Medical sales representative: Salary and conditions

• Typical starting salaries for medical sles representatives are about £18,000 to £24,000.
• The range of salaries after three to five years' experience is approximately £25,000-£40,000.
• Managers and senior level roles start around the £40,000 mark.
• Successful sales staff can achieve high earnings consisting of a basic salary supplemented with performance-related pay.
• You may work as part of a team of sales reps, sharing the same sales results, or independently.
• Many companies offer other incentives and benefits such as a company car, laptop, mobile phone, private health insurance, holidays abroad and similar rewards.
• Working hours typically include regular extra hours, but not weekends or shifts.
• Work is typically office or home based but a substantial amount of time is spent travelling to and from clients. This means there are significant absences from home.
• Self-employment/freelance work is usually not possible. The prospects for re-employment after a career break are good. Part-time work is possible.
• Opportunities occur throughout the UK, but the job usually involves responsibility for a particular geographical area. Good sales staff may find themselves head-hunted from one company/region to another.
• Smart dress and a professional appearance are essential.
• Travel within a working day is frequent and may cause absence from home overnight on occasions. It is typical to attend client dinners on some evenings.
• Overseas work is quite uncommon.

Salary figures are intended as a guide only.