Which is the better industry to get into regarding sales: Pharma vs Consumer health?
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I'd go with Pharmaceuticals as there is more money.
184752
just pharm school.  i've heard it's easier to get into pharm school than med school.
472924
well....I'm a pharmacist.  What exactly do you want to know? There is and has been such a huge demand it's ridiculous.  I read a pretty good article at salary.com (pretty sure where) explaining the shortage, benefits, etc that might be what you're looking for.  If not feel free to ask whatever.
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READ!!! Read about your industry and read generic books about sales techniques. I like Zig Ziglar. Check your library for books and audio books. Don't forget trade magazines for your industry. Again, the library can help you.
533875
pharmacy is a great future, there are so many oppurtunities involved in it.  thats where im headed right now.  the program is tough but it is so worth it.  right now they say that in 10 years there will a shortage of about 50,000 pharmacists nationwide, which is a great number.  there is always a need for pharmacists, as long as there are medications and patients, the world will always need you, there isnt  a way for computers to replace you.  plus the money aspect is also a plus, the average graduate starts off at between 75-90,000 a year, all  depending on where you work, retail is more yet, but probably not worth it.  i work in pharmacy right now and am a student and i totally love it.  if your not sure try and get some experience in one to help you decide, but its definitely a good future.
190936
You have to be a better salesman (person) than the other guy.  I used to buy orthopedic supplies, and the guy with a so-so product and a great pitch would win over the better product a lot of the time.
400021
Marketing.  If you want to sell, learn to sell.  You can get all the training you need from the manufacturer.  As a representative, you need to know how to market the product.  Ask a rep and see what they say.
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Yes, I'm planning on going to pharmacy school. Right now I work in a pharmacy as a tech. and both of my parents are pharmacists. It requires a LOT of chemistry and some doctors have told me that pharmacy school is harder than med school. But yes, it's very highly paid, especially if you were to go into retail pharmacy. You'll work your butt off but the money's worth it. Plus: there's a large shortage of pharmacists out there right now, so you'd never have to worry about finding a job.
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There are certainly opportunities in the pharma industry for an MBA who has done an MBBS. \n\nYou may enjoy the role of managing the research process of a lab, etc. This will put your managerial skills and skills & intuition as a doctor. This role will give you opportunities in product development.\n\nAlternatively you may opt for a role in the sales/marketing domain. For one you may manage the sales network of the organisation directly (say, manage sales executives who sell to pharmacies). You might also choose to be in-charge of managing a team of agents who call on doctors, and encourage the doctors to use products of the specific organisation. A role in marketing may also entail collection of primary data from outlets and doctors that will provide research inputs & requirements for the labs.\n\nYou indeed have several exciting opportunities in the field!
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Check out this article:\nhttp://healthcare.monster.com/pharm/articles/pharmsales/
563322
Speaking as a Marketing Major myself, I say it would depend upon your marketing concentration (Most community colleges offer basic nutrition classes which would give you more information on that side).  So if you are into Sales, then I would try a whole foods distributor.  If you are into promotions then I would say a place like the food and drug administration.  If you are interested in a particular food item like Milk, I'd try the dairy counsel.  It all just really depends upon where your interests lie.
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I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and work for one of the major retail chain pharmacies.  I have also had a lot of experiance in different pharmacy settings including pharmaceutical advertising.  I have to say the best way to get yourself ready for a job like this is to do some pharmaceutical reasearch such as basic terminology and some of the most commonly prescribed drugs on the market today.  Also if you know what company you want to work for do some research and see what drugs they have in development and have a basic understanding so when asked a question you will be able to answer it.  My friend went for a job as a pharmacutical sales rep and during the interview they asked her to pretend she was going to present Ambien to a Doctor and what she would tell the MD about it pharmacokinetics and dynamics and how it differs from the other Rx sedatives.  She did not know very much about that drug and was caught off guard.  Just make sure to do your research.
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unfortunately/fortunately depending on the person, it simply requires a bachelors degree in almost any major.  It is a simple sales job that requires very little pharmaceutical knowledge.  For someone in my position, Pharm D., I have to listen to these self proclaimed "experts" tell me about these new meds all the time and I will tell you that most are anything but an expert.  I tested one once by asking him to explain to me a simple question, "what is CYP II D6?", he said he had never heard of it. If you do not know the answer to this, well you just do not understand the way medicine works.  I can tell you that provided you have at least a 4 year degree, most drug companies will hire you and teach you what you need to know in order to convince these overworked MD's /DO's to prescribe your drug.
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It depends on what kind of advertising job you want to do. \n\nMarketing and Business are great for account management, and couldn't hurt if you wanted to go into strategy/account planning. Communications are also good, and so is Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology (the social sciences). Advertising is one of the few industries in which a Liberal Arts background is considered a plus--especially if you have developed great writing and critical skills. Some schools do offer an Advertising major, but I'd back it up with a minor in marketing/business, mathematics, finance or something that shows that you have depth to offer. \n\nAlso remember that pharmaceutical advertising is huge--if your education reflects a familiarity with medical terminology and issues, that will be a huge asset--likewise, financial advertising would be helped with a background where you're fluent in finance lingo and so on....\n \nIf you want to go into the Creative side, obviously you should major in whatever will generate the strongest portfolio for you. Also try to get as many internships as possible while you're in school--experience is essential, and often can lead into a job right after graduation.\n\nGood luck!
477655
Pehaps, you can enter pharmaceutical sales although I think you should use your nursing degree.  Nursing school is a lot of work and you should reap the benefits of that education.
696122
You could look into becoming a sales rep for a medical device company or a pharmaceutical company. From what I'm told (my husband's a doctor, so he sees these guys all the time), the pay is good, the perks are good, and you get to talk to interesting people while kind of running your own day.
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If you're talking about selling pharmaceuticals or medical devices, I don't think there's a required degree.  But the best combination would be a mix of Business (Marketing specifically), and science, such as Chemistry, Engineering, or Biology.  That way, you'll clearly understand the products you're selling, and also know how to sell.\n\nHOWEVER, I don't think a degree will be enough to get you that job.  You'll need sales experience on your resume, possibly through a summer job, and it would be better if it were professional sales, rather than retail or door-to-door stuff.  Perhaps even taking a job at the college doing work for the Development Office would help.\n\nMore importantly, what I've seen is that this field, more than any other, seems to hire 'good-looking' people, so it wouldn't hurt to get in shape before you interview.  It isn't exactly fair, but I think it helps to know the reality.\n\nBest of luck to you.