How much does a Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) make in the United States? The average Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) salary in the United States is $74,624 as of October 01, 2024, but the range typically falls between $49,171 and $83,489. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) Salary $33,720 US October 01, 2024
25th Percentile Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) Salary $49,171 US October 01, 2024
50th Percentile Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) Salary $74,624 US October 01, 2024
75th Percentile Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) Salary $83,489 US October 01, 2024
90th Percentile Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) Salary $91,560 US October 01, 2024
25% $49,171 10% $33,720 90% $91,560 75% $83,489 $74,624 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Insurance Sales: Insurance sales involves selling various types of insurance to customers, including home, life, health and auto insurance. Primary goal is to get information about clients' needs and match them with insurance policies they offer.

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Customer Relationship: Customer relations is the company-wide process of nurturing positive relationships with your customers . It helps you connect with your customers on a much more personal level and create a sense of mutual understanding with them.

Customer Service 12.76%
Insurance Sales 1.77%
Customer Relationship 1.41%
Others 84.06%
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Job Description for Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals)

Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) is an incentive eligible position. Responsibilities include developing new prospects, establishing customers, and selling an organization's products and/or services. Being a Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) may require an associate's degree or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals)

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals), the first career path typically progresses to Sales Rep., Sr. (Bio-Medical Equip. & Supplies).

The second career path typically starts with a Sales Manager - Medicare Products position, and then progresses to Sales Director - Medicare Products.

The third career path typically progresses to Used Equipment Manager.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Sales Representative III position, and then progresses to Sales Representative IV.

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Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals), the highest Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) salary is in Miami, FL, where the Sales Representative (Pharmaceuticals) salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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