What A Medical Sales Executive At Siemens Healthineers Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Medical Sales Industry
Scott, a Product Sales Executive at Siemens Healthineers, wished someone had informed them about faster career progression opportunities like GE's Commercial Leadership Program, which "takes about 10 years off of the sales process," providing a significant advantage over those entering medical sales without such structured programs. This highlights the value of seeking out structured entry-level programs for faster career advancement in the medical sales industry.
Career Development, Executive/Leadership, Job Search, Networking, Industry Realities
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Scott Pryor
Product Sales Executive, Digital and Automation
Siemens Healthineers
California Polytechnic Sate University, San Luis Obispo
n/a
Environmental & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Many companies offer fast-track programs for graduates that significantly shorten the time it takes to reach senior sales roles.
2. Look for structured programs like GE's Commercial Leadership Program to gain a competitive advantage in medical sales.
3. Networking and exploring company-specific programs are key to accelerating career progression in the medical device industry.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before entering your industry?
Before I got into medical sales, I wish I had known about the shortcuts some people are able to take. For example, GE has a program for new college graduates called their CLP program, Commercial Leadership Program.
It's like a paid internship, but it really takes about 10 years off the sales process of getting to where I am in my career. They fast-track the people who go into that Commercial Leadership Program.
It's an amazing opportunity. If I had known about it, I would have pursued it vigorously. The people who go into that program have a huge leg up on people who start out fresh in medical sales and have to work their way up to more senior roles like I'm in now. They can basically do it about 10 years faster with that program.