Give your career a Medical healthcheck

To do well in medical sales, you have to be skilled at making presentations both in medical settings and at conference venues. It's vital, therefore, to keep up to date with the new products and clinical data, in order to discuss information with health professionals during presentations.

With experience, salaries may range from 25,000 to 30,000 a year. Senior level staff can earn 30,000-45,000 a year. Basic salaries are usually supplemented by performance-related pay.

Many companies also offer other incentives, such as private health insurance. Hours vary as the work involves frequent travel to meet clients and to attend conferences. A company car will often be provided, too.