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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 Taught or Innate? Either way, an important quality to have in Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Sales. 𝟑 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭: 🔸 How do you handle rejection and maintain motivation in a competitive sales environment? 🔸Can you share a specific example of a situation where your competitive nature positively influenced a sales outcome? 🔸 In what ways do you continuously improve your product knowledge and understanding of the market to outperform competitors? As someone passionate about medical sales, I've found that embracing a competitive mindset has its distinct advantages and challenges. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟑 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝: Positives: 🟢 Innovative Problem-Solving - The desire to outperform encourages creative approaches to overcome challenges. 🟢 Drive for Excellence - A competitive spirit fuels a constant pursuit of excellence, pushing you to exceed targets and set new benchmarks. 🟢 Enhanced Resilience - Facing competition builds resilience, turning setbacks into valuable learning experiences that contribute to long-term success. Negatives: 🔴 Risk of Burnout - Intense competition can lead to burnout if not managed effectively, impacting both performance and well-being. 🔴 Overemphasis on Winning - An excessive focus on winning may overshadow the importance of collaboration and teamwork, potentially straining relationships. 🔴 Potential for Unethical Practices - Intense competition may drive some individuals to resort to unethical practices to gain an edge, compromising long-term integrity. What are your thoughts on leveraging competitive instincts in medical sales? ⬇️ Comment Below ⬇️ There is a delicate balance between being competitive, coachable, and humility. Focus on the patient and the rewards will follow. Happy selling! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📬 DM Jebb C. Ruff, MBA your Medical Sales Questions. ♻️ Re-Post this message if someone in your #Linkedin Network will benefit. #meddevice #medtech #medical #medicalsales #territorysales #pharmasales #pharmaceutical #business #resumetips #interview

The best managers in medical sales do these (3) things very well: There is a lot of discussion on LinkedIn about what does a good supervisor/manager look like in medical sales. When I think about high quality supervisors from previous roles, there are three things worthy of highlighting: (1). They always challenged me outside of work. - Discussions about me at work and my interests outside of work were always on the agenda. - Dedicated check in times for me, not just my numbers. I didn’t have to ask for this check-in time, it was built into our schedule. (2). Passionate about the work we were doing but more passionate about me the individual and what I could do to positively impact others. - They were always excited about my conversations around helping others on the team and outside of our team. (3). We had equity conversations often and they were never complex or uncomfortable. - Money should not be complicated to discuss. Help employees navigate these conversations by being clear and consistent. Again, time is already built in for these conversations. Managers are not super heroes! Do your part and take ownership of your career! A solid manager will help put you in situations where you can be successful. Take advantage of that type of career placement and learn transferable skills. These skills will allow you to grow and foster a career that is sustaining and rewarding!! These tips and many more in my e-book, link below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ga72iJ5i #pharmaceutical#pharmaceuticalmanagers#careerprogression#medicaldevicesales#specialtypharmacysales#careerdevelopment#winninginpharmaceuticalsales#medicalsales#sellingskills#sellingcapabilities#growthmindset #hiringmanagers#careerprogression

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 Taught or Innate? Either way, an important quality to have in Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Sales. 𝟑 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭: 🔸 How do you handle rejection and maintain motivation in a competitive sales environment? 🔸Can you share a specific example of a situation where your competitive nature positively influenced a sales outcome? 🔸 In what ways do you continuously improve your product knowledge and understanding of the market to outperform competitors? As someone passionate about medical sales, I've found that embracing a competitive mindset has its distinct advantages and challenges. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟑 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝: Positives: 🟢 Innovative Problem-Solving - The desire to outperform encourages creative approaches to overcome challenges. 🟢 Drive for Excellence - A competitive spirit fuels a constant pursuit of excellence, pushing you to exceed targets and set new benchmarks. 🟢 Enhanced Resilience - Facing competition builds resilience, turning setbacks into valuable learning experiences that contribute to long-term success. Negatives: 🔴 Risk of Burnout - Intense competition can lead to burnout if not managed effectively, impacting both performance and well-being. 🔴 Overemphasis on Winning - An excessive focus on winning may overshadow the importance of collaboration and teamwork, potentially straining relationships. 🔴 Potential for Unethical Practices - Intense competition may drive some individuals to resort to unethical practices to gain an edge, compromising long-term integrity. What are your thoughts on leveraging competitive instincts in medical sales? ⬇️ Comment Below ⬇️ There is a delicate balance between being competitive, coachable, and humility. Focus on the patient and the rewards will follow. Happy selling! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 📬 DM Jebb C. Ruff, MBA your Medical Sales Questions. ♻️ Re-Post this message if someone in your #Linkedin Network will benefit. #meddevice #medtech #medical #medicalsales #territorysales #pharmasales #pharmaceutical #business #resumetips #interview

Why I declined (3) different offers in medical sales… First off, yes you read the caption correctly, “I did decline (3) great job offers from healthcare/pharmaceutical companies. Why?? The roles did not align with my career vision. Job seekers it’s OK to decline an offer that does not align with your values or career trajectory. Here are a couple of considerations on your job search: (1). Do I love it? - If you don’t love what you do, you will not yield the desired results. - I declined (2) offers because I did not feel passionate about the position. (2). Don’t let the package guide your thoughts. - When you look beyond salary/incentives you will find a host of opportunities to impact your peers and the community you live in. - Stop monetizing your thoughts! - Do not allow the package to blunt your passion. (3). Can I grow and continue to help others? - I did not see growth potential in one of the companies I received an offer from. - It’s OK to ask questions in an interview about potential for growth but you must remember that in order to grow beyond an individual contributor, you have to master your current role. Declining roles can be tough, so do your homework and have a thorough understanding of where you want to be. Allow that to guide your decision-making when handling offers. If everything aligns, yes go for it, if it does not keep grinding to find something that does. Remember, we are wired to help one another, if I lift my team up we will all do better and we will have a greater impact on the communities we live in. That’s the goal right??? If this is insightful check out my e-book, link attached below: From the Interview to the Field: Breaking Into Pharmaceutical Sales https://lnkd.in/ga72iJ5i

(3) things that changed my life while working in medical sales: And no it’s not your textbook answers like: - Marriage - Kids - Parents getting older/health issues 1. Tripled down on me! I changed my approach, my communication methods and realized everything I said and did mattered. - Understand your purpose and pursue it relentlessly. 2. Realized it’s not about the package at the job, the equity offered nor the perks associated with. - I stopped monetizing my thoughts, this granted much more insightful thought on how to understand my passion and how to truly help customers and peers. I was able to set clear attainable goals. 3. Started to prioritize “sharing.” - Anytime anyone needed or wanted advice, I shared it. Sharing all the techniques that made me successful is extremely fulfilling. Prioritize helping others and your cup will overflow! Here is a snapshot of success and failures along the way: - Entered pharmaceutical arena at age 24 in 2002, Primary Care Sales - Promoted to Specialty Sales in 2007 - #1 sales rep in the country 2008 - Lost it all by 2009 due to company lay off STARTED OVER - Changed companies and disease states, Hospital Sales 2009 - Numerous accolades, MVPs, quota trips - Promoted to Specialty Sales/Regional Sales Trainer 2016 - Lost it all again in 2016 natural disaster STARTED OVER - Entered Biologic Sales arena 2018 - 2021 let go and once again had to wait for it… STARTED OVER - 2022 entered Specialty Pharmacy arena #1 sales rep in the U.S. - Promoted to National Trainer 2023 - Changed paths because I did not love it! STARTED OVER - New company/new disease state 2023 #1 sales rep in the US (Q4) - 2024 the story is still unfolding The point of the timeline is to share that the process is not always linear. In fact, my story is filled with many bumps, bruises and failures. The constant is change! These topics covered and much more in my e-book on Amazon titled: From the Interview to the Field: Breaking into Pharmaceutical Sales (kindle version) https://lnkd.in/ga72iJ5i #butterflyeffect #specialtypharmacy #corporatementor #pharmaceuticalsales #salestraining #careerdevelopment #followyourwhy #winningmindset #followyourpassion #relentlessfocus #medicalsales #successinpharmaceuticalsales #medicaldevicesales #careerprogression

It’s a rite of passage for any pharmaceutical/biotech/medical sales professional. Regardless of your position, role, or scope within the pharmaceutical industry, there's a high likelihood that you've attended many POA (Plan of Action) meetings during your career. Your company might refer to these as “National Meetings”, “Yearly Planning Meetings”, “Strategic Meetings” depending on what the most recent trendy name is in vogue. Regardless of the terminology, these are vital gatherings where hours are spent reviewing the company’s meticulously crafted plans to achieve each brand’s goals and objectives. As a member of the sales team, you'll delve into the upcoming quarterly or yearly plans for each focused brand. Marketing teams will discuss the strategies, tools, and tactics you'll employ to succeed in your specific region, division, or territory. There may be discussions regarding the latest strategies with remote selling, new advances for upcoming use of AI or engage in role-playing utilizing new materials or data. These dynamic and stimulating meetings are designed to pave the way for success! Recognizing the success an organization realizes by conducting a POA it may be time to consider the concept of a POA of YOU! When was the last time you focused on your personal/professional plans for your future? What steps have you taken to advance your career including developmental opportunities geared toward propelling you to the next level at either your current company or a new company? Your personal POA should include the objectives and goals along with specific steps you wish to achieve in order to create the future you’ve always seen for yourself. Contact me today, and let’s prepare the POA OF YOU! I offer a complimentary 30-minute coaching session. We’ll address your specific needs, and answer any questions you may have.

Going from $100K+ in medical sales to $200K+?? 1. Whose agenda is it anyway? - The company agenda, your agenda whose is it on that particular day?? It’s always the customer’s agenda. - Furnish a platform for your customers. Give them space to discuss what’s important to them, the types of outcomes they desire not your company quota. 2. Stop beating yourself up, just regroup and pivot! - If I didn’t do something right on a field ride, my manager would always point out areas of development. You don’t have to wait for someone to be in your car to be the best version of you! - Make a game plan everyday, mid day it may need to be tweaked, no reason for alarm tweak it and move on. - Every interaction might not be the best. Strive for quality conversations and take something from every interaction with everyone in the office (true total office call). 3. Don’t limit yourself to 80/20 or 90/10 business strategies. - Many will say “focus on your top 10 or top 5…” This works, but keep in mind, instead of just focusing on these high volume prescribers, actually engage them to find out how you can develop other customers to drive outcomes with the same intensity. Drivers will influence others, learn their approach and ask them, “Can I share this with your colleagues?” The formula to being successful in medical sales is not the “secret sauce” or simply working harder than everyone else. It’s a combination of many things. My success has come from the following: - Out smart the competition (not simply outwork the competition) - Relentless customer focus (enhance their practice with what you learn) - Believing in me when no one else did (staying true to my code of ethics and beliefs) - Bet on me 100% of the time and take time to refill my cup (continuous learning) #medicalsales #pharmaceuticalsales #specialtypharmacysales #medicaldevicesales #mentorship #careerprogression #professionaldevelopment #newtomedicalsales #medicalsalescareers Link below to my e-book, your guide to breaking into the pharmaceutical industry.

12 Simple Ways to Stay Focused and Increase Productivity in Pharmaceutical Sales Leadership Love Your Work: Passion for pharmaceutical sales leadership is essential to drive meaningful outcomes. Inspire your team by showing your dedication. Do Quality Work: Focus on delivering high-quality solutions to healthcare providers. Remember, in pharma sales, precision and ethics are key to success. Prioritize Your Tasks: Juggling between client meetings, strategy planning, and team leadership? Prioritization is your best friend for boosting efficiency. Group Similar Tasks: Group follow-ups with doctors, pharma reps, and team evaluations together for better time management and clarity. Focus on One Task at a Time: Multitasking can reduce productivity. In a high-stakes environment like pharma sales, focus on closing one deal or finalizing one strategy at a time. Plan Out Your Day: In sales, planning is everything. Begin your day by setting clear goals and mapping out your meetings, deadlines, and follow-ups. Practice Time Management: Use tools and techniques to manage your time efficiently. Delegate routine tasks so you can focus on high-value leadership activities. Avoid Distractions: The world of pharma sales can be distracting with constant calls and emails. Create an environment where you can stay on track and maintain focus. Take Regular Breaks: It’s a high-pressure job—don’t forget to recharge! Regular breaks can actually improve your productivity and keep your decision-making sharp. Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: A leader’s well-being impacts the entire team. Stay healthy and energized to keep pushing boundaries in pharmaceutical sales. Manage Your Attention: Stay laser-focused on what matters the most—whether it’s nurturing key client relationships or motivating your team towards success. Reward Yourself for Your Achievements: Celebrate the wins, both big and small. Recognition of achievements, whether it’s closing a deal or hitting a milestone, motivates further success. In pharmaceutical sales leadership, focus and productivity are key to achieving sustainable results for both clients and your team. #PharmaceuticalSalesLeadership #ProductivityInPharma #SalesExcellence #LeadWithFocus #LeadershipTips #SalesSuccess #VisionaryLeader #PassionInSales #EffectiveLeadership #TeamMotivation

Motivating medical representatives in pharmaceutical sales is essential for driving performance and achieving sales targets. 1. **Recognition and Rewards**: Implement a recognition program that acknowledges top performers, such as bonuses, incentives, or awards for achieving sales goals. 2. **Training and Development**: Offer continuous training and development opportunities to enhance their product knowledge, sales skills, and overall performance. 3. **Clear Goals and Expectations**: Set clear, achievable sales targets and communicate expectations clearly to each representative. 4. **Provide Autonomy**: Grant autonomy to medical reps by allowing them to make decisions and choices regarding their sales strategies within the set guidelines. 5. **Positive Work Environment**: Foster a positive and supportive work environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and healthy competition. 6. **Career Growth Opportunities**: Show a clear path for career advancement within the organization to keep them motivated and engaged in their roles. 7. **Feedback and Coaching**: Provide regular feedback and coaching to help representatives improve their performance and overcome challenges. 8. **Innovative Incentives**: Offer innovative incentives such as performance-based rewards, trips, or prizes for meeting or exceeding sales targets. 9. **Peer Recognition**: Encourage peer-to-peer recognition and create a culture of support and camaraderie among team members. 10. **Regular Communication**: Keep an open line of communication with your team to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure that they feel valued and supported in their roles.

Enhancing Pharmaceutical Sales Leadership through Effective Communication Skills In pharmaceutical sales leadership, mastering communication is key to success. Strong communication skills foster trust, drive collaboration, and enhance team performance. Here’s how these skills can transform your leadership: 1. Clarity and Concision – Clear, concise messaging ensures that complex pharmaceutical information is easily understood, preventing miscommunication and building trust with clients and teams. 2. Body Language – A leader’s non-verbal cues can motivate a team or convey confidence to clients, enhancing trust and credibility in high-stakes interactions. 3. Active Listening – Actively listening to team members and clients creates a culture of respect and responsiveness, driving better decision-making and solutions. 4. Emotional Intelligence – Understanding emotions—yours and others’—helps in navigating challenging situations, leading teams through change, and managing client relations with empathy. 5. Friendliness – Being approachable fosters open communication, encourages feedback, and strengthens the bond with your team and customers. 6. Respect – Leading with respect ensures that all voices are heard, promoting a diverse and innovative sales strategy. 7. Empathy – Understanding the needs and concerns of your clients and team members strengthens relationships and enables you to offer better, more personalized solutions. 8. Cultural Awareness – In the diverse world of pharmaceuticals, understanding cultural differences helps tailor communication and builds stronger, more effective global relationships. 9. Confidence – Confidence in your products and your leadership inspires teams to perform better and instills trust in your clients, ensuring long-term partnerships. Empower your leadership with these communication essentials and drive success in your pharmaceutical sales journey! #PharmaceuticalLeadership #SalesLeadership #EffectiveCommunication #LeadershipSkills #EmpathyInSales #EmotionalIntelligence #ConfidenceInLeadership #ActiveListening #CulturalAwareness #InspireYourTeam #ClarityMatters