Entry-Level Sales Jobs in NYC (No Experience Needed): A 2026 Guide

Short answer: You can land an entry-level sales job in New York City without experience by targeting companies that train new reps and sell to businesses. NexGen Lending hires Sales Representatives for its Hoboken office, one PATH ride from Manhattan, and teaches the products, the sales process and business finance from day one. The application takes about two minutes.

At a glance

Role: Sales Representative (business funding)
Office: 2 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Experience: Not required. We train.
Commute: PATH from 33rd St (Herald Square) or World Trade Center; NY Waterway ferry
Who it fits: People new to sales, career changers and experienced reps
Apply: About two minutes, no cover letter

New York has more sales jobs than almost anywhere in the country, and more people competing for them. Search “sales jobs NYC” and you’ll find thousands of listings, from retail floors to tech startups to call centers. The hard part isn’t finding a job. It’s finding one that teaches you a real skill, gives you room to grow and doesn’t require five years of experience you don’t have yet.

This guide is for people in all five boroughs who want to break into sales. It covers what entry-level sales jobs actually look like, which ones build a career, how to stand out without a sales background and how the commute works if you’re considering a role just across the Hudson. We’re NexGen Lending, a business funding company at 2 Hudson Place in Hoboken, New Jersey, and we’re hiring Sales Representatives.

Can you get a sales job in NYC with no experience?

Short answer: Yes. Many New York sales teams hire for attitude and train for skill, especially in business-to-business roles like business funding, software and staffing. Employers look for coachability, discipline and comfort on the phone. Show those traits in your application and interview, and a missing sales background matters far less than you’d think.

Sales is one of the few careers where results matter more than credentials. A manager can teach you a product, a script and a process. What they can’t teach is whether you’ll pick up the phone after hearing “no” ten times in a row. That’s why good sales teams care more about how you think and work than about the job titles on your resume.

At NexGen, we say it plainly on our careers page: you don’t need 10 years of finance experience, a perfect resume or to know everything on day one. You need hunger, discipline and the willingness to be coached.

What kinds of entry-level sales jobs are there in New York?

Short answer: The main categories are retail sales, inside sales and call centers, sales development (SDR) roles at tech companies, and business-to-business advisory roles like business funding. They differ in who you sell to, how much you learn about business and how far the role can take you. B2B roles usually build the most transferable skills.

Role type	Who you talk to	What you learn	Where it can lead
Retail sales	Walk-in shoppers	Customer service, product knowledge	Store management
Call center / inside sales	Consumers, often on scripts	Phone confidence, volume	Team lead, often within the same center
Tech SDR	Companies, mostly to book meetings for others	Prospecting, outreach	Account executive
Business funding Sales Representative (NexGen)	Business owners making real financial decisions	Sales, finance, negotiation, how companies make money	Senior Producer, Team Lead, Sales Manager, leadership

None of these is a bad start. But if you want a sales job that also teaches you how businesses operate, how cash flow works and how owners make big decisions, business funding is hard to beat. Every conversation is with an entrepreneur: a restaurant owner in Astoria, a contractor in the Bronx, a boutique in SoHo.

What is a business funding Sales Representative? A business funding Sales Representative helps small and mid-sized business owners find financing such as lines of credit, equipment financing, SBA loans and revenue-based financing. You qualify the business, understand what the owner needs, match them with the right options and guide them through to funding. NexGen offers programs from $10,000 to $20,000,000 through a network of 150+ private lenders. Read more in what a business funding advisor does.

Where can I find sales jobs in each NYC borough?

Short answer: Every borough has sales jobs, but many of the best training-focused roles sit in Manhattan and just across the river in Hoboken and Jersey City. If you live in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx or Staten Island, look for roles near subway lines that connect to the PATH at 33rd Street or World Trade Center.

We wrote a guide for each borough covering the local job market, what employers there look for and how the commute to Hoboken works from your neighborhood:

Sales jobs in Manhattan: finance sales without the Wall Street résumé.
Sales jobs in Brooklyn: for hustlers, side-business builders and people ready for a career.
Sales jobs in Queens: multilingual, people-first and built for B2B.
Sales jobs in the Bronx: a career path, not just a paycheck.
Sales jobs on Staten Island: ferry-friendly roles across the harbor.

Outside the city? See our guides to sales jobs in New Jersey and sales jobs in Connecticut.

How do you get from NYC to the NexGen office in Hoboken?

Short answer: Our office at 2 Hudson Place sits next to Hoboken Terminal. PATH trains run to Hoboken from 33rd Street, 23rd Street, 14th Street, 9th Street and Christopher Street in Manhattan, and from the World Trade Center. NY Waterway ferries also connect Manhattan to Hoboken.

From many parts of Manhattan, the commute to Hoboken can be shorter than people expect. PATH accepts contactless cards and phones; check panynj.gov/path for current fares. The Hoboken station is steps from our door.

From Manhattan: take the PATH from any 6th Avenue stop (33rd, 23rd, 14th, 9th) or Christopher Street, or the PATH from World Trade Center.
From Brooklyn and Queens: ride the subway to 34th Street–Herald Square or to World Trade Center/Fulton Street and transfer to the PATH.
From the Bronx: take the subway into Manhattan and connect to the PATH at 33rd Street or World Trade Center.
From Staten Island: take the Staten Island Ferry to Whitehall, then the subway to World Trade Center for the PATH.
By ferry: NY Waterway runs ferries between Manhattan terminals and Hoboken.

Check the PATH, MTA and NY Waterway websites for current schedules and fares.

What does NexGen look for in a new sales rep?

Short answer: We look for seven traits: hungry, coachable, competitive, accountable, disciplined, relentless and entrepreneurial. We don’t screen for a finance degree or years in sales. We screen for people who want more from their careers, take feedback well and keep going after the first “no.”

Hungry. You want more than a predictable paycheck.
Coachable. You want feedback because you want to improve.
Competitive. You want to win, and you want the people around you to win too.
Accountable. You look for solutions before you look for someone to blame.
Disciplined. Motivation comes and goes. Discipline doesn’t.
Relentless. The first “no” isn’t always the final answer.
Entrepreneurial. You think like an owner and look for opportunities.

New Yorkers tend to have a head start on several of these. If you’ve worked a busy restaurant shift, managed a store, driven for a living, run a side business or hustled through a city that doesn’t slow down for anyone, you already know more about sales than you think.

What will I learn in my first year?

Short answer: Months 1 to 3 focus on learning the business, products and sales process and building confidence on the phone. Months 4 to 6 build independence and consistency. Months 7 to 12 are about becoming a serious producer with your own book of business. Year two opens doors to leadership and new roles.

Months 1–3: Learn the business, products and sales process. Make the calls. Build confidence. Learn how to handle rejection. Start building your pipeline.
Months 4–6: Become more independent. Develop your own style. Improve conversion. Build relationships and create consistency.
Months 7–12: Become a serious producer. Build a book of business. Increase your earning potential and take on more responsibility.
Year 2 and beyond: Leadership, management, business development, lending and strategic opportunities as NexGen grows.

Along the way, you’ll train on six skills that compound for life: sales, finance, negotiation, relationships, business and leadership. You’ll use a CRM that shows exactly where every opportunity stands, follow a defined sales process and get coached by people who have done the work.

What is the career path for a sales rep at NexGen?

Short answer: The path runs from Sales Representative to Senior Producer, Team Lead, Sales Manager and leadership. Each step is earned through consistent production and the ability to develop others. Because NexGen is growing its brokerage, lending platform and technology, new roles open as the company scales.

Step	Role	Focus
1	Sales Representative	Learn the business, build your pipeline, develop your sales skills
2	Senior Producer	Become consistent and build your own book of business
3	Team Lead	Help develop other salespeople while continuing to produce
4	Sales Manager	Lead a team, develop talent and drive production
5	Leadership	Take on greater responsibility as NexGen scales

How much do entry-level sales jobs pay?

Short answer: Pay varies widely by company and structure, from hourly retail wages to base-plus-commission roles where income grows with performance. At NexGen, compensation details are covered in the interview so you get accurate, current information. Ask any employer how pay is structured, how commission is earned and what top performers do differently.

When you compare sales jobs, look past the headline number. Ask how long training lasts, who coaches you, what the career path looks like and how the company treats its clients. At NexGen, our standard is Customer first. Commission second. A deal might pay you once. A relationship can pay you for years.

How do I apply for a sales job at NexGen?

Short answer: Fill out the quick application on our careers page. It takes about two minutes and doesn’t require a cover letter. Tell us your experience level, when you can start and why you want it. If it’s a fit, someone from our team will reach out by phone or email to set up a conversation.

Go to the NexGen application.
Add your name, email and phone number.
Choose your sales experience. “None — ready to learn” is a real option.
Tell us when you can start and, if you’d like, share a LinkedIn or resume link.
Answer one question: how badly do you want it?

Frequently asked questions

Is this a remote sales job?

No. The Sales Representative role is based in person at our office at 2 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ. We believe you get better faster on a sales floor surrounded by people who expect more.

Do I need a finance degree or license to apply?

No finance degree or background is required. We train you on the business, our products and the sales process. Any requirements for the role are discussed during the hiring process.

I’m changing careers. Is that a problem?

Not at all. Career changers from hospitality, retail, fitness, real estate, the trades and customer service often do well because they already know how to work with people.

What does NexGen actually sell?

Business financing. We help small and mid-sized businesses access lines of credit, equipment financing, SBA loans, term loans, revenue-based financing and more, from $10,000 to $20,000,000, with many approvals in 1 to 24 hours.

How soon will I hear back?

Our team reviews every application. If it’s a fit, we’ll reach out by phone or email to set up a conversation.

Ready to bet on yourself? No experience needed, no cover letter, about two minutes. Questions? Call (908) 639-4361.
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NexGen Lending is an equal opportunity employer. Role details, schedules and compensation are discussed during the hiring process. Transit routes are general; check PATH, MTA and NY Waterway for current service.