We are seeing an increased number of Sales people trying to make the change in to Medical Sales as so many sectors are being hit by the economic slump.
Unfortunately, this is one of the toughest areas to try to break in to.
Medical Companies in this current climate always seek the following -
Medical qualification
Medical Sales experience
There [...]
Would you believe it?
There are Medical Sales Reps out there who will allow one person’s opinion dictate their career while seeking a new Medical sales job!
Twice recently I have had conversations with Medical Sales job seekers who were not interested in having their CV sent to 2 different Medical Companies due to other people’s opinions [...]
Be SMART in your goal setting!
In Medical Sales, goal setting is essential and we need to remember the SMART method -
S - Specific
M - Measureable
A - Achievable
R - Reviewable
T - Time specific
Goal setting becomes pointless if we do not apply the SMART theory on it.
So remember - be SMART with your goal setting in Medical [...]
Have you got what it takes?
In Medical Sales currently, the competition is getting tighter and jobs are becoming fewer.
It is now the survival of the fittest.
Redundancies and non renewal of contracts are evident everywhere and are now creeping into the Medical sector.
Medical Sales forces are being hit and those with the lowest achievements or those [...]
Trying to get in to Medical Sales?
This market is making getting in to Medical Sales alot more difficult than 3-5 years ago when a Nursing background or Life Science Degree would have been enough for someone to be at least considered.
Nowadays, with all the Redundancies and HSE cutbacks, Medical Sales Managers are seeking at least the [...]
Smile and the world smiles with you!
A common expression but less commonly heard or used unfortunately.
It is apparent from our Sales Managers feedback from interviews with Medical Sales Reps, some appear ’stiff, sour or uptight’ - the reason for this feedback?
You guessed it - lack of warmth and smiling in their interview………….
This is a winning formula [...]
Medical Sales jobs in Ireland are on the up.
There is definitely an increase in the demand for good and experienced Medical Sales Reps.
We have a number of Medical Sales jobs currently seeking experienced Medical Sales Reps in the following fields -
Surgical Consumables Rep - Cork/Munster
Wound Care Sales Rep- Dublin
Pharma Sales - Ophthamology - Waterford/Cork
Diabetes Sales Rep - West/Galway
Radiology [...]
Who makes it in Medical Sales?
It takes various skills and personality traits to become a successful Medical Sales Rep.
Primarily, people with a base Degree in Life Science or Nursing.
Followed by good Corporate and Commercial acumen, preferrably with some Medical Sales experience or courses/knowledge.
The rest is down to Personality type - the most sought after personal [...]
Don’t tell me, show me is something most Sales Managers require when interviewing for Medical Sales people.
All too often, when asked some of the common questions in an interview eg -
What qualities do you have that would suit Medical Sales?
What would your Mother/Best friend say about you as a person?
The interviewee tends to go for [...]
Another commonality in the world of Medical Sales is the area of ‘have I got what it takes’? You need to know this in order to be successful in this field, there are those who make it and those who don’t.
The 5 P’s required to make it in Medical Sales are -
Persistence
Patience
Professionalism
Politeness
Passion
You also need to [...]