Break into Medical device Sales
How to choose the right medical device company?
With many software and medical equipment sales opportunities, choosing the right company can define your career. Should you go for a global, big-name industry leader or take a chance on a fast-moving startup with potentially game-changing technology?
If you want to enter one of the highest-paying sales industries, this guide will help you weigh key factors and determine which medical device company is the best fit for launching or advancing your career. Let’s dive in.
Ways to choose the right medical device company
Market position and reputation
Working with a well-renowned medical device company has many advantages. In 2025, the top medical device companies will have built strong brand credibility, trustworthy products, and preexisting affiliations with hospitals and healthcare practitioners. This makes your life as a sales rep easier, as potential customers already trust the brand.
How to evaluate reputation:
- Study the top 10 medical device companies in the USA or globally.
- This can be measured by providing prices to potential customers, referring to online reviews, or researching industry data.
- Look at how long the company has existed in the industry and how its performance has trended.
Pro Tip: While larger companies can offer stability and more guided training, you often have better career advancement opportunities and learn more hands-on in smaller firms or startups. You get to pick what works best for your career goals.
Product innovation & portfolio
Key questions to ask:
- Is the company R&D (Research and Development) intensive?
- Are the products FDA-approved and supported by studies showing clinical benefits?
- Does the company release new and exciting products regularly?
Pro Tip: A solid product line makes your work easier! You can only sell a great, working product much easier than persuading clients to purchase outdated or faulty technology.
Career growth and compensation
Consider these factors:
- Base salary vs. commission: Some medical device companies pay high base salaries and moderate commission; others pay low base salaries with high commission potential.
- Bonuses & incentives: Is there a performance-based bonus, stock options, or more?
- Career advancement opportunities: A good company allows for this through good employee promotion, leadership training, and internal hiring.
Pro Tip: Don’t just look at the salary but also the long-term earning potential and the company’s growth opportunities.
Training and development programs
Search for the companies that provide:
- Training for new hires is structured.
- Continuing professional development like workshops and sales coaching
- Mentor programs with seasoned sales reps.
Pro Tip: A strong training program is essential for success, especially as an entry-level salesperson in medical device sales. Inquire about the company’s onboarding and upskilling process.
Workplace and corporate culture
Assess company culture by:
- Checking employee reviews on sites like Glassdoor and LinkedIn.
- Talking to current or former employees to get candid feedback
- How does the company treat its sales reps? Does it support its employees, or is there high turnover?
Pro Tip: To succeed in the workplace, you need a company that fosters strong leadership, collaboration, and employee success.
Conditions and travel expectations
Ask these questions:
- Will I be assigned to a local, regional, or national sales territory?
- What is the monthly travel expectation?
- Is travel reimbursement or a company car offered?
Pro Tip: If you enjoy traveling, seek a position offering national or international sales. Look for travel-heavy roles if you don’t mind the work-life balance that comes with them, or look for roles with lower travel requirements if you enjoy work-life balance.
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