Sales Jobs in Oregon
Sales jobs in Oregon are concentrated in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and outdoor and consumer goods, with openings at every level from entry-level account coordinators to regional vice presidents. Portland, Salem, and Eugene anchor most of the hiring, and established employers like Nike, Intel, and Providence Health and Services maintain active sales teams across the state. Demand is especially strong in SaaS and software sales, medical device and pharmaceutical sales, and industrial and distribution sales. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary
Take responsibility for selling works of art to build gallery income. Maintain relationships with clients, artists and fellow team members. Process transactions and follow-up on purchases.
Duties
Duties can be broad in scope and include tasks related to sales, correspondence, and customer service. Also handle phone traffic, prepare and process invoices. During regular hours and special events, ensure that the gallery is clean and handle daily maintenance. Responsible for monitoring and keeping artwork safe while the gallery is open. Greet visitors, answer questions and field sales inquiries. As the first person visitors encounter at a gallery, must be personable, knowledgeable about artists and exhibits and have the ability to remember names and faces. Promote current and upcoming exhibits and ensure that visitors do not damage any works in the gallery.
Sales associates typically help with the physical installation of exhibits. This may include painting or repairing walls and pedestals and hanging artwork. They may also assist with keeping the gallery's website and social media outlets up to date as required.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day tasks of gallery:
Promote and sell artists' work, through both walk-in clients and personal outreach
Ensure the gallery is readied and opened on time
Develop client lists by notifying potential clients of works and exhibitions, according to their interests
Extend the client database
Respond to internet/telephone requests for information and process any orders
Work during art festivals
Work closely with individual artists
Assist with packing and shipping of artwork
Unpack, inspect and catalogue into inventory new art that arrives at the gallery
Keep up to date with industry developments and market trends
Any other tasks that may be relevant to ongoing gallery business
Education and Training Requirements
May have a bachelor's degree in a related subject. Have at least 5 years of retail sales experience. Proficient in use of a computer.
Have strong communication skills to work with gallery staff and outside parties on long-term projects. Have multi-tasking skills and be a self-starter.
Working Conditions
A Sales Associate is usually found working in the gallery. Their working hours can extend during gallery events, and may be required to work during weekends, or when the gallery is open. Must be able to lift 30Lbs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales jobs across Oregon.
- Proven ability to meet or exceed quota in a B2B or B2C sales environment
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing presentations and proposals
- Ability to manage a full sales cycle from prospecting through close independently
- Familiarity with Oregon's technology, healthcare, or manufacturing sectors and their buying processes
Sales Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales professional in Oregon?
Most Oregon sales roles require a bachelor's degree and demonstrable selling experience, though requirements vary by industry. Pharmaceutical and medical device sales often expect a science or business degree alongside prior sales experience, while technology and SaaS roles typically look for software fluency and a track of quota attainment. Oregon does not require a state-issued license for most sales positions, though real estate and insurance sales each require passing an Oregon Division of Financial Regulation exam before working independently.
Which companies hire sales professionals in Oregon?
Oregon sales roles are posted by World Market, Nordstrom, and Soma and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Oregon's mix of global technology, consumer goods, and healthcare employers creates a varied range of sales roles, from enterprise software accounts to medical territory management.
Which Oregon cities have the most sales jobs?
Portland, Tigard, and Seaside lead Oregon in sales job volume. Portland dominates because it is home to major corporate headquarters and regional offices in tech, healthcare, and consumer goods, while Salem draws openings from state government contractors and regional distributors, and Eugene benefits from University of Oregon's research partnerships and a growing cluster of outdoor and specialty manufacturers.
Are there remote sales jobs in Oregon?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 44% of sales openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many software, SaaS, and inside sales roles are conducted entirely by phone, video, and email. Field and territory sales roles tied to physical accounts remain largely on-site or travel-based.
How can I get hired as a sales professional in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a sales development representative or business development representative role, which Oregon technology companies and staffing firms hire for without requiring prior quota experience. Large employers like Daimler Trucks North America and Oregon Health and Science University bring on entry-level account coordinators with strong communication skills. A HubSpot or Salesforce certification strengthens any application without requiring prior employment, and lateral moves from customer service or retail roles at employers like Columbia Sportswear are a recognized path into outside sales.
Where can I find and apply to sales jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to sales jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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