Taking the leap and becoming a freelancer is a no easy decision, but it’s one that more and more people are choosing to make. Some estimates state that by 2020, over 50% of the US workforce will be self-employed. This indicates a seismic shift from traditional office work with set hours, to a style of business that allows for greater flexibility, autonomy, and a career on your own terms.
But this flexibility can come at a cost. For many, the risk of foregoing a steady monthly income is more than a little daunting. With bills, rent, childcare and any other number of financial obligations to consider, setting yourself up as a small business requires careful consideration. However, unlike a set salary, your earning potential as a freelancer is practically unlimited.
Here, we’re going to look at just some of the reasons people choose to swap the day job for becoming their own boss.
According to Totaljobs, the average freelancer across all sectors can typically expect to earn anywhere from £37,089 to £76,514 per year — but this is not necessarily a representation of a freelancer working specifically in sales. Your income as a freelance sales agent is linked to the amount of time you put in, the level of skill you offer, and the types of deals you close. This means the amount you can earn has no set limit, with the potential to lead towards an incredibly profitable career.
Commission and other incentives largely contribute towards this, as you won’t be required to split this income with an employer. This income comes straight to you, instead.
And on top of this, you’ll have the benefit of being able to use the business links you’ve built up over their careers to create new business opportunities.
Ever felt held back by your company? This sentiment is widespread among many sales employees, where they can only earn depending on the opportunities provided by their employer. This, combined with long working weeks and inflexible hours, has pushed many businesspeople to buck the trend.
As a freelancer, you’ll be able to work when it suits you, without the obligation of putting in the standard 40+ work week. You’ll have the flexibility to work more or fewer hours as it suits your schedule, meaning you can create a much better harmony with your work and home life.
As a freelancer you will also have the freedom to pursue the kind of work that suits you best, so you can focus your efforts on working with clients that matter to you, and can bring in the most money.
Asides from the flexibility and high earning potential, as a freelance sales representative you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products and clients, expanding your experience and your skills across many different sectors. Proving your adaptability is something that can set you apart from the typical sales agent, meaning you can make yourself an attractive choice for businesses looking to boost their sales.
And every successful sale means another entry for your portfolio, so you can show new potential clients the wide scope of your experience, expertise and effectiveness as a salesperson.
We’re looking for talented business people like yourself who can introduce our partner products to the contacts you’ve acquired throughout your career. Through our platform, you’ll be able to use the connections you’ve nurtured over the years to convert these assets into an income.
And you don’t even need a technical background to start with — we’ll give you expert coaching on all of our partner products and how to successfully close deals.
For every completed sale, you’ll earn a generous incentive of up to 12% of the transaction. Our partner products vary in price from $30,000 - $300,000, so you could stand to earn up to $36,000 from just a single successful deal.
Interested in working with us? Check out our job openings.
