organizing appointments and meetings with the community- and hospital-based healthcare staff
identifying and establishing new business
negotiating contracts
demonstrating or presenting products to healthcare staff including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists
undertaking relevant research
meeting both the business and scientific needs of healthcare professionals
maintaining detailed records
attending and organizing trade exhibitions, conferences, and meetings
managing budgets
reviewing sales performance
writing reports and other documents
Promotional prospects are excellent – progression can be into senior sales/managerial roles or into related employment areas such as marketing or purchasing