Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Job Description
A pharmaceutical sales representative is a highly trained sales professional who specializes in marketing and selling pharmaceutical manufacturer products to pharmacists, physicians, dentists and heath administrators.
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Function
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A pharmaceutical sales representative is responsible for promoting drug products, describing benefits of pharmaceutical drugs and marketing new products to clients in addition to providing drug samples and taking sales orders.
Education
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In most states, a pharmaceutical sales representative must complete a four-year degree program and an extensive on-the-job company training program. Depending on the size of the company, some pharmaceutical manufacturers may require a pharmaceutical sales representative to be certified and possess an advanced degree.
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Advancement
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A pharmaceutical sales representative may have the opportunity to advance into a senior sales position, supervisory role or training position with additional education and training.
Considerations
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According to Pharmaceutical Representative, pharmaceutical sales representatives are one of the most competitive sales positions in the industry. Therefore, a pharmaceutical sales representative must stay abreast of changes in the drug manufacturing and medical industry in order to stay ahead of the competition.
Potential
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for sales representatives in the manufacturing industry selling scientific products, including pharmaceuticals, are expected to increase by 12 percent from 2006 to 2016.
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