Breaking into Pharmaceutical Sales is Hard; The NAPSR Can Help with The CNPR Certificate

WASHINGTON - May 31, 2013 - PRLog -- Being a pharmaceutical sales representative is lucrative and very financially rewarding, however breaking into the field can be difficult for people switching careers or fresh graduates.

With a median pay of 76,000$, plus commission, pharmaceutical sales is one of the most sought after positions in the sales industry. Breaking into the industry can be tough, but many individuals are finding out that with the proper certification, the process can be made  a lot easier.

Each pharmaceutical sales rep must be familiar with clinical pharmacology, medical terminology, plus rules and regulations for selling pharmaceuticals to effectively sell to healthcare professionals. The NAPRx® offers accredited education and training by correspondence as well as through 300 colleges/universities nationwide. The CNPR® Certification program provides the education preferred by numerous pharmaceutical companies.

Applicants who have no previous pharmaceutical sales experience but who have acquired industry sales training, pharmaceutical product knowledge, managed care guidelines plus selling regulations will always be more qualified versus others without it. A person does not need to be Einstein to learn algebra or be Tiger Woods to teach golf; similarly you do not need to be a pharmacist to effectively sell pharmaceuticals but it is necessary to have some basic understanding of pharmacology and medical terminology to effectively detail physicians

Individuals that are interested in becoming a Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative(CNPR) can contact the National Association of Pharmaceutical Representatives(NAPSRx) for more information.

800-284-1060
www.napsronline.com