Pharmaceutical+Sales+Rep


 * [[image:http://slickblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/pharm.jpg width="289" height="147"]] Pharmaceutical Sales Representative **


 * Job Description**

Pharmaceutical Sales is a fast-paced, high-turnouver business that is very rewarding. Most pharmaceutical representatives find themselves on the road most of the day or in the offices of the pharmaceutical buyers. Pharmaceutical sales representatives spend their time selling factory manufactured pharmaceuticals, or medicine. Most pharmacuetical representatives spend most of their time on the road trying to boost the popularity of their pharmaceuticals they are selling. They outline what a drug is designed to do and how it works. They also explain its advantages over older drugs, attempting to convince doctors as to why their product is better than others. Boosting the popularity means more buyers, which in the essence means more profit for the seller.


 * Personality Characters**

Overall, your personality can vary if you are a pharmaceutical sales representative. Many representatives are very determined to get the product hey are selling, out to the world.They beleive doing anything possible to sell their product. The pharmaceutical sales profession requires much determination and patience. Perhaps the greatest characteristic that is helpful in the pharmaceutical sales world is being persausive. TIn the essence of being persausive, the seller must also speak clearly to describe the product he is trying to sell. The ability to gain income depends on the seller's ability to convince the buyer on his product. If the proper selling technique is mastered, a very large income will result.


 * Working Conditions**

Pharmaceutical sales representatives set their own hours to fit those of their customers. Most sale appointments are made for early in the morning or sometime around lunch. Most of the day, representatives find themselves traveling on the road to seek buyers for their product. Despite appointments with many doctors, sales representatives will often have to wait to see the buyers. Due to the travel and needs to support a living, the sales industry can become very stressful. Year after year the pharmaceutical sales industry has become very competitive and in need. Pharmaceutical sales representatives must be able to cope with stressful situations caused by competition with other sales representatives for access to doctors during their limited free time.


 * Places of Employment**

Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives are assigned work locations place on postal zip codes. All of pharmaceutical representatives are employed by drug and pharmaceutical companies. After you graduate college and become a trainee, a job is practically guarenteed. When you are an employed representative most of the day is spent on the road finding doctors in need of your product.


 * Job Outlook**

Employment of sales representatives is expected to grow as fast as average through 2014, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job outlook for pharmaceutical sales representatives is good. Some companies are expanding rapidly and will need to hire additional representatives. As long as the production of pharmaceuticals continues to grow, pharmaceutical sales will also grow rapidly. Regardless of the state of the economy, sales represetatives will always be a need.


 * Salary Information**

Commissions account for a large proportion of earnings for sales representatives. Depending on the company, roughly 10 to 20 percent of their earnings are derived from commissions based on the drugs ordered by doctors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in May 2004 the median salary for pharmaceutical sales representatives was $60,130 per year including commissions. Starting salaries can range from $40,000 to $60,000 with additional compensation in commission and bonus plansSales persons receive health insurance and paid vacations, holidays, and free cars.


 * Recommended Education and Training**

Obtaining a job in the pharmaceutical sales field can be very trying for individuals. It has become very competitve and takes alot of effort. If you are interested in a career in pharmaceutical sales, you will need a bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, marketing or life science). Also, most companies often require a grade point average of 2.8 or above to qualify for interview. Some entry level sales positions are available, but most require 1-2 years of proven success in outside sales. Most prefer product sales experience such as copier sales, telecommunications, or consumer product sales.


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