Pharmaceutical and medical sales is a challenging field that offers excellent pay and benefits. If you are a successful, highly motivated sales professional, it may be time to consider a career shift.

Here Are A Few Factors That Could Make You A Good Fit

You Love To Learn

The industry is always changing, with new products and devices being added all the time. When you first enter the field, you’ll get a baseline knowledge of the products you represent, how those products stack up against the competition and maybe a learn little bit about what new developments are expected in the field. From there, you will add to your knowledge with each product launch and update, so you will never get bored.

You’ve Had Success In B2B Outside Sales

Pharmaceutical and medical device companies look to leaders in challenging outside sales such as telecom or enterprise software. These fields require sales people to drum up leads, make presentations and build relationships to achieve success. All skills that translate well to the pharmaceutical and medical industries.

You Have A Science Degree Or Healthcare Experience

If you earned a degree in any of the life sciences that you are not putting to work, consider moving your career to pharmaceutical or med sales. The combination of your sales experience and your science knowledge would make you an unstoppable force in this field.

You Enjoy Helping People

A substantial part of your job responsibility involves keeping healthcare providers up to date so they can better serve their patients. It’s not like you are selling widgets, you are making a genuine impact on people’s daily lives.

You’re Self-Motivated

As a sales professional in the pharmaceutical or medical industries, you will be expected to work independently. You will have goals to reach both daily and weekly, both for calls you make and sales you generate, but no one will be looking over your shoulder to be sure you are making the best use of your time. If you require close management to get things done, this may not be your field.

The experienced biotech and pharmaceutical recruiters at SMR Group Ltd can help you find a sales job that fits your skills, experience, and career goals. Contact us today to learn more!