It might seem like a dream come true once you’ve landed your first sales rep position. But once you get the job, you’ll need to know how you’ll get paid. Sales reps’ pay and commission structures differ from salaried positions, and the variability in pay structures can significantly impact your bottom line. It is essential […]
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If there is one thing you’ve heard about medical sales jobs it’s that they are rewarding in numerous ways. But that excitement can extinguish fast if you start to overthink your qualifications. Breaking into any new industry can be overwhelming. Your experience in medical sales however does not define your success in getting your foot […]
It’s an exciting time to be in biotech sales. Innovations are at an all-time high as biosensors, 3D bioprinting, bioenergy, and many more new developments change the face of health care. Aside from selling products they’re passionate about, biotech sales reps continue their impressive upward income trend. In our 2021 Medical Sales Salary Report, biotech […]
Starting a career journey in medical sales is an exciting time. It can also be intimidating. Many job seekers fear a lack of experience will hold them back from starting on a successful path. Really, we’ve all heard about the numerous years of experience reps have and how their earning potential goes up exponentially as […]
As you progress throughout your career, it’s normal to want a pay increase every now and then. If you’ve been working at a company for several years without a raise, you might be wondering if you’re doing something wrong. There are many things that can affect your chances of getting a raise. While a pay […]
The United States is gigantic. Each region comes with its own character and bundle of advantages that moving from one end of the country to the other feels like a major lifestyle adjustment. Not to mention, there are huge differences in the cost of living and opportunities for all sales regions. In recognition of the […]
Given the high standards of people employed in medical sales, you might expect that it is challenging for employers to provide them with the best employee benefits. According to our 2021 Best Places to Work survey, 80% value work-life balance, another 80% require compensation and robust benefits, 60% want promotions to happen from within the […]
If you’re open to starting a new career path or exploring options beyond the specific field you studied as an undergrad, you can’t ignore the allure of entry-level medical sales jobs. A medical sales rep’s income can skyrocket with enough experience. According to our survey, anyone with at least twenty years of experience has an […]
What is the earning potential of a medical sales rep? This question is expected from those breaking into the industry or already working in medical sales. Sales reps want to know, “Am I earning as much as my peers?” But the bigger question for many coming out of 2020 is how did the global pandemic […]
In the spring of 2020, we asked surgical sales reps for predictions about how the global crisis would impact the future of medical sales. A shocking majority (91%) said they expected the pandemic to negatively impact their 2020 earnings. This year’s results are consistent with those predictions.