Sectors within the Medical Sales industry

• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical Devices / Medical Technology
• Healthcare
• Life Sciences

What does the role of a Medical Sales Representative involve?

• Medical Sales roles are predominantly field based and you will be responsible for a specific territory. This means that there is usually lots of travel involved
• Arrange appointments with customers both face to face and virtually
• Promote and sell your company’s products to key customers in the NHS or private sector
• Educate and train customers on the products you are selling by doing presentations and demonstrations
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Provide after-sales services
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Organise and attend medical conferences when required

How to get into Medical Sales

Graduate training programmes – Evolve has a dedicated Graduate Recruitment programme to help recent graduates start their career in medical sales industry

Apprenticeships / Internships

University courses

• Scientific: Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Science, Biology, Medical Engineering, Biochemistry, Sports Science, and any other science related subjects
• Non-Scientific: Business Studies, Marketing

Skills and Knowledge required

• Full driving licence is essential, as the majority of medical sales positions are field based which involves travelling to visit customers face to face
• In-depth research into the Medical Sales industry, learning about key customers and the structure of the NHS
• Shadowing experience of a Medical Sales Representative is highly advantageous
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and listening
• Experience in a customer-facing environment
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work well in a team and on your own
• Commitment, persistence, and determination
• Ability to accept criticism and overcome rejection
• Ambition and a desire to succeed

Progression opportunities

With experience and a good track record in sales, you could progress into a senior sales role or management, or even move into a marketing position.

Here at Evolve, we have a dedicated Graduate recruitment team that works closely alongside recent graduates with a keen ambition to step into medical sales, providing excellent tips into research, CV writing and interview techniques.

Contact the Graduate recruitment team to discuss!