With so many different medical sales companies out there, how do you choose the best niche for you? After all, you could specialize in selling pharmaceuticals, equipment, devices and more. The market you choose has to fit not only your personality but also your education. After all, not everyone can demonstrate surgical sales. Some people […]
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There are always competitors out there, even in the world of medical sales, where many companies often have some proprietary processes and equipment. Whether it’s a similar product, prescription or piece of equipment, you need to know how to deal with medical sales competition in order to meet your sales goals. After all, your livelihood […]
There’s no shortage of challenges for those new to pharma, medical sales and even veterans. Often we’re lucky if we even get to see our physicians, let alone overcome their objections regarding insurance coverage and competitive claims. Then, there are internal hurdles like compliance standards and ever-increasing goals. As a result, a job known for […]
Are you worried about hitting your medical sales target? If so, you aren’t alone. Many of your fellow salespeople feel the same and are also wondering what they can do in order to meet their sales quotas. Thankfully, there are a number of different techniques you can use in order to be successful. Ready to […]
What happens when a customer crisis occurs? Do you hop to it and take care of their problem or do you wait to see if their current supplier can come through? The answer to this question, if you’re a good medical salesperson, is to jump at the opportunity and take care of the problem by […]
Working as a medical sales rep means you’ll have at least one direct team leader you’ll need to report to on a regular basis. These leaders, although quite knowledgeable about the industry, aren’t infallible. In fact, they often make some common leadership mistakes that can hurt the team’s overall work performance. Are you the team […]
Did you know most people set goals yet never achieve them? Think for a minute about your New Years’ Resolutions. How many of them have you followed through with over the years? If you answered “none,” then you certainly aren’t alone. The same goes for your goals as a medical sales rep. If you never […]
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 […]
It’s important to have good relationships with your clients. However, these relationships can often feel like a roller coaster ride because you are actively trying to sell your products to them. Whether they stop being interested in the medical products you represent or they are very busy and difficult to get ahold of, it’s up […]
Having a solid work-life balance is important. However, it can be tough for working mothers to keep everything together. They have to work, care for their kids, keep up a home and more. Without a good balance between all of these tasks, a working mother can end up performing poorly at work, as well as […]