Everyone knows the old adage – it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. This rings true in most industries, but especially in more competitive fields like medical sales. The statistics say it all. According to research by Team Stage, 75% of all people surveyed, whether they’re seeking a job or not, spend some […]
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Medical sales representatives receive a number of marketing materials from their supervisors. The company’s marketing team puts together brochures, packets of information and even batches of free samples or test devices in order to assist the sales reps with their jobs. However, it’s important to note these company-sanctioned marketing materials aren’t the only options. Developing […]
There are many ways to get into medical sales. You can attend a special medical sales school, where you’ll learn relevant techniques and well-received lessons on how to sell devices, pharmaceuticals and more. You could also apply for jobs available at medical manufacturers straight out of college, hoping you’ll be one of the lucky ones […]
Networking is a crucial part of every medical sales career. Getting to know people who work in the industry you’re representing, as well as the one that you’re selling products in, is the key to your success. However, it’s very easy to make mistakes while networking, ones that can have a highly negative impact on […]
A medical sales representative’s goal is to serve medical practitioners in the best way possible. To accomplish this goal, a sales representative will use the best resources and tools available to them. If you want to become less stressed and more efficient, you can decrease your heavy workload by using tools made specifically for you. […]
All the best job search advice talks about the significance of who you know. After all, great referrals from trusted employees dazzle employers and cut down on the work medical sales recruiters do to find someone just like you to fill a position. Better yet, offers made as a result of a referral from a […]
All the best advice for job seekers emphasizes building a professional network. And that’s for a good reason. Professional connections can help you get referrals, land a job, advance your skills, and play a role in how your career grows. Despite virtual restrictions, there are still many ways to connect with a professional network. LinkedIn […]
A quick search for Medical Sales, Pharma, or Medical Device recruiters reveals over 170K recruiters with accounts on LinkedIn. There are many more that conduct talent searches using LinkedIn and other platforms. Combined with hundreds of millions of people who have LinkedIn Accounts (and more growing every day), it’s more challenging than ever to stand […]
LinkedIn rolls out new features at an incredibly fast pace — it’s quite honestly hard to keep up! I’ve included four that rolled out over the past year that stand out and shared my take on how they can help medical sales job seekers. 1. Voice messaging If you’ve ever taken the time to type […]
“If I update my LinkedIn profile or start becoming active, people will think I’m looking for a job!” I hear this all the time. A decade ago, I would’ve agreed and suggested only being active on LinkedIn when job hunting. Today, though, I’ve made a complete 180. I now recommend people remain engaged on LinkedIn […]