Pharmaceutical Sales Are Recession Proof; Learn How the CNPR Can Help You Qualify for a Position

WASHINGTON - June 11, 2013 - PRLog -- According to the Chicago Tribune Pharmaceutical sales job continue to grow, and the need for qualified sales representatives are climbing as well. If you're looking for a fast paced job that rewards dedication, knowledge, and being assertive, a job in pharmaceutical sales may be right up your alley.

Pharmaceutical sales representatives spend a lot of time on the road, talking with pharmacists, hospital personnel, physicians, patient advocacy groups as well as in retirement homes, with a goal of increasing the visibility of their company’s products and generating sales.

The Chicago Tribune states that with a salary, including commission and a bonus, a successful representative can make a substantial income. According to Careerbuilder.com the average salary is in the $98,000 range, but with bonuses and commission that number could be higher.

Candidates looking to break into pharmaceutical sales can now do so through hundreds of colleges/universities that offer the CNPR Certification program. There is also an online/self-study version of the program available (directly through the National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives). Pharmaceutical companies are looking for individuals that possess specific industry education in order to be successful in the sales field.

Whoever says that change is good clearly understands the direction in which pharmaceutical sales are evolving. With new guidelines pressuring companies to demonstrate superior value, and a environment that will tolerate little else, pharmaceutical firms are looking toward innovation and technology to create better training methods – this is particularly important as the sales force changes size and shape.

New virtual classrooms and more focused attention to finding quality trained sales reps are just some of the new strategies that companies are now applying.

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

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