# Outside sales

> Sales motion based on in-person visits to clients in the field.

**URL:** https://quilometragem.com/glossary/outside-sales

**Summary:** Sales motion based on in-person visits to clients in the field.

- Outside sales is the sales motion based on in-person visits — trade shows, distributors, clients at their office.
- Distinct from inside sales (phone, video).
- Roles: account executive, territory manager, key account.
- Defining trait: high mileage and material reimbursement in the comp package.

Outside sales is the sales motion based on in-person visits — trade shows, distributors, clients at their office. Distinct from inside sales (phone, video). Roles: account executive, territory manager, key account. Defining trait: high mileage and material reimbursement in the comp package. CRMs like Salesforce offer territory mapping and route planning modules.