The 10 Best Remote Jobs for Extroverts Who Want Flexible Careers
If you’re an extrovert, the last thing you want to be doing is sitting in a cubicle or locked in an office watching the slow tick by until it hits 5 o’clock. You want to spend your day interacting with people, making new connections and doing all of the things an extrovert does. What if I told you that you could check all of these boxes off by choosing a remote job?
Remote jobs for extroverts? This might sound like an oxymoron. Many people think if you work remotely, you’re sitting at home all day in your pajamas having deep conversations with your pet bird as you crunch numbers in excel.
This couldn’t be further from the truth.
Remote jobs for extroverts allow them to get the best of everything; flexibility, the ability to interact with whoever you want whenever you want, and best of all, no sitting in a cubicle all day listening to silence.
If you’re an extrovert and want to work remotely, we have all the resources you’ll need in this article.
What You’ll Learn from This Article
· Why are remote jobs great for extroverts?
· How extroverts can find remote work.
· The best remote jobs for extroverts.
Why Remote Jobs Are Great for Extroverts
Let’s take a look at a few benefits of remote jobs that you probably don’t even realize if you’re someone How.
· Frequent Virtual Collaboration: Many remote roles involve regular video calls, team meetings, and client interactions, keeping extroverts socially engaged.
· Global Networking: Remote jobs often provide the opportunity to connect with diverse people across the world, expanding extroverts' social and professional networks.
· Flexible Social Opportunities: Extroverts can maintain a better work-life balance, allowing time to engage in social activities outside of work.
Now that we’ve gone through some of the benefits, we need to tackle the hardest question when it comes to working remotely:
How can you get a remote job?
In this job market, finding any job takes an unbelievable about of blood, sweat and tears…. Okay, maybe you shouldn’t be shedding any blood, but you know what I mean.
So how can you find a remote job?
How Extroverts Can Find a Remote Job
If you haven’t already, you should check out the article on How Extroverts Can Find High Paying Jobs. Once you do that, it should give you some clarity on the strategies you can use to find jobs as an extrovert in general.
Since we’re focusing on remote jobs here, let’s get more specific.
· Leverage Networking: Use LinkedIn and industry-specific forums to connect with professionals and discover remote opportunities through referrals.
· Search Company Websites: The reason I don’t say to search job boards too is simple, and I’ll say it simply so you can understand…. they stink. They are a waste of your time. Go directly to company websites after making a list of the companies you’re interested in. If you don’t know what companies you’re interested in, search ChatGPT or Google.
These are the two best ways to find a job, networking and applying on company websites, so if you spend most of your time doing this, you’ll eventually find something.
Okay, now that we know why remote jobs are good for extroverts and we have an idea of how to find remote jobs, let’s take a look at the 10 best remote jobs for extroverts.
The 10 Best Remote Jobs for Extroverts
*A note before we get into the list:
-The salaries are an estimated range and can vary depending on the state.
1. Remote Sales Representative
Salary Range: $45,000 – $100,000+ (depending on commission and industry)
Requirements: Strong communication skills, persuasive abilities, experience in sales (1-2 years is typical), familiarity with CRM tools (like Salesforce).
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: Constant interaction with clients and potential customers, high-energy conversations, and building relationships are key components of success in this role.
2. Remote Customer Success Manager
Salary Range: $60,000 – $120,000
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred, 2-5 years of customer-facing experience, knowledge of customer support tools like Zendesk, ability to manage client accounts and provide ongoing support.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: You’ll be actively engaging with clients to ensure they’re happy and maximizing the product’s value, fostering long-term professional relationships.
3. Remote Event Planner
Salary Range: $50,000 – $90,000
Requirements: Event planning experience (2-5 years), strong organizational skills, knowledge of virtual event platforms (like Zoom), and exceptional communication.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: You get to interact with clients, vendors, and participants frequently, coordinate dynamic virtual or hybrid events, and solve problems in real-time.
4. Remote Public Relations Specialist
Salary Range: $50,000 – $90,000
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in communications or PR, 1-3 years of experience in public relations or marketing, excellent writing and presentation skills.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: Extroverts thrive in PR as the job involves building media relationships, organizing press events, and representing brands in public forums.
5. Remote Recruiter
Salary Range: $50,000 – $85,000
Requirements: 1-3 years of recruiting or HR experience, strong interpersonal and networking skills, experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: Recruiters interact with job candidates and hire managers all day, using their outgoing nature to connect the right talent with the right roles.
6. Remote Account Executive (Sales)
Salary Range: $60,000 – $120,000 (including commission)
Requirements: 2-3 years of sales experience, excellent presentation skills, strong knowledge of sales processes, and CRM tools.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: This role involves closing deals and maintaining relationships with high-level clients, which requires extensive communication and a dynamic personality.
7. Remote Community Manager
Salary Range: $45,000 – $85,000
Requirements: Experience in social media, marketing, or community engagement (1-3 years), familiarity with social platforms (Facebook, Discord, Reddit), and strong communication skills.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: This role is all about interacting with and growing an online community, fostering engagement, and initiating conversations across various platforms.
8. Remote Business Development Manager
Salary Range: $70,000 – $150,000+
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business or related fields, 3-5 years of business development or sales experience, ability to research markets and negotiate partnerships.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: You’ll be networking with industry leaders and making connections that directly drive the company’s growth, perfect for someone who loves building new relationships.
9. Remote Marketing Manager
Salary Range: $65,000 – $130,000
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, 2-5 years of experience in marketing, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience managing remote teams.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: Marketing managers often lead collaborative teams, present ideas, and work with clients, allowing extroverts to thrive on teamwork and creative communication.
10. Remote Brand Ambassador
Salary Range: $30,000 – $60,000 (often part-time or freelance)
Requirements: No formal experience required (a passion for the brand and strong social media presence often suffices), excellent communication, and social media savvy.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: Extroverts naturally excel in promoting brands through their outgoing personality, social media interactions, and representing companies in virtual events or live streams.
Now that we’ve made it to the end of the list, I’ll give you a bonus tip that you probably didn’t realize.
If you didn’t see a job on this list that you’d be interested in, don’t get too upset, because with the right strategy, you can make just about any job a remote opportunity.
Want to know how?
1. You’ll need to first start working at the job in the location that your manager wants you to.
2. After proving your capabilities and skillset to your manager, it’s time to come up with a plan for a conversation about flexibility.
3. Have a conversation about flexibility and outline how you will be an asset to the team and talk about all the ways you can contribute to a remote capacity.
4. If you need guidance with this conversation because it can be difficult, check out this article on Hybrid Work and you’ll get all the help you need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Remote Jobs for Extroverts
Q: Can extroverts thrive in remote jobs?
A: Extroverts can be successful in remote jobs because of the flexibility it offers. Rather than spending their time behind a computer in a cubicle, remote jobs allow extroverts to talk freely on phone calls without worrying about disturbing co-workers in neighboring cubes and they also have the ability to host meetings with an unlimited amount of participants by using Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other virtual meeting platforms.
Let’s take a look at my friend John, who was working a Public Relations Associate role where he was required to be in the office five days a week. Although John was extremely extroverted, the burden of commuting to the office every day, sitting in the same cubicle and conforming to the office environment caused his personality to be stifled.
Once the Coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020, his job permanently became remote. Being able to work from home allowed him to personalize his working space, get rid of his commute, and allowed him to bring his personality to work every day.
Even though he works from home, he fills his day with meetings and client calls where he can choose video conferencing or standard phone calls if he doesn’t want to be on camera. It’s allowed John to feel more relaxed and bring his best self to work.
Q: What are the key challenges that extroverts face when working remotely?
A: You can certainly feel isolated working remotely if you don’t develop a good routine and schedule. As an extrovert, you may enjoy the random meetings with co-workers at the breakrooms or by your cubicle, but when working remotely, those meetings all go away.
If you do crave interacting with people in person but still want to work remotely, there are a number of places you can work from where you can get those experiences including a coffee shop or a shared workspace rental facility.
The Next Steps After Reading This Article
If you’ve been an extrovert that’s been stuck in an office with no flexibility, it’s time to re-evaluate your career path, especially if you are looking for work-life balance. The jobs in this list come with the opportunity to reset how you work.
It’s important to realize that working remotely doesn’t mean you’ll be working less, it might actually mean you work more, but it will be more on your terms.
To optimize your remote work experience, you’ll need to be able to have an open line of communication with your manager, team, and clients. Since you’ll be spending little to no time in an office being micromanaged, you’ll need to find ways to show you can make an impact from anywhere.
If you need help with finding a job in one of these new careers, or with having a difficult conversation with your manager or team, you can click here to speak with an expert Career Coach at Your Career Strategy who can help you navigate your career strategy (no pun intended).
Now get out there and take control of your career and your work life.