Medical Sales Rep

I get asked all the time about what is the best way to get into Medical Sales. In my opinion it would be to go the way of being an associate rep first.
If I plan on ultimately becoming a medical sales rep, I would NOT touch pharmaceutical sales. Many recruiters and managers see time as [...]

It is that time of year again. Many companies are holding their national sales meeting next week and medical device sales reps from all over the country will be making their way to these meetings. If this is your first NSM then you need to be aware of the type of activities that go on [...]

As a medical sales rep it is important to start the new year off right. The best way to do this is with a fast start. Many hospitals finalized 2008’s budget late last Summer and the smart thing to do is find out what they plan to use that money for and position yourself to [...]

I joined LinkedIn about a year ago on the recommendation of a friend. I paid about three minutes of attention to it and then went back to selling.
I encourage all of you to take a second look as I have in the last three months. Many recruiters use LinkedIn and for the job seeker it [...]

So, you are looking to get into medical sales and wondering about the financial benefits of landing a job. The answer to this question varies with the field of medical sales and also the company you work for.
Some companies tend to pay less in exchange for more quality of life benefits like company car, expense [...]

There are several tools out there that can help with getting a job in medical sales. Places like Careerbuilder and Monster just won’t cut it when it comes to the medical sales field. You have to look deeper if you want to find opportunities.
Besides blogs like mine (there are a few of them), I would [...]

If you are less than 75% to quota and don’t have any huge deals on the table, I would start looking for a new job if you are with a top company.
Of course, if you are a new hire or in some other situation you probably don’t have too much to worry about other than [...]

So, how do you stop the bleeding in medical sales? The word is spreading against you and your product and you must stop it, what do you do?
Well, here is what I do:
1) Get in front of your champions- This could be the surgeon you have the best relationship with, the nurses you call up [...]

I have a military background and try to workout a few times per week. I am not alone. Many medical sales reps workout and stay very physically fit to keep up with the work week, which can be demanding.
I have some tips:
1)Don’t forget about cardio- A common mistake is to forget about cardio and concentrate [...]

I just bought a Jawbone. It is rated the best bluetooth headset by both CNET and PC Mag.
It is a must for Medical Sales Reps because it uses military technology to block out background noise when you are talking. Imagine talking in an airport without having to worry that the person on the other end [...]