Sales Lead Jobs in New Jersey

Sales Lead jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in Newark, Jersey City, and Edison, where companies like Johnson & Johnson, Cognizant, and Bed Bath & Beyond have long maintained significant sales operations. The role is in steady demand across pharmaceutical sales, retail management, and B2B technology, with openings at both the frontline team-lead and senior territory level. New Jersey's position between two major metro markets keeps hiring active year-round. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles40
Top employerDollar General
Top cityBridgewater, NJ
Cities hiring35
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Lead Sales Associate
Xcel Management Inc.
Secaucus, New Jersey
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$24.39 - $29.37/hr
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Caleres Inc.
Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear
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Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear
Caleres Inc.
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$16.4 - $20.5/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Famous Footwear
Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear
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Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear
Famous Footwear
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$16.4 - $20.5/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear
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Part-Time Sales Lead - Famous Footwear
Caleres Inc.
Toms River, New Jersey
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$16.4 - $20.5/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Wholesale Sales Lead — Specialty Coffee
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Wholesale Sales Lead — Specialty Coffee
Queen City Coffee Roasters
Plainfield, New Jersey
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$70k - $115k/yr
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Sales Lead Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bridgewater
3 jobs
Manahawkin
2 jobs
Toms River
2 jobs
Cherry Hill
2 jobs
Wayne
1 job
Newark
1 job
Newton
1 job
Marlton
1 job
Paramus
1 job

Sales Lead Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Dollar General
    Dollar General21
  • Talbots
    Talbots4
  • S
    Soma2
  • Caleres
    Caleres2
  • F
    Famous Footwear2

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales lead jobs across New Jersey.

  • Proven experience leading a sales team or serving as a senior sales associate
  • Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed monthly or quarterly sales targets
  • Strong knowledge of CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred
  • Ability to train, coach, and evaluate junior sales associates on the floor
  • Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills required

Sales Lead Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales lead in New Jersey?

Most sales lead roles in New Jersey do not require a state-issued license, but industry-specific positions do carry credential expectations. Pharmaceutical sales leads often need familiarity with New Jersey's dense life sciences sector and may benefit from a science-related degree. Retail and B2B sales leads typically advance from associate roles by demonstrating consistent performance. Building experience with a recognized CRM platform and completing employer-run leadership training programs strengthens a candidate's path considerably.

Which companies hire sales leads in New Jersey?

New Jersey sales lead roles are posted by Dollar General, Talbots, and Soma and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical, technology, and retail headquarters means hiring is spread across a wide range of industries throughout the state.

Which New Jersey cities have the most sales lead jobs?

Bridgewater, Manahawkin, and Toms River have the most sales lead openings in New Jersey right now. Newark and Jersey City benefit from their proximity to the New York metro's corporate base, while Edison draws consistent hiring from the pharmaceutical and logistics firms clustered along the Route 1 corridor, making the distribution reflect where New Jersey's largest commercial employers are actually headquartered or regionally based.

Are there remote sales lead jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, though they are more selective than fully desk-based roles. About 33% of sales lead openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the mix of field-based and inside-sales positions in the state. Remote availability tends to be highest in inside sales and B2B account management roles, where territory oversight can be handled without a physical storefront or client site presence.

How can I get hired as a sales lead in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is advancing from a sales associate role at a New Jersey retail chain, pharmaceutical distributor, or B2B company and demonstrating strong individual performance metrics. Large employers like those in the Route 1 life sciences corridor and Newark-area corporate offices regularly promote from within. Completing a recognized sales methodology course, building familiarity with a CRM platform, and pursuing an associate or entry-level account coordinator role are concrete steps that open the door to a sales lead title without prior leadership experience.

Where can I find and apply to sales lead jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to sales lead jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly. No account or profile is required to search and apply.

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