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BREAKING INTO MEDICAL SALES: How to Get Entry Level Medical Sales Jobs

Started by mim, October 14, 2019, 04:58:46 PM

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BREAKING INTO MEDICAL SALES: How to Get Entry Level Medical Sales Jobs


So you want a job in healthcare sales. You've done some research and you know it won't be easy, but you are ready and willing to do whatever it takes. But what exactly does it take? You probably already know that the ideal medical sales job candidate has medical sales experience. But those experienced sales reps had to start somewhere, right? Someone gave them a chance, so why shouldn't you get a chance too?

Entry level medical sales jobs can be tough to find, but they are out there. And of course, just because the description doesn't specify "entry level medical sales jobs" doesn't mean that the hiring manager wouldn't make an exception for a truly spectacular candidate. So what makes a candidate spectacular? And how can such a candidate get noticed by the right people and ultimately interview for entry level medical sales jobs?

This article provides answers to those questions and more. Keep reading to find out what the experts advise on how to break into medical sales.

Research, Research, Research

The more you know about the industry, the more likely you are to achieve your goal of breaking into medical sales. What do you need to know? As much as possible. Medical sales recruiter Linda Hertz advises newcomers to learn as much as they can about 1) what's happening in the industry, 2) what medical device jobs entail, and 3) what hiring managers at medical device companies are looking for. Linda Hertz's blog, "My Medical Device Sales Career" is an excellent resource for those hoping to educate themselves in all three of those areas.

You certainly have a lot to learn, so where do you start? Well, if you're still not 100% clear on the different types of medical sales jobs, you may want to start your research here.Every job seeker should recognize the importance of researching the companies where they are applying for jobs, but for entry level medical sales job seekers, research is truly critical. If you are hoping to break into the industry you must have a comprehensive understanding of the job you are applying for. That means knowing the medical device company that has posted the position, knowing what the role demands, and knowing how to impress the hiring manager.

Source: www.medreps.com