Trying to break into the Medical/Dental Products sales industry.

I have 18 years of sales, marketing and prject management experience mainly in the building and construction products industry. I am trying to network with those that can help me get a foot in the door. I have had no luck whatsover. I hold a BS in Business with double majors in Marketing and Management and I have local, regional and national sales experience. I think, like many that are on this site, that my credentials will qualify me for a position in these industries. Any advice is appreciated.....

I have a dermatologist created product line, from the most noted and quoted doctors in the industry, that is changing skin in dramatic ways. These products have OTC medicines with proven clinical results, especially in addressing the big problem of sun damage.We are expanding nationwide and are looking for individuals to get these amazing products out there. Interested, contact me for more information.

powerforpurpose@comcast.net in Franklin, Tennessee said: I have a dermatologist created product line, from the most noted and quoted doctors in the industry, that is changing skin in dramatic ways. These products have OTC medicines with proven clinical results, especially in addressing the big problem of sun damage.We are expanding nationwide and are looking for individuals to get these amazing products out there. Interested, contact me for more information.

I read your reply to my post and I am interested in learning more of this opportunity.

It would probably be easier to talk over the phone to explain how that works. Is this possible?

I'm graduating this spring with a Business degree and would like something in the Oklahoma City area about possible medical/dental sales. Any suggestions?

DAP09 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma said: I'm graduating this spring with a Business degree and would like something in the Oklahoma City area about possible medical/dental sales. Any suggestions?

I am not sure if you saw my other blog, but I have a dermatologist created product line, from the most noted and quoted doctors in the industry, that is changing skin in dramatic ways. These products have OTC medicines with proven clinical results, especially in addressing the big problem of sun damage.We are expanding nationwide and are looking for individuals to get these amazing products out there. Interested, contact me for more information.

DAP09 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma said: I'm graduating this spring with a Business degree and would like something in the Oklahoma City area about possible medical/dental sales. Any suggestions?

I would love to expand my business in Oklahoma city if you are interested. Please contact me for more information. Thanks.

I have a Masters Degree in Administration with a background in Teaching. I have around 3 years of experiance in the sales industry. I have worked in the travel industry, telecommunication devices, and cookware. I trying to tap into the medical industry, I live in Lancaster, CA. I am more interested in working as an independent sales representative. Who should I contact??? What questions should I ask???

Jineen in Saint Louis, Missouri said: I have a Masters Degree in Administration with a background in Teaching. I have around 3 years of experiance in the sales industry. I have worked in the travel industry, telecommunication devices, and cookware. I trying to tap into the medical industry, I live in Lancaster, CA. I am more interested in working as an independent sales representative. Who should I contact??? What questions should I ask???

You can email me your contact information to powerforpurpose@comcast.net and I will contact you to tell you about the job. Thanks.

HT09 in Tulsa, Oklahoma said: I have 18 years of sales, marketing and prject management experience mainly in the building and construction products industry. I am trying to network with those that can help me get a foot in the door. I have had no luck whatsover. I hold a BS in Business with double majors in Marketing and Management and I have local, regional and national sales experience. I think, like many that are on this site, that my credentials will qualify me for a position in these industries. Any advice is appreciated.....

Here is a thought for you. You may want to try a company like Dentsply by going to Dentsply.com They have a Tulsa branch. It is inside sales on the phone but it is not your typical telemarketing. They are on the phones a lot doing dental consulting with dentist and managers but the training is good and could be a foundation that can help you get what you are looking for. Maybe. It is just a thought. The atmosphere is good and friendly with adults not teens. It may take you 2 to 3 years of doing that before another major surgical sales will even talk to you. Again there are no guarantees. It is a good company.

HT09 in Tulsa, Oklahoma said: I have 18 years of sales, marketing and prject management experience mainly in the building and construction products industry. I am trying to network with those that can help me get a foot in the door. I have had no luck whatsover. I hold a BS in Business with double majors in Marketing and Management and I have local, regional and national sales experience. I think, like many that are on this site, that my credentials will qualify me for a position in these industries. Any advice is appreciated.....

I came from building construction background with Armstrong Floors many years ago and did it back when women were not hired...I did it, you can do it. You can go directly to my blog articles concerning this or probably better yet join the new MedRepCareers Business Network: medrepcareers.ning.com/ and sign up for a free account and network with others who have done it too. Good Articles posted by several people on this topic.

HT09 in Tulsa, Oklahoma said: I have 18 years of sales, marketing and prject management experience mainly in the building and construction products industry. I am trying to network with those that can help me get a foot in the door. I have had no luck whatsover. I hold a BS in Business with double majors in Marketing and Management and I have local, regional and national sales experience. I think, like many that are on this site, that my credentials will qualify me for a position in these industries. Any advice is appreciated.....

I have a suggestion. You may want to try being a sales person for a builder. I have done that before. You may be able to make about 50k to 60k and if you really have the skills you can go higher. You have the sales exp. and lots of product knowledge. If you are in Tulsa there are lots of builders. #1 go the Home Builders Association office or call and ask for a list of all the builders based on how many homes they sold last year. Pick one or two and ask for the builder himself or sales manager. #2 Tell them what you have been doing in sales and you want to sale homes for them. # 3 you do not need a license to sell because the builder has the license and you are under them. Don't get caught up in the 3%. That does not matter. If they say 3 fine but 2 will do. Careful though It may be straight commission. Many builders will do a draw or up front salary before you sell anything. this can work. Realtors tell people they make 3% but they have to split with a brker 60/40 or 55/45 etc. That really means they only get about 1.5 or 2 % and they have to drive all over the city and pay for expenses. A builder has a nice beautiful model and all you have to do is wait for them to come. Hope this helps.

IMHO - I don't find dental sales to be as professional or ethical as the medical arena. I think because it is more b2c than b2b (Dental practices aren't like medical practices). I would not pursue dental. And in 10 years of recruiting, I have never recruited a dental sales rep. No one has asked for that experience.

Thank you for taking the time to reply and for yor input. I disagree with you regarding the dental rep position as far as being unethical and unprofessional. I know a few people in the industry and have ridden along on sales calls and find them no different than those in the pharmaceutical/medical fields.

The dental industry is a much smaller industry than that of the pharmaceutical and medical industry and the turnover is much lower and positions are typically filled within the industry. I know this because I have become friends with 2 managers of different companies in the field and as such, I have learned a great deal about the dynamics of the industry.

HT09 in Tulsa, Oklahoma said: I have 18 years of sales, marketing and prject management experience mainly in the building and construction products industry. I am trying to network with those that can help me get a foot in the door. I have had no luck whatsover. I hold a BS in Business with double majors in Marketing and Management and I have local, regional and national sales experience. I think, like many that are on this site, that my credentials will qualify me for a position in these industries. Any advice is appreciated.....

I have an open position for Dental sales, its commission based let me know if you are interested to talk about this opportunity.
Email me at kanounclaude@aol.com

Can you offer words on how to proceed,My wife and I would like to become independent representatives in the medical field. We are successfull representatives in the furniture business.

Hello there,

We are looking for a MT (Medical Transcript) sales person. And is offering a 10% on the sale residual income. If you are interested email us at sales(at)zippytranscripts.com. You can be located anywhere in the US, the boundaries are not of concern.

Look forward to your resume.

Regards,

Joe

Hi,

Do you know of any open dental sales positions in the Dallas Metroplex? I have 4 years of outside sales experience and am looking to break into the dental industry.

Thanks so much,

Amanda

HT09 in Tulsa, Oklahoma said: Thank you for taking the time to reply and for yor input. I disagree with you regarding the dental rep position as far as being unethical and unprofessional. I know a few people in the industry and have ridden along on sales calls and find them no different than those in the pharmaceutical/medical fields.

The dental industry is a much smaller industry than that of the pharmaceutical and medical industry and the turnover is much lower and positions are typically filled within the industry. I know this because I have become friends with 2 managers of different companies in the field and as such, I have learned a great deal about the dynamics of the industry.

Amanda:
Send me your resume at: resumes@phcconsulting.com
Check out my site at: www.phcconsulting.com
Learn more about getting into medical sales here:
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Good Luck.
Peggy McKee