It depends on two things, what you've already done and what you want to do.
Most likely... you're not really sure what you want to do if I had to guess....
This means, logically, we need to figure out what is it that you've done that would provide an adequate value statement to get you in front of either a recruiter or a hiring manager.
Some people briefly call this a resume, but there's more to it than that.
There are many jobs in the medical sales field. Medical sales representatives can choose to service any number of divisions of the medical field, from biotechnology to medical laboratories. Here is a more in-depth look at the many medical sales job opportunities available: http://www.phcconsulting.com/medical_sales_opportunities.htm
Medical sales companies sell sturdy shower stools. Examples of medical sales companies are Patterson Medical, All Time Medical, and Home Health Medical.
You should be a medical sales rep
Medical sales professional. Medical equipment salesperson.
For jobs in the medical sales field you will want some background in medical terminology as well as a working knowledge of the products you will be selling and what they are used for.
Usually 20%-40% on gross sale.
Healthcare is one of today's most dynamic and growing fields, but there are varying incomes depending on what types of job you have in medical sales. For example, jobs in pharmaceutical sales may not earn as much as jobs in medical device sales. Check out www.medreps.com to see current opening in healthcare sales.
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A good place to find medical sales jobs are on hospital notice boards and newsletters, on websites such as medreps, newspapers and asking people who work in the medical profession if there are any jobs posted.
With the vast amount of equipment the medical field uses, there is a wide range of medical sales positions one can find a career in that suits their skills, or even open up new avenues to them. Some medical sales jobs involve selling equipment and products directly to patients. Other jobs involve selling to physicians, or hospitals and clinics. There will always be customers in the medical field to sell products to.Required SkillsLike other jobs in sales, it usually depends on the company that is hiring. Some will take entry level candidates with sales backgrounds. While others will look for employees that have experience with the product they will be selling. Medical companies do prefer potential employees to have a bachelor's degree in life sciences or business as well.As with all sales jobs, people skills are a must for those wanting to enter the medical sales field. Attention to detail, great communication and selling skills are always looked highly upon.Types of Medical Sales JobsHaving a job in medical sales can range from selling things such as simple devices such as contact lenses to an eye clinic, to selling a million dollar CAT scan machine to a hospital. If there is an ailment out there, chances are there is a medical device that can be sold to help cure it.Depending on the job and what device is being sold, a job in medical sales may require a salesperson to be on the phone all day. Other jobs may include a lot of travel to handle sales with customers face to face. This is where people skills are most needed, whether on the phone, or making sales in person, being able to relate to the customer and sell the product will be very important to further a career in medical sales.SalaryBase salaries in the medical sales field can reach up to $70,000 USD with a threshold of reaching up to six figures from commissions received from making sales.
Real Estate Insurance Car Sales Telemarketing Jobs (Some) Pharmaceutical Sales Medical Sales And more.....This is all I can think of right now.
Information about medical sales can be found on the KirkhamYoung webpage, and also eMedCareers and SalesTarget. Kirkham Young is a recruitment agency that also holds a lot of information.