Work-life balance may sound like a myth to many medical sales reps. In fact, one in three salespeople says they have no work-life balance at all, according to a survey from Hubspot. What exactly does that mean for medical sales reps? It’s not just about being over-worked and suffering from burnout. Poor work-life balance creates […]
Recruiting
While the stability of many businesses remains in question, the medical industry remains in high demand. As a pharmaceutical recruiter, you constantly face new challenges navigating the changing landscape of medical sales. This means you need to keep up on each new generation and understand how they impact your efforts. Generation Z (loosely, people born […]
It’s safe to assume the majority of recruiters were confident bias would be removed from the workplace by 2020. But here we are — and stereotypes still plague the recruitment process. A July 2019 study by Wharton, for example, found that for jobs in STEM fields, women and minority candidates with 4.0 GPAs were treated […]
Hiring the right medical sales reps is often not a walk in the park simply because finding candidates with the specific traits you need is easier said than done. Integrity is perhaps the most critical attribute of any sales representative. In fact, Billionaire and entrepreneur, Warren Buffet, has said hiring people with integrity is more […]
In today’s highly competitive job market, swiftness is often your secret weapon when it comes to landing medical sales rep talent. The best candidates are likely already employed or juggling a number of other offers and opportunities. Any slowdown can lead to a lack of interest in a great candidate and leave them searching elsewhere […]
In everything, time is money. Nothing is truer in the sales world. Consider a day in the life of medical sales reps: checking emails, making phone calls, intercepting disasters, meeting with clients, cold calling potential customers … and the list goes on. All of these tasks are consistently interrupted with more phone calls and travel […]
Medical sales recruiting is no easy task. You have the overwhelming responsibility of identifying, sourcing, and recruiting people who are the lifeblood of the company. When you’re successful, the company’s overall bottom line is successful. So, of course, you’re looking for the most talented salespeople. Oftentimes, talent is measured by experience. In medical sales recruiting […]
A company’s success relies on your ability to identify strong medical sales candidates. It’s critical you find people who hold up under pressure, can handle customer rejection, and understand how to strategize from start to finish. As you know, effectively identifying these qualities in sales reps isn’t always easy. That’s why it’s important to use […]
You’re focused on recruiting top sales talent. The only problem is — you need all your open positions filled immediately. To accomplish this now and in the future, you need a sales talent pipeline full of engaged and right-for-the-company candidates. 0
You’re being watched. As a talent acquisition professional, you’re always being watched. Maybe not directly, but sales talent is keeping close tabs on your company. What they see and how they interpret the company directly impacts your ability to hire top sales talent. In today’s evolving world, more job seekers place emphasis on gender equality. […]