Are you are looking for a new career challenge?
Then Medical Sales could be the right choice for you
You may have graduated a few years ago and now looking for a different career direction that will utilise the commercial experience you have gained and provide you with future opportunities.
The main misconception about getting into Medical Sales is that you need a science based degree. The CHASE Graduate Recruitment Programme has placed candidates with a variety of different disciplines. So whatever your academic background read on to find out whether Medical Sales is the right career choice for you.
Commercial Graduates
Getting into Medical Sales
Points to consider before applying
The Pharmaceutical Industry
Getting into Medical Sales 
The best way to establish whether Medical Sales is the right career for you is to do some independent research. CHASE are clearly passionate and committed about this Industry, so it is hard for us to be objective. Of course we think the Medical Sales role is excellent!
Use your networks to source some one who currently does the Medical Sales role. You can then glean a realistic perspective about the Medical Sales role and make an informed decision as to whether this is the career for you.
Ask yourself, what makes a great Medical Sales Representative?
Not every one looking at this site will be suitable for the role, so look at the points to consider to see if this is the right career choice for you.
Use your networks to source some one who currently does the Medical Sales role. You can then glean a realistic perspective about the Medical Sales role and make an informed decision as to whether this is the career for you.
Ask yourself, what makes a great Medical Sales Representative?
Not every one looking at this site will be suitable for the role, so look at the points to consider to see if this is the right career choice for you.
Points to consider before applying
Can you work independently?
Medical Sales Representatives are based from home and make appointments to see healthcare professionals. These customers might be GP's, Nurses, Pharmacists, Practice Managers and Nursing Homes.
Are you self motivated?
The customers you need to call on are constrained by both time and budget. This can mean it is often difficult to get a GP to see you. You need to have the persistence to pursue the appointment without being disrespectful to your customer.
Planning and Prioritise
The role of a Medical Sales Representative requires you to plan your territory effectively. You need to have the ability to communicate on all levels. A Medical Sales Representative communicates to both internal and external customers. There is a broad range of people you need to interact with as a Medical Sales Representative so you need to be friendly, courteous and above all professional.
Goal Orientated
As the title suggests, this role is about selling. A Medical Sales Representative needs to be motivated by achieving short, medium and long terms goals. Typically, a Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Company will set weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly targets. Those Medical Sales Representatives who successfully meet and exceed those targets are financially rewarded for their efforts.
If you would like to apply please use the Graduate Application Form
Medical Sales Representatives are based from home and make appointments to see healthcare professionals. These customers might be GP's, Nurses, Pharmacists, Practice Managers and Nursing Homes.
Are you self motivated?
The customers you need to call on are constrained by both time and budget. This can mean it is often difficult to get a GP to see you. You need to have the persistence to pursue the appointment without being disrespectful to your customer.
Planning and Prioritise
The role of a Medical Sales Representative requires you to plan your territory effectively. You need to have the ability to communicate on all levels. A Medical Sales Representative communicates to both internal and external customers. There is a broad range of people you need to interact with as a Medical Sales Representative so you need to be friendly, courteous and above all professional.
Goal Orientated
As the title suggests, this role is about selling. A Medical Sales Representative needs to be motivated by achieving short, medium and long terms goals. Typically, a Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Company will set weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly targets. Those Medical Sales Representatives who successfully meet and exceed those targets are financially rewarded for their efforts.
If you would like to apply please use the Graduate Application Form
The Pharmaceutical Industry
The Pharmaceutical industry is one of the world's most visionary industries and some of the most significant discoveries in medicine originated here in the UK. The success of modern medicines has helped to combat the impact of disease and infection throughout the world. In order to further improve our quality of life the pharmaceutical industry is constantly developing new and improved medicines with which to treat existing and newly discovered illnesses.
The pharmaceutical industry is governed by a professional body with stringent regulations and it strives to employ high-calibre candidates who will adhere to these rules and are advocates for their company.
If you would like to apply please use the Graduate Application Form
The pharmaceutical industry is governed by a professional body with stringent regulations and it strives to employ high-calibre candidates who will adhere to these rules and are advocates for their company.
If you would like to apply please use the Graduate Application Form
