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Ghost Job Report: Sales

Uncertain(35)

April 2026 — Based on analysis of 5 Sales job listings using 19 algorithmic signals

20% of Sales listings show ghost job indicators

Jobs Analyzed

5

Likely Real

40%

Suspicious

0%

Likely Ghost

20%

Ghost Score Distribution

Likely Real40%(2)
Uncertain40%(2)
Suspicious0%(0)
Likely Ghost20%(1)

Of 5 listings analyzed: 2 likely real (40%), 2 uncertain (40%), 0 suspicious (0%), 1 likely ghost (20%)

Most Common Ghost Signals in Sales

These are the most frequently triggered ghost detection signals across all Sales listings. A higher percentage means more jobs in this category exhibit that indicator.

Signal NameJobs Affected% of Listings
No salary info5100%
No company logo5100%
Recent posting (8-14 days)480%
No skills listed360%
Possible staffing/consulting firm240%
Posted 60-89 days ago120%

Ghost Job Lifecycle: How Long Are Listings Posted?

All Sales Jobs

32 days

avg. posting age

Likely Real Jobs

19 days

avg. posting age (2 jobs)

Suspected Ghost Jobs

80 days

avg. posting age (1 jobs)

Average real Sales jobs stay posted for 19 days. Average suspected ghost jobs have been posted for 80 days — 4x longer than verified real listings. Stale postings are a strong ghost job indicator.

How Sales Compares to Other Fields

CategoryGhost RateAvg Ghost ScoreTotal Jobs
Sales (this report)20%355

Tips for Spotting Ghost Jobs in Sales (April 2026)

  1. Use the SoviaJobs Chrome extension to instantly check any Sales job’s Ghost Score before applying — it works on LinkedIn, Indeed, and 50+ job boards.
  2. Focus on companies in our "Most Transparent" list above. These employers consistently post legitimate Sales jobs with clear requirements and salary information.
  3. Look for specific team names, manager names, or project descriptions in the posting. Real Sales job listings almost always include these details.

Sales Ghost Job Report FAQ

What is a ghost job?
A ghost job is a job listing that appears active but has no real intention to hire. Companies may post them to collect resumes, appear to be growing, satisfy internal requirements, or simply forget to take down old listings. Ghost jobs waste applicants’ time and create false hope.
What percentage of Sales jobs are ghost jobs?
Based on our analysis of 5 Sales job listings, 20% show ghost job indicators. 0% are flagged as suspicious and 20% are likely ghost jobs.
Which Sales employers are most transparent?
We are still collecting enough data to identify the most transparent employers in Sales. Check back next month for updated rankings.
How is the Ghost Score calculated?
SoviaJobs analyzes 19 distinct signals for each job listing, including salary disclosure, posting age, repost frequency, description quality, company hiring patterns, and more. Each signal contributes to a composite Ghost Score from 0 (definitely real) to 100 (definitely ghost). Scores below 30 indicate likely real jobs, while scores above 60 indicate suspicious or likely ghost listings.
How often is this report updated?
This report is updated monthly with fresh data from active Sales job listings. The current report covers April 2026 and analyzes 5 listings.

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