Medical sales is a competitive, fast-paced, and demanding profession. Finding your footing in a role that makes you feel like you’re thriving may take some time and effort. If you’ve applied to new roles without successfully landing an offer, you might start to feel like reaching your goals isn’t realistic. 0
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Our 2019 medical sales salary report revealed that 71 percent of surgical sales respondents are satisfied with their earnings — and for good reason. Surgical sales reps at small companies reported earning the largest base salary at $108,143, compared to medium at $85,208 and large at $82,397. 0
Most business leaders have something they wish they’d known earlier in their careers. Something that would’ve made them more successful or less stressed from the start. Of course, we can’t go back and change the past. But what we can do is learn from the life lessons of others. 0
Biotech sales reps aren’t just punching the time clock. An overwhelming majority of these reps are actually happy with their jobs. In fact, our 2019 Biotech Sales Salary Report revealed that 84 percent of biotech sales reps are satisfied in their current roles — and another 84 percent are satisfied with their salaries. 0
Work-life balance is having a moment. Over the last few years, it’s topped the list as one of the most important career aspects for employers and employees alike. In fact, 61 percent of medical sales reps said that work-life balance is more important than high salaries in our 2019 salary report. 0
One of the best parts of a medical sales rep’s job, according to our 2019 Medical Sales Job Satisfaction survey, is the opportunity for growth. And while many medical sales reps want to advance their careers, they often wait for a promotion or for a recruiter to reach out with an impressive opportunity. 0
Oprah recently made headlines for leaving 60 Minutes. Her reason: “…it was not the best format for me,” according to an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. This simple realization can be monumental, regardless of whether you’re a medical sales rep or an influential celebrity like Oprah. Leading the most successful sales career and being satisfied […]
There are various traits associated with success in medical sales. Outstanding communication skills, empathy, and passion are just a few of the more common qualities we hear about. However, there’s one overarching trait that sales reps need in addition to all other personality traits and skills — resilience. In fact, according to a 2018 study […]
Landing a medical sales job is an exciting accomplishment. You set your sights on a rewarding career and are now well on your way to changing the lives of numerous clients and their patients. However, receiving a job offer is just the first hurdle. The coming, and most important, steps you’ll take revolve around navigating […]
Medical sales reps are competitive by nature. Fighting to the end for a sale isn’t the only time this side must outshine competitors, though. The same idea should apply to your medical sales job search. As you know, staying up-to-date in this constantly evolving world is a challenge. This means to stay above job search […]