What is the difference between a career in Pharmaceutical sales and a career in Medical Supply sales?
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Are the two positions the same thing? Or are the positions different? Can anyone tell me anything about a career in selling medical supplies? I have an interview later this week for an outside sales rep postion for a Medical Supply company. The compensation package looks lucrative. If you have experience in this field, I want to hear from you! More information...I have an interview for a medical supply sales job. I dont have an interview for Pharmaceutical sales job. How much do Medical Supply sales reps make? Do they work long hours?

Best Answer:
Worlds of difference. Like above poster mentioned, about 40-50k/year. Hard to move up in a medical supply company unless you're part owner. In pharma sales, you can "move up the corporate ladder" and become a big-time manager (regional manager) making 200k or more/year - this takes a while and you've had to have proven you can sell products - but it can be done and there usually is a clear path toward this end if you're eager enough.
7-year pharma rep
Answered by tlc289

Difference? About $40k per year. Go with the pharmaceutical sales.
Answered by casey

As with any sales job if you want to make the big bucks you will have to work long hours. Outside sales will offer you more flexibility and more money.
Answered by carennedy