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Shadowing a medical sales rep can be important too.

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Shadowing a medical sales rep can be important too.

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excellent communication and presentation skills
an outgoing and persuasive manner and negotiating skills
sales and customer relationship skills
confidence, determination and persistence
patience and self-motivation
the ability to you use your initiative
planning, analytical and organisational skills
a flexible approach to work in order to adapt to changes, for example in the healthcare system or product and drug formularies
strong teamwork and networking skills
commercial and business awareness
the ability to work well under pressure
the ability to accept criticism and move on
ambition and the desire to do well
general IT and administration skills.

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A business or marketing degree, for example, can be particularly useful, especially if accompanied by some knowledge of medical sales and what this involves.

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A business or marketing degree, for example, can be particularly useful, especially if accompanied by some knowledge of medical sales and what this involves.

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Following subjects improve chances: Dentistry, pharmacy, nursing. You don't need a science degree, a business or marketing degree can be useful.

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Following subjects improve chances: Dentistry, pharmacy, nursing. You don't need a science degree, a business or marketing degree can be useful.

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grow your online presence, network and build relationships with other MSR

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grow your online presence, network and build relationships with other MSR

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develop strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector

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develop strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector

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Traveling and socialising with different sites and individuals

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Traveling and socialising with different sites and individuals

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Having clinical knowledge and knowing exactly what you are selling.

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organise conferences for doctors and other medical staffbuild and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff and support administrative staff

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organise conferences for doctors and other medical staffbuild and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff and support administrative staff

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an apprenticeship or school leaver training programme

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an apprenticeship or school leaver training programme

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Useful to have experience in nursing , healthcare, sales or marketing.

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Useful to have experience in nursing , healthcare, sales or marketing.

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make presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in GP surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the retail sector

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make presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in GP surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the retail sector

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arrange appointments with doctors, pharmacists and hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling

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arrange appointments with doctors, pharmacists and hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling

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Many new sales executives also take the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) examinations within the first few years of work. A full driving licence is also a common requirement.

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Many new sales executives also take the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) examinations within the first few years of work. A full driving licence is also a common requirement.

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Having a Science related degree: i.e biology.

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Having a Science related degree: i.e biology.

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•	Commercial awareness•	Sales skills•	Maturity•	Confidence•	Patience•	Strong interpersonal and communication skills•	Organisational skills

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•	Commercial awareness•	Sales skills•	Maturity•	Confidence•	Patience•	Strong interpersonal and communication skills•	Organisational skills

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Pitching Ideas to Different Medical Companies

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Pitching Ideas to Different Medical Companies

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Communicating with Health Care Professionals

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Communicating with Health Care Professionals