Hi, I'm a histology tech with 8 yrs experience in a derm. lab. I have a bachelors in business (supply chain). The economy was so bad when I graduated (2009) that I couldn't get a internship let alone a entry level position. My dilemma is that I've reached my peak at my current position and I'm looking for a career change were I can finally use my degree and also stay in the medical field. I've been reading up on medical as well as device sales but my problem is I don't quite know we're to start. I've looked into the Medical sales college as well as NAMSR ( they don't seem to be in business anymore). Should I take the plunge and start off in an entry level sales job, focus on laboratory sales, start off entry level supply chain? Please, any advice is appreciated. Thanks C
Thanks for the reply. I've looked into some jobs with companies like thermo and Leica but they still require 2-3 sales experience. I guess I'm just clueless on how to "get my feet wet".
You could always wet your feet with a 1099 position. Sure, there are drawbacks, but you can for sure land a 1099 position to get your feet wet and some experience under your belt.
I work in diagnostic sales and love it! Take a look at all of the diagnostic company job boards and try to find something in a clinical or field support capacity. We have several Med Techs that work hand in hand with sales. This would be a great way to get your foot in the door and move into sales once you get some field experience under your belt. Good luck!
