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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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 […]
There’s no denying medical sales, like numerous other industries, has made progress regarding equal opportunity across genders. Yet, we can’t help but stress there is plenty of room for improvement. Although you’re likely used to hearing about the pay and advancement gap for women in the industry, all genders could benefit from a closer look […]
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 […]
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 […]
If there is one fact most everyone can agree on, it’s that medical sales salaries are enticing. There are very few careers in which someone just breaking into the industry, whether as a recent graduate or making a mid-career shift, can take home a six-figure income. And while it takes a particular personality and skill […]
In ten years of collecting this data, MedReps has consistently documented increases in the overall medical sales rep income across most product categories. 2019 was another impressive year of growth for medical sales salaries. It’s no wonder med reps have always been predominantly satisfied with their incomes and confident in future earnings–until now. 0
Year after year, medical sales salary numbers have been on the rise. In 2019, however, our Medical Sales Salary Report showed the biggest increase (4.8%) since the survey’s inception in 2011. Of course, salaries in this field vary depending on a variety of factors. The wide array of products, markets, and companies means that compensation […]
Gender barriers in sales are often viewed as black and white. There are inherent problems, leaders and employees are working to resolve them…and that’s that. We’ve found gender inequality issues in sales are much more complex. In our 2019 9th Annual Medical Sales Salary Report, many sales reps of both genders mentioned they recognize the […]