How to Find a Medical Device Sales Job

Would You Trade Stability for Unlimited Earning Potential?

Imagine waking up on a Monday morning with no boss, no office politics, and no salary cap—𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒏𝒐 𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌.

That’s the reality of a 1099 Medical Sales job. It’s a career path that offers freedom, flexibility, and the potential for massive commissions, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

So, is it the right move for you? Let’s break it down ⤵

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟗𝟗 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛:

🟢 Tax Benefits

↳ Write off business expenses, travel, and more.

🟢 Multiple Product Lines

↳ Sell outside your primary company’s portfolio.

🟢 Higher Commission Potential

↳ Potential to out-earn their W2 counterparts.

🟢 Hunter Mentality

↳ You’ll sharpen your ability to find and close new business.

🟢 Less Corporate Red Tape

↳ No HR micromanagement. More autonomy.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟗𝟗 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛:

❌ No Base Salary

↳ Many roles are commission-only, making the first few months tough.

❌ No Company Benefits

↳ No employer-sponsored health insurance, vehicle, or 401k.

❌ More Financial Scrutiny

↳ Banks often see 1099 workers as higher-risk borrowers.

❌ Limited Corporate Support

↳ No marketing budget, speaker programs, or conferences.

❌ Inconsistent Income

↳ Without a salary, slow months can hit hard.

At the end of the day, 1099 vs. W2 is 𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏. Some thrive in the entrepreneurial environment of 1099 sales, while others prefer the stability of a salaried role.

Have you worked as a 1099 Med Rep…

What advice would you give someone considering this path? Drop your insights in the comments! 👇

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👋 Hi, I’m Jebb. I help individuals (with and without) sales experience break into medical device and pharmaceutical sales.