Inside/Outside Sales, whats the diff?

[T-Man]

Whats the difference between Inside sales people and outside sales people? Can someone tell me, thanks. I see those terms alot in job ads.

[gman]

Whats the difference between Inside sales people and outside sales people? Can someone tell me, thanks. I see those terms alot in job ads.

Stay in store vs travelling?

[Bopperland]

Stay in store vs travelling?

Close enough.

Outside sales basically involve generating new leads by travelling to prospect companies and trying to solicit business. Cold calls.

Inside sales are more an order desk scenario where customers are contacting you, or you are canvassing existing customers for orders.