Brian Said:

how is pharmaceutical sales job prospect like in singapore?

We Answered:

http://app.mom.gov.sg/momwagesearch/wage…

Search for pharmaceutical and you'd get the average pay. But note it's 'average' so don't take this as the guaranteed. People with experience and contacts would be making a lot more than the entry guys.

Harold Said:

How can you get a pharmaceutical sales job with no experience in sales?

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Some companies will hire people without experience in sales. It also depends on the manager and timing. The company I work for will do exactly that, though some managers prefer certain backgrounds. I think the 12 years of experience will void out your lack of sales experience. You'll just have to transfer some of your skills to the pharmaceutical sales job and draw comparisons. Try this website for a list of links to companies, headhunters, and other sites. I made it for my friends who were interested in searching for a pharma job.

http://pharmajobshelp.blogspot.com/

Jim Said:

should i put an my picture on my resume for pharmaceutical sales job?

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It is not advised to include your picture with a resume unless it is for a modeling or acting job. For a sales position it would be seen as unprofessional or arrogant. They also may see it as bait for a discrimination law suit.

Arlene Said:

What are the requirements to get a pharmaceutical sales job?

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Believe it or not, you must have better than average looks for a job like this. Not saying it's right, but I have a friend who does this for a living and he has seen people with excellent qualifications turned down because they weren't "the Hollywood type". Very image concious company.

Deborah Said:

Where can I find a book to help me get a pharmaceutical sales job?

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You'll need a job in sales that has quantifiable results. Retail doesn't count unless it's something like cellular phones where you can prove how many contracts you closed over and above quota. They want results, results, results, and confidence, confidence, confidence.

But as someone who has quite a few friends in the pharmaceutical field, my advice would be this: don't go into it. The industry is crazy-unstable right now, and one of my friends said she's having constant panic attacks b/c of her company laying off and firing so much right now. People with 10+ years experience in the field are being fired left, right, and center, and fathers who are the sole provider for their family are losing their jobs; it's brutal, it's all about the numbers, and nobody really gives a flying flip about the sales rep or the patient.

If your heart's set on it, jump on, but be forewarned that it's a sinking ship.

Robin Said:

What outside sales experience is required to get a pharmaceutical sales job?

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Sorry to hear your frustration, but it's true that pharma companies require at least 2 years of successful business-to-business sales experience. By "successful", they mean that they would like to see any documentation (authentic) to prove that you are actually good at selling your product.

Unfortunately, in the eyes of the pharma industry, insurance sales is considered direct-to-consumer sales, not business-to-business. Other examples of sales that are categorized as such are retail sales, real estate, Mary Kay, Tupperware and AVON. No matter how excellent you were/are in any of these, it is almost always excluded as viable b2b sales experience. Good examples of b2b sales are Xerox, ADP, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (corporate sales), Coca-Cola, etc.

Sorry, and good luck!

Frederick Said:

Does anyone know/ work for Eli Lilly Company? I am looking to get a pharmaceutical sales job there.?

We Answered:

In my sales territory, I know of a few sales reps who work for Eli Lilly, and they all seem to be happy with their jobs! In the US, Eli Lilly is not known for their antibiotics, but for their insulin.

One question: Are you limiting yourself to Eli Lilly? If so, why? If you are truly interested in pharmaceutical sales, it can't hurt to explore opportunities with other pharma companies as well.

As for base salary, this would always depend on the company, the candidate's sales experience, the candidate's current salary. If for someone with no sales experience, I would say a starting base salary of $40-45,000 is pretty standard. Of course, one is eligible for incentive compensation (bonuses). The better the sales performance, the higher the bonus. Don't forget the company car, company laptop, etc.

Is it a good job? It is a good job only for those willing to put in long hours and hard work. Training, growth and learning opportunities are excellent. Potential to make a six-figure income is always possible. If one is not willing to work hard, it will show and life will only be made miserable for these poor individuals.

Good luck!

P.S. By the way, what happened with your recent panel interview? Was that with Lilly? Did they move you up to the next step in the hiring process?