Medical Sales Interview Tactics
- Jebb C. Ruff, MBA
- Mar 16
- 1 min read

Does hunger BEAT experience when hiring a Med Rep?
The answer: 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬.
Yes, sales experience is valuable. A candidate with a strong B2B track record can hit the ground running. Possible less hand holding.
But, leaders can teach skills and product knowledge, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞.
During the 6 rounds of interviews, hiring managers are searching for someone who:
𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬
↳ They don’t wait for direction, they find solutions.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭
↳ Pressure doesn’t slow them down; it fuels them.
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬
↳ They know that asking tough questions leads to better outcomes.
𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
↳ New ideas, fresh energy, and relentless effort make an impact.
A hungry sales professional will fight for results, adapt quickly, and find ways to exceed expectations.
So, aspiring medical sales reps…Are you showcasing your hunger during interviews?
Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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