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I would like to get into selling medical equipment. I have a positive outgoing personality. Some background in sales on the wholesale end. I have exstensive expierience in deligating work to individuals to get jobs/tasks completed. I also communicate well between individuals to best complete sales and/or jobs efectively. I would love to have some interviews and training in this field because it intrests me. I feel with my outgoing work ethic and need to succeed monitarily, I would fit well into this occupation.

I would like to get into medical equipment sales. Do you know which companies I should go to in Houston?

PINTO980 in Katy, Texas said: I would like to get into medical equipment sales. Do you know which companies I should go to in Houston?

There are many quality suppliers of home medical equipment such as [url=www.vertical-platform-lifts.com]vertical platform lifts[/url] on the internet. Do you want to open up a site like this or do you want to work for a company that sells home medical equipment?

I would like to work for a company. I dont have much expierence in medical equipment sales but a whole lot of sales experience.

I too have been interested in seeking a career in medical equipment sales. I do not have any sales experience though, but have a spouse who does a tremendous job selling for her company (non-medical) and I have learned from her discipline. My family has a medical background as my mother has worked in hospitals and for private practices. So I have a basic knowledge of the medical community. Thanks to a rough economy, I was recently let go as a television broadcast meteorologist. I am a self-starter and highly motivated. I am willing to travel and trying to work my way into a company who will just give me a chance.

Checkout Texan Medical Supplies in Houston, they are looking for cutting edge sales guys in this economy. I know that even hospitals have seen a reduction in surgery from the older demographic. They believe the cause is the elderly waiting for surgery until they are sure of the state of their retirement accounts.

David
www.jrsmedical.com

James Pavelchak in West Babylon, New York said: I would like to get into selling medical equipment. I have a positive outgoing personality. Some background in sales on the wholesale end. I have exstensive expierience in deligating work to individuals to get jobs/tasks completed. I also communicate well between individuals to best complete sales and/or jobs efectively. I would love to have some interviews and training in this field because it intrests me. I feel with my outgoing work ethic and need to succeed monitarily, I would fit well into this occupation.

Tom Muckian

Let me add a futher comment, Jim.
I'm contacting you regarding possible employment, not just personal interest.

I'm so glad I found this thread...

Any advice on breaking into the Medical Equipment Sales field would be appreciated. I have a successful background in Sales, but being a new father has made me hungrier than ever, and I want a job where I can earn enough to allow my wife to stay at home. Willing to travel and burn the midnight oil to get jobs done to completion.

Thanks!

I am called upon to enter the medical device industry! I am a seasoned consulting professional with my current industry being healthcare. I have sales experience ranging from recruiting to wholesale foods to insurance plans. In 2006 I received a total hip replacement from a long ago automobile accident at the tender age of 31 yrs. I can not begin to express how this has changed my life, and I am now inspired and poised to begin a fruitful and rewarding career in the medical device industry! I am highly flexible in my personal life and ready to commit 150% to this profession. Could you provide any insight on how to "crack the code" on getting into this industry? And also any opportunities or contacts you may be aware of. Thanks so much!!

Nick Joseph in San Antonio, Texas said: I'm so glad I found this thread...

Any advice on breaking into the Medical Equipment Sales field would be appreciated. I have a successful background in Sales, but being a new father has made me hungrier than ever, and I want a job where I can earn enough to allow my wife to stay at home. Willing to travel and burn the midnight oil to get jobs done to completion.

Thanks!

Hi Nick,
We may have a proposition for you, to represent our company in your area. Can you send me a resume to my email?

ShellieOPR in Portland, Maine said: I am called upon to enter the medical device industry! I am a seasoned consulting professional with my current industry being healthcare. I have sales experience ranging from recruiting to wholesale foods to insurance plans. In 2006 I received a total hip replacement from a long ago automobile accident at the tender age of 31 yrs. I can not begin to express how this has changed my life, and I am now inspired and poised to begin a fruitful and rewarding career in the medical device industry! I am highly flexible in my personal life and ready to commit 150% to this profession. Could you provide any insight on how to "crack the code" on getting into this industry? And also any opportunities or contacts you may be aware of. Thanks so much!!

Hi Shellie,
Our company is currently seeking agents around the country, to represent our product. If you are interested, you can send me your email address for more information.

Good Morning, John...

I'd be glad to send you my resume, but how do I get your email without you having to post it for the entire world to see?

Thanks for the response and look forward to hearing from you,

Nick

You are right. It is a dilemma. Let me think about it.

I too would love to get into medical equipment sales.I have great customer service skills and have been in sales for the last 15 years. I am a very motivated worker. I have had sales manager position skills and know how to get the job done with customer satisfaction. I have a medical background as my mother has worked in hospitals. Could you provide me with any insight on how to get into this industry. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you soon!

I would also like to get into Medical Equipment Sales. I have been researching it online and my first step will be to take the RMSR Cert Course. Have any of you taken this course? Do many companies require this?

I have been in Outside sales for the past 5 years. Im a single mother of a 2year old boy and like any mother would like to give him the world. Needless to say its time for a career change. I feel that Medical equipment sales would be the ideal choice. Any advice would be helpful in making the transition into this exciting new field.

I have a very successful background in Sales and am looking for a Medical Sales opportunity. I have a proven ability to grow new business as well as create lasting customer relationships. Customers will buy from those they like and trust. Any help or opportunity would be extremely appreciated. Best Wishes for Success!!

I have been presently have been working on med/Surg floor for a local hospital for the past 5 years. I have worked directly with a wide range of medical equipment on a daily basis. I do have a bachelors degree. I am very seriously looking and trying to find any way to break into selling any kind of medical equipment. I am willing to go through any lengths of training to achieve this. Thank you.

I am interested in switching careers and have been wondering what it takes to get "my foot in the door" with medical equipment sales. I have almost 10 years of business-to-business sales, marketing & public relations experience. This has mainly been in the field of professional sports & I would like to see what other opportunities are available. Any information provided would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Working with people, such as Customer Service, and years of sales experience inspires me to want to sell medical equipment. My Grandmother, who was a Microbiologist for more than 30 yrs, inspires me too. She is at home under certain circumstances, and my mother and I, along with hospice, take care of her. My passion is wanting to make a persons life as comfortable as it can be. Especially when times are hard. I am a single mother of a 3 yr old boy, who is my world. And passionate about my grandmother and her present comfort. We put aside for her. Only to be gracious at the fact that she has saved lives during her career. It gives me happiness, and I am sure I would want to continue this for others of need. And use my skills in an area that will benefit my heart as well. Medical Equipment Sales is Perfect For this position. Any advice on obtaining this career, I am willing to do whatever steps it takes to get my foot in the door.

Amanda

I am starting my career out of college and after researching several careers, I think medical equipment sales is my calling. I am fresh out of college and got the fire to succeed. Does anyone know how I can get my foot in the door with a company in NC, preferably Raleigh or Wilmington?

Hey guys, here's an interview on my site that should help some. This guy talks about his job, likes, dislikes, and salary. Enjoy.

www.jobshadow.com/an-interview-with-a-medical-device-salesman/

Iam trying to get in cardio medical sales.Do you know what company I should apply to.Also I heard medical reps make between 150kto 500k..Is that true?

Patrick in Smithfield, North Carolina
I have recently accepted a position as a JR Ortho rep. but it took a LOT of work to get there. Maybe this will help.

After college I interviewed with this medical device company and did not get the job due to lack of experience. Starting from scratch is the best place because it gives you the oppertunity to show your ambition, tenacity, and goal setting.

To get your foot in the door your need 4 things. 1) a degree 2) A connection to a Sr. Rep who knows the hiring person. 3) Respectable, sucessful sales experience, and 4) Operating room experience which everyone seems to leaves out. As you gain these items its important that you update the Sr. Rep of your progress b/c by the time you get towards the end of your ST program they will bring you aboard. In my case it was before I could finished my last two month of my ST program. Probably because the timing was right and because they saw I was doing everything possible to reach my goal

1) Check

2) A connection to a SR. Rep.
Go to a hospital and sit there until you spot a medical device rep. Ask them who they are with, ect. Ask them if you could have their email address so you could periodically update them and the Sr. Rep with your progress.

3) Respectable sales experience - You need B2B (business to business) experience. As I once read these forums you will find that MDReps. often come from copier sales. I chose to become a Xerox sales agent first in order to get their infamous Business Selling Skills Training which is known as some of the best trainging and of course the experience. I had a total of 1 1/2 years selling exp.

4) OR experince.
In addition to sales experience (which at the MDS level everyone has more and better experience than you) you need something that stands out on your resume. I also enrolled in a Surgical Technology program that was 14 months long, and had night classes so I could sell from 8-5. It was 25K but its an investmen

Hello Patrick,
I am on my cell and it is giving me issues with replying to posts so I have to just post normally, but this is in response to you. I also apologize for typos ahead of time... I've just got a new one and im not used to the keyboard yet! Anyway, I Was searching medical equipment sales for information about working in the area and I found this. I thought your response was helpful and interesting. I didn't notice you saying what your degree is in though, and I'd like to know. Also the surgical technology certification sounds like a nice idea. Do You think an associates in radiologic technology would be sufficient? I'm currently going for my bachelors in nursing. I Was in school for rad tech prior. I could finish that in a year if it would be beneficial since I have the majority of the classes done already. As for experience in sales I'm really lacking. Ive been a sales rep for a couple companies but nothing serious, just a normal job while in high school for extra spending money. I definitely need something there. My father is a Very accomplished salesman. He's at the top of a large company, and has not even gotten a degree. He got his position soley based off experience and reputation... So I understand how important experience can be. You said you worked for xerox, what did you need in order to be hired there? My mother was in medical equipment sales and also sold vaccines in the late 80s. She can answer some of my questions, but given 2 decades have passed since then things are different now, and speaking to someone more currently involved would be very helpful. If you want, email me at ChristineAnnGuillot@gmail.com

Lol! Sorry that was meant for Dave, not Patrick. I couldn't see the the blue column to the side with the name and location and thought you were introducing yourself as Patrick.

Oops, that was meant for Dave not Patrick! I couldn't see the blue column to the side with everyone's name an location before so it looked like you were introducing yourself as Patrick.

I too was interested in being a medical sales rep. Have you heard about www.medicalrepinsight.com? I heard it's a seminar to teach people how to break in the business.

James Pavelchak in West Babylon, New York said: I would like to get into selling medical equipment. I have a positive outgoing personality. Some background in sales on the wholesale end. I have exstensive expierience in deligating work to individuals to get jobs/tasks completed. I also communicate well between individuals to best complete sales and/or jobs efectively. I would love to have some interviews and training in this field because it intrests me. I feel with my outgoing work ethic and need to succeed monitarily, I would fit well into this occupation.

Why would you direct someone to a site that does not even exist? There are no short cuts to getting into medical sales. Understand what you bring to the table versus what other choices a company has. Talk to REAL people with REAL experience. Join Linkedin and connect with groups about the topic. Reach out to Elizabeth Danford, she can let you know your chances and best direction.

Michelle Colson in Portland, Oregon said: I have a very successful background in Sales and am looking for a Medical Sales opportunity. I have a proven ability to grow new business as well as create lasting customer relationships. Customers will buy from those they like and trust. Any help or opportunity would be extremely appreciated. Best Wishes for Success!!

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