Take the following steps to take to learn about medical sales: Understand "Why Medical Sales?" Learn the types of medical sales specialities Read Breaking Into Device How-To Guides Connect with representatives on LinkedIn Train and prepare for the interview process Let's break these steps down one by one so you can learn the medical sales landscape. 1. Understand "Why Medical Sales?" At all stages of the networking and interview process, you will get asked the question "Why Medical Sales?". Before you start journey applying and interviewing for associate roles in medical devic ..read more

Below are the top 10 medical device companies in the world in 2022 based on revenue: Rank  Medical Device Company Revenue (Billions) 1 Medtronic $30.12B 2 Johnson & Johnson $22.95B 3 Abbott $22.59B 4 Philips $19.32B 5 GE Healthcare $18.01B 6 BD $17.11B 7 Siemens Healthineers $16.93B 8 Cardinal Health $15.44B 9 Stryker $14.35B 10 Baxter $11.67B Top 10 Medical Device Companies in the World in 2022 1. Medtronic Revenue: $30.12B Website:  www.medtronic.com Medtronic plc tops the list of the top medical device company in 2022 — boasting  ..read more

Here are the different types of medical device sales: Orthopedics: Joint Reconstruction and Replacement Orthopedics: Trauma and Extremities Orthopedics: Sports Medicine Orthopedics: Craniomaxillofacial Orthopedics: Spine Orthopedics: Neurosurgical Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cardiovascular Capital Equipment Urology Neurovascular Endoscopy This list is not comprehensive; however, the majority of the job opportunities in medical device sales will fall under one of these broad categories. Types of Medical Sales Here are the main types of medical device sales roles: Orthopedics: Trauma and Extremit ..read more

Here is how to become a certified medical sales representative: Register here to complete your medical sales certifications. All 13 certifications are included. Complete the modules. Each module takes 60 minutes to complete. Download your certificates of completion. Upload your certifications to your LinkedIn profile and add it to your resume. This will attract medical sales recruiters and hiring managers. Our training certificates are trusted by thousands of hospitals and are accepted by every major vendor credentialing service. The certifications are 100% onli ..read more

How much do OR reps make? Based on our sample of Comparably™ data, the average yearly total compensation is $155,358 for OR reps. The average base OR rep salary is $94,918 and the bonus commission is $60,440 in 2021, making the commission percentage you earn 38% of your total compensation.  Compensation can vary widely on tenure, division, and company — but make no mistake, medical device sales is lucrative. Top OR representatives can pull in $400K+ on a good year. Below are total compensation packages that OR reps.   Conclusion OR reps make a ..read more

  This episode kicks off a medical device sales resume tear down where we look at a candidate's medical sales resume and totally reconstructing it from the ground up, section by section. Our goal is to help this candidate land a role in medical device sales.  As medical sales career coaches, we get tremendous exposure to different candidates resumes. We track what's working for candidates and what's not working for candidates in the hiring process. We collect this data on a role and company basis. For example: if you are targeting a role at Stryker in Trauma, we can help you op ..read more

Candidates often need to assess the Pros and Cons of medical device sales prior to targeting a role in the industry. High compensation no doubt makes the industry attractive; however, some people may not enjoy the fast-paced environment of medical device sales. Our team of career coaches pieced together a list of the pros and cons for medical sales. Use this as a guide to help determine whether it is the right career path for you. Pros: High Compensation: the average compensation in medical sales is $155,358/yr. The top sales representatives consistently earn $400K+ each y ..read more

Boston Scientific's sales interview questions can be challenging to decipher. Answering the questions correctly requires diligent preparation. It's no wonder that the interview process at Boston Scientific is challenging — representatives at Boston Scientific make a fortune. The average sales associate representative starts at around $81,187 in total compensation while the average sales representative brings home $144,000. Many sales representatives consistently take home north of $400,000+. Our team has consistently coached candidates who then went on to land roles at Boston Scienti ..read more

The Smith and Nephew sales interview process typically begins with a phone call with a recruiter, followed by a virtual HireVue interview, and then is followed by phone interview with the Hiring Manager. From there, you will have subsequent interviews with various members of the sales team, a ride along in the field, and a case interview. Breaking into medical sales at Smith and Nephew is rewarding. The average sales associate representative starts at around $72,338 in total compensation while the average sales representative brings home $136,271. Many sales representatives consisten ..read more

Stryker Sales Gallup Interview Questions can be daunting if you are not familiar with the process. The purpose of the Gallup Interview test is to gauge your personality and culture fit for a career in Stryker sales. FROM STRYKER SALES BLOG GALLUP INTERVIEW Timing: Approximately 1 - 2 weeks after the hiring manager phone interview Your next step will be another phone interview but this time with The Gallup Organization. They have developed several interviews that focus on understanding your unique talents and strengths. The interview is conducted over the phone with a trained analyst who will ..read more