Advise on getting into medical sales

Medical Sales Jobs are much sought after and even once you are "in" it is a highly competitive career.
There are 3 important factors to consider before even thinking about the process of getting in :-

Are you a true Sales person?
Do you have any Medical qualifications or knowledge?
Are you an experienced driver with a full, clean driving license?
If you have anwered no to any of those questions you may not want to read on.

Top 5 tips for getting started in Medical Sales.
The 5 P's:
Presentation
Passion
Persistence
Patience
Professionalism
Other key qualities needed to secure a Medical Sales Job.
There are a number of key elements which can give you a head start over the competition when entering the Medical Sales forum.

The 5 P's are essential and will be spotted quickly at interview stage.

The others are no less important and can be the difference between getting the job, or not. These are –

The importance of Communication skills are often understated when we talk about sales. Too many sales people love the sound of their own voice and this is offputting for customers. It is more important to listen than to speak. We have two ears and one mouth – use them accordingly. Customers will respond more favourably to a Sales person who understands their needs and listens rather than rushes in with what they think the Customer needs.
Drive and ambition – also demonstrated as passion. This is a key skill which will be spotted at interview stage quickly and needs to be genuine.
Knowledge of the Medical profession, demonstrated by a Medical qualification – (usually preferred), or if not, suitable training courses which have been attended showing a genuine interest in getting into the Medical Sales field.
Self confidence – this is an attractive quality and makes a customer or interviewer trust and warm to you.
Experience – nothing beats it when it comes to getting a job. But, without it, where do you start?.
Shadowing Medical Sales Reps
Speaking to competitors
Speaking to other Medical Sales Reps
Attending any Medical Sales courses
Internet searches
Honesty – if you don’t know, say it. Blaggers do not get far in Sales
Resilience– if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again – do not take it personally. This applies to both the interview stages and actually doing the job
Sincerity – someone who smiles easily and is warm and approachable will win people over quicker than those who don’t.
Ability to prioritise – Spending most time on what is important and profitable and less time on what is not. But never neglecting anything.
Organisation – time management and being highly organized makes your work load easier and more profitable.
Diligence – effort and hard work will always be rewarded
Before and during the medical sales interview process -
Interview yourself in a mirror – essential to be confident about your appearance and professionalism. Important to know how you appear in front of others.
Know the Company who is interviewing you – library, internet and speaking to the right people in their field will give you a good idea of their products and reputation.
It costs a Medical Company approx €70k to hire you for the job! – bear this in mind when you are interviewing as it reminds you how much you need to convince the interviewers in order for them to take a risk with you as opposed to someone with experience.
Be very sure as anything less will be spotted quickly.
Never use a list for an answer e.g. – when asked ‘what can you bring to this job?’, Do not reply with ‘I am dedicated, professional, determined’...... Reply with ‘I am dedicated, an example of this is............... and so on.
Smile and listen