Medical sales is a competitive field, not only to obtain a job, but also to perform well and make the sale. And since these are generally high-salaried positions, the stakes for success are high, so you need to focus your efforts on knowing your product and developing your sales skills.
Medical and product knowledge
Just because you have great sales skills, doesn’t mean you can sell just anything. You need to have an intimate knowledge of whatever medical device you’re selling and the relevant body parts and anatomical systems. Understand the pros and cons, and how it works. You’ll be the one to give instructions to the medical professionals. as well as answer any questions they might have, so you need to be an expert!
Communication skills
Communication is a critical skill in any type of sales job. Remember, there are two parts to communication: speaking and listening! Yes, you have to speak to push your product, but you also have to listen carefully and understand your client’s needs in order to earn their trust and their business. You’re more likely to get referrals from them when they feel they have a positive relationship with you.
Be available
Make yourself easy to work with by being available early in the morning or later in the evening, whenever medical staff is willing to meet with you. They have busy schedules too! Be prepared, making sure the supplies your clients need are always in stock. And be responsive, answering questions and concerns as soon as possible.
Sales skills
If you’re already experienced in sales, you probably already understand that high-priced items require aggressive sales techniques, and you might only sell to each customer once or twice. If you’re selling to the same groups regularly, you can be less aggressive, but you need to take care of the customer relationship. It’s best to keep yourself fresh on a variety of different sales techniques so you’re always prepared for anything.
Remember the patients
Of course, the well-being of the patient must always be the primary concern of any medical device sales rep—don’t get so caught up in making the sale or in showing off the impressive groundbreaking technology of your product you forget that! Doctors and medical staff will remember your kindness and attentiveness.
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Ty Culver is the Client Development Director of CulverCareers focusing on talent acquisition and workforce solutions with a wide variety of local, national and global clients.
Ty has been working in various aspects of the industry for over 10 years and developed deep expertise in Executive Search, Executive Benefit and Talent Acquisition Programs along the way. He has a range of experience from SMB to Enterprise clients and hyper specific executive searches to high volume recruiting with companies in a dynamic state of flux.
Today, Ty leads a talented team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, Executive Recruiters and Client Success Managers at one of the most respected Recruiting Firms in the Nation, CulverCareers. While leadership is a key aspect of his role, Ty still enjoys working with clients on recruiting strategies, executive benefit solutions and workforce solutions to help clients build a holistic approach to talent acquisition and talent retention.