Medical Sales Representative - South West

Medical Sales Representative - South West
Job Location: The South / South-West - covering areas such as in Portsmouth, Southampton, Surrey, Hampshire, Bath, West Sussex, or West Berkshire
Job Salary: Extremely Competitive Basic pay + uncapped commission and £10k bonus depending on sales performance and £6k car allowance
Job Sectors: Scientific Sales / Biology / Biochemistry / Science Sales / Sales Representative / Sports Science / Physiotherapy / Medical Sales / Biology / Biochemistry / Life Science / Pharmaceutical Science
Our small but successful client markets specialist scientific treatments and therapies to a variety of medical companies across the county, including NHS and private practices. They work within the Rheumatology and Ophthalmology sector, and their treatments have been used on some well-known sports players!
The company are looking for a candidate with a keen interest in the science and research sector, either through university studies or experience in the industry. You will be the key link between the manufacturer and the healthcare professionals, to promote their exceptional product line out in the field. You will have a personable and flexible approach to work in this exciting opportunity! You will build relationships with new and existing customers throughout your territory, producing educational information and demonstrating the value of the companies' scientific products, in order to achieve personal sales targets and increase their market share.
This position would suit someone with some selling experience who is hungry for success, target driven and enjoys driving around and meeting new people. This will be a home-based role, and out on the road in your territory for up to 4-week days, so flexibility is a must! There is an extensive training period for the first 3 months, at head office in Staffordshire and also in other territories shadowing reps.
Job duties
Some responsibilities of this job include promoting the products to various customers and satisfying scientific and technical expectations from customers. You will be involved with setting up and attending meetings both within the NHS and the private medical sector also, developing new business with new clients. There will be opportunities to attend conferences and exhibitions, and a chance to train for the ABPI qualification after the probationary period.
Developing excellent product and industry knowledge
Gather information on current markets and competitors
Promote the clients scientific lines to both NHS and private practice (secondary care) in order to achieve territory targets
Negotiate pricing and agreements across departments within healthcare services
Maintain your territory database
Work independently and organise your own diary
Job Requirements
A degree in a Life Science / Sport Science related subject is a bonus but not essential
Full driving licence, car allowance is provided
Friendly, personable persona with the ability to interact with customers
Drive and passion
Flexibility to travel and be comfortable with overnight stays, especially within the training periodDesirable
Knowledge of Rheumatology and Ophthalmology would be very desirable
Previous scientific sales / account management experience is preferred but not essential