Key Responsibilities:
Promoting and Selling Products:
Medical representatives present the features, benefits, and evidence supporting the efficacy of their company's products to healthcare professionals.
Building Relationships:
They establish and maintain strong relationships with doctors, nurses, and pharmacists to foster trust and influence.
Educating Healthcare Professionals:
They provide information about new products, their usage, and dosage, addressing questions and concerns.
Meeting Sales Targets:
They strive to achieve sales targets and contribute to the overall revenue of the company.
Providing Customer Service:
They offer support and guidance to healthcare professionals, addressing their inquiries and needs.
Staying Updated:
They keep up with the latest medical advancements, new products, and competitor information.
Collecting Orders:
They gather orders from healthcare professionals for the products they promote.
Managing Territories:
In some cases, medical representatives manage a specific geographic area or territory and focus on building relationships with healthcare professionals in that area.
Conducting Market Research:
They may be responsible for researching competitor products and market trends.
Providing Samples and Literature:
They may provide samples of the products, literature, and other materials to healthcare professionals.
Attending Medical Conferences and Events:
They may attend medical conferences, seminars, and other events to learn about new products and trends.