Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel in healthcare, are professionals who specialize in promoting and selling various healthcare services to potential clients. These services may include medical consulting, telemedicine, medical billing, medical equipment, home health care, and other related services.

The role of a sales representative in healthcare services is to build relationships with healthcare providers and to identify potential clients who can benefit from their services. They are responsible for identifying the needs of healthcare organizations and recommending appropriate services that can help meet those needs.

Some of the typical job responsibilities of a sales representative of healthcare services may include:

Developing and executing sales strategies that will generate leads and convert them into customers.

Building and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers, such as hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.

Providing product demonstrations and presentations to potential customers.

Conducting market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities.

Collaborating with other sales representatives and healthcare professionals to develop and implement sales plans.

Preparing sales reports and forecasts to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Attending industry events and conferences to promote products and services.

To succeed in this field, sales representatives of healthcare services must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should be able to establish rapport with healthcare providers and clients, and have the ability to effectively explain the benefits and features of their services. A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or a related field is typically required, along with relevant sales experience in healthcare services.