $43k - $89k; based on 705 salary profiles (last updated Jun 26 2026).”\n\nNote: PayScale data is self-reported survey; O*NET maps BDR tasks to 41-3091 and 41-3031.",
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      "title": "Account Executive: job_overview",
      "summary": "An Account Executive manages existing client relationships and sells additional products or services, often working remotely with a portfolio of business accounts.",
      "body": "An Account Executive manages existing client relationships and sells additional products or services, often working remotely with a portfolio of business accounts.\n\nWhat PayScale actually says:\n\n“Average salary for an Account Executive is $69,682 in 2026; Base Salary $47k - $115k; Total Pay $49k - $136k; based on 3,225 salary profiles (last updated Jul 14 2026).”\n\nNote: PayScale large sample (3,225 profiles) but self-reported.",
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      "title": "Recruiter: job_overview",
      "summary": "A Recruiter sources, screens, and interviews job candidates for organizations, with many roles now fully remote and conducted via video and phone.",
      "body": "A Recruiter sources, screens, and interviews job candidates for organizations, with many roles now fully remote and conducted via video and phone.\n\nWhat PayScale actually says:\n\n“Average salary for a Recruiter is $63,002 in 2026; Base Salary $45k - $91k; Total Pay $43k - $92k; based on 4,082 salary profiles (last updated Jul 13 2026).”\n\nNote: PayScale is third-party self-reported; O*NET confirms recruiter tasks under HR Specialist SOC.",
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      "title": "Human Resources Specialist: job_overview",
      "summary": "Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place individuals within an organization, performing searches for qualified candidates using databases and Internet recruiting resources.",
      "body": "Human Resources Specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place individuals within an organization, performing searches for qualified candidates using databases and Internet recruiting resources.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization; Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources.”\n\nNote: O*NET Bright Outlook occupation updated August 25, 2026.",
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      "title": "Sales Representative of Services: job_overview",
      "summary": "A Sales Representative of Services sells non-tangible services to individuals or businesses, often remotely by phone and email.",
      "body": "A Sales Representative of Services sells non-tangible services to individuals or businesses, often remotely by phone and email.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025): $33.65 hourly, $69,990 annual; Employment (2024): 1,226,700 employees; Projected job openings (2024-2034): 123,000.”\n\nNote: Bright Outlook occupation; large employment base.",
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        "job_name": "Sales Representative of Services, Except Advertising/Insurance/Financial/Travel",
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        "what_it_is": "Sells services to clients; describes options, resolves problems, negotiates prices, and maintains customer records; remote-friendly role.",
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      "title": "Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent: job_overview",
      "summary": "A Securities and Commodities Sales Agent buys and sells investment products for clients, often working remotely with phone and computer access.",
      "body": "A Securities and Commodities Sales Agent buys and sells investment products for clients, often working remotely with phone and computer access.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals; May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.”\n\nNote: Licensure (FINRA Series 7, 63, 66) is a significant barrier; O*NET states Job Zone Four (considerable preparation).",
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        "job_name": "Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent",
        "category": "Remote Sales",
        "what_it_is": "Buys and sells securities or commodities; advises customers on stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions; remote-friendly.",
        "startup_cost": "moderate — computer, phone, internet, FINRA licenses required",
        "skill_level": "senior — bachelor's degree + licenses (Series 7, 63, 66) typically required",
        "typical_pay_range": "wage data available by state via O*NET",
        "pay_unit": "yearly",
        "where_to_find_work": "Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, proprietary trading firms, broker-dealers",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Financial Advisor, Personal Banker, Trader, Investment Representative"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing",
          "craft.posting"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1574_job_discovery_remote_sales_and_recruiting_angle_boards_remote_sales_techwriter",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Technical Writer: job_overview",
      "summary": "A Technical Writer produces equipment manuals, operating instructions, and technical documentation, with many positions fully remote.",
      "body": "A Technical Writer produces equipment manuals, operating instructions, and technical documentation, with many positions fully remote.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025): $43.46 hourly, $90,390 annual; Employment (2024): 56,400 employees.”\n\nNote: Included as remote-friendly writing-adjacent role; not a core sales position.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-3042.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET)",
      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025): $43.46 hourly, $90,390 annual; Employment (2024): 56,400 employees.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1574-job-discovery-remote-sales-and-recruiting-angle-boards",
      "subject": "Technical Writer",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Technical Writer",
        "category": "Remote Writing",
        "what_it_is": "Writes technical materials such as equipment manuals, appendices, operating and maintenance instructions; may assist in layout work.",
        "startup_cost": "minimal — computer, internet, writing software",
        "skill_level": "mid — bachelor's typically required",
        "typical_pay_range": "$90,390 annual median",
        "pay_unit": "yearly",
        "where_to_find_work": "Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, FlexJobs, Remote OK, We Work Remotely",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Technical Editor, Content Strategist, Documentation Specialist, Grant Writer"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing",
          "craft.posting"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1574_job_discovery_remote_sales_and_recruiting_angle_boards_remote_sales_newaccts",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New Accounts Clerk: job_overview",
      "summary": "A New Accounts Clerk interviews customers and processes applications to open accounts at financial institutions, often working remotely or in a branch.",
      "body": "A New Accounts Clerk interviews customers and processes applications to open accounts at financial institutions, often working remotely or in a branch.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications; Median wages (2025): $22.92 hourly, $47,670 annual.”\n\nNote: Declining employment projected (-1% to lower 2024-2034); branch banking roles increasingly hybrid/remote.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4141.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (O*NET)",
      "evidence_quote": "Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications; Median wages (2025): $22.92 hourly, $47,670 annual.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1574-job-discovery-remote-sales-and-recruiting-angle-boards",
      "subject": "New Accounts Clerk",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "New Accounts Clerk",
        "category": "Remote Sales/Clerical",
        "what_it_is": "Interviews persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions; explains account services and assists with applications.",
        "startup_cost": "minimal — computer, phone, internet",
        "skill_level": "entry — high school diploma or equivalent",
        "typical_pay_range": "$47,670 annual median",
        "pay_unit": "yearly",
        "where_to_find_work": "Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, bank career pages, FlexJobs",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Customer Service Representative, Personal Banker, Teller, Banking Services Representative"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing",
          "craft.posting"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}
