For a new medical sales rep, coming up with a pitch can be the toughest part of the job. Whether or not you’re well-versed on your particular products doesn’t matter if you can’t open the conversation with a pitch that resonates. After all, that product information comes once your initial pitch has finished. Getting to […]
On The Job
When it comes to working in medical sales, you need to have a certain set of skills. After all, you’ll be spending your days speaking with people, discussing their needs and how the products and company that you represent can fill them, and coordinating your schedule in order to make appointments with your clients. These […]
The number one goal of every medical sales representative is to make those sales. After all, there are quotas to fill and commissions to earn. One thing that often stands in the way is personal skills. The best salespeople are able to find ways to relate to their clients, without coming off as intimidating. Scaring […]
When new drugs are developed, tested, and placed on the open market, it becomes the job of a medical sales representative to get knowledge of those medications into the hands of physicians. This is most often done by providing simple information about the medication to prescribers. There are additional methods as well, all of which […]
Are you considering a career in medical sales? If so, it’s important to plan your long-term career goals. Planning your career goals will help you focus your job search and make sure you’re on the right track. Your plan should include your short-term and long-term goals, as well as the steps you’ll need to take […]
Discover how to recover during and after a bad sales presentation. No one is perfect, and that includes medical sales professionals. Even the most experienced and well-prepared salespeople can sometimes find themselves in a difficult situation when presenting to a client. Maybe your pitch didn’t land as well as you’d hoped, or maybe the client […]
As a medical sales professional, building trust with your clients is one of the best ways to ensure long-term success. Sure, it’s great to make a sale to a new client, but the only way to build a loyal customer base is to establish trust and open communication to ensure that they continue to order […]
Are you considering a position in pharmaceutical sales? If so, you likely are wondering if there are any additional certifications that can help make you a stand-out applicant. Discover the best certifications for pharma sales reps, learn how they can help you break into the industry and find out if you really need them in […]
It’s the news no medical sales rep wants to hear: one of your trusted clients announces they’re about to sign with your competitor. When a client wants to choose a competitor, it’s key to engage them with natural, easygoing dialogue right away. By speaking positively of the competition, asking your client why they’ve made their […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently facing one of the highest inflation rates in recent history. For businesses in the medical sales industry, it can be especially challenging to maintain customer loyalty and keep sales afloat during times of high inflation. The resulting global supply chain crisis has caused prices for many medical […]