How am I supposed to be a clinical resource? I didn’t go to school for medicine.
The good news, virtually no one graduated from med school and then decided to be a medical device rep. Your employer will provide any training you need to be effective in your role. Typically, you will undergo classroom training that explains specific …
What does a Medical Device Sales Rep do?
Reps are responsible for growing sales in a designated territory. They are evaluated based on sales volume, percentage of quota attained, or similar metrics. Management will expect frequent communication, completion of reporting requirements, and a robust sales pipeline. Most importantly, they are …
What are Associate Reps, Clinical Specialists, and Junior Reps?
These are entry-level sales positions found at medical device companies. They function as a SUPPORT role for a sales team- and are (essentially) synonymous with each other. Even though “clinical” is in the name of one of the roles, it does not …
What does an org chart look like in medical device sales?
While every company is different, we’ve created a generalized structure to help you understand what sales teams look like at medical device companies. In our next posts, we’ll dig into the responsibilities of the different sales roles available. Can’t wait to learn …
First Medical Device Sales Job – Distributor or Manufacturer?
Is one option better than the other? That depends on you. Only you know your financial obligations and what makes sense for your current situation. If you are open to either, consider Rep Coaching’s perspective: If your ultimate goal is to break …
What Are the Different Types of Medical Device Sales Employers?
Generally speaking, there are two- Distributors and Manufacturers. How are they different? DISTRIBUTORS do not make their own medical devices but serve as sales forces for those that do. You will represent several (or many) medical device manufacturers under your distribution company. …
Overwhelmed Trying to Break Into Medical Device Sales?
If your goal is to break into medical device sales, figuring out how to do so may seem overwhelming. The first step in making a career change is UNDERSTANDING the field that you are getting into. Believe it or not, many salespeople share that …
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