Medical Sales Professionals Want to Know: How Can I Stay at the Top of My Game?

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Staying relevant as a top-performing sales rep can be difficult in the always shifting healthcare landscape.    The medical sales field is an ultra-competitive profession. It can also be an extremely rewarding career. According to CRM giant Hubspot the average total compensation for medical sales reps is currently $149,544.  You can never afford to stand still,… Read more »

Changing Jobs is Tough! Check Out These 3 Tips for Starting a New Sales Job

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You’ve made the move. You’ve accepted the sales position with the awesome new company. Congratulations! According to The Ladders, “Studies have shown that workers who stay with a company for longer than two years are getting paid up to 50% less than new hires.” We’ve all been there. Changing jobs is always a bit of… Read more »

Should I Relocate For a Job I Want?

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Companies throughout the United States and the world require talented sales and marketing professionals. Opportunities abound – and some of those opportunities require you to relocate from your current address in order to seize them.  Should you relocate? If you’re thinking about taking the plunge, ask yourself these questions:  1. Does this job offer me… Read more »

How to Answer, “Why Do You Want to Work in Sales?”

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“Why do you want to work in sales?” is one of the most commonly-asked questions in a sales job interview. To stand out from other candidates, you’ll need to put some thought into your answer before your interview date arrives.  Here’s what to consider when crafting your answer to the question, “why do you want to… Read more »

Want to Be a Great Pharmaceutical Sales Rep? 4 Essential Fundamentals to Master

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The way pharmaceutical reps sell to physicians has changed significantly in recent years, and standing out among a sea of other reps isn’t as easy as it once was. If you are a pharmaceutical rep – or if you manage them – these the four essential fundamentals you should know to stand out and make… Read more »

Why a Career in Pharmaceutical Marketing Could Be the Perfect Fit

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You know you love marketing – or that marketing looks like a natural fit for your passions. But “marketing” is a huge field, encompassing every conceivable product or service and many that are only just being invented. Where do you head next? If you’re asking this question, pharmaceutical marketing might be the right place for… Read more »

5 Crucial Questions to Ask in Your Next Marketing Job Interview

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If you only prepare to answer questions during a marketing job interview, you’re leaving half the benefit of your interview on the table. Asking questions at your interview not only conveys your enthusiasm, it also helps you determine whether a company that looks great on paper really offers the environment you need to thrive. Here… Read more »

The Lost Job: Why (and How!) to Analyze Why You Didn’t Get the Position

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Hearing a dream employer has chosen someone else for the job is never easy, no matter how gently the hiring manager breaks the news. Taking time to analyze why you didn’t get the job, however, is worthwhile. By considering the reasons you were passed over, you identify areas you can address in your next job… Read more »

8 Tough Interview Questions to Prepare for in Your Next Pharmaceutical Sales Interview

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Sales is a tough field, so it’s not surprising that hiring managers often ask sales candidates tough questions. Here’s how to prepare for eight of the toughest interview questions pharmaceutical sales candidates face, so you can stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons. “Why do you want to work in sales?” The… Read more »

The Number One Resource for Finding a Great Pharmaceutical Sales Job

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The pharmaceutical industry is booming, and the opportunities for outstanding sales professionals in that industry are impressive.  But how do you find a great pharmaceutical sales job in less time? The answer: Work with a recruiter. When you partner with a staffing firm that specializes in placing sales professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, you gain… Read more »