Jan 27, 2021
One profession in the medical field is typically out of the spotlight but contributes significantly in saving lives: a clinical sales specialist. They are responsible for expanding the utilization of a certain product within an existing account while working hand-in-hand with doctors and patients, even during procedures themselves. Steven West, a Clinical Sales Specialist III of Boston Scientific, sits down with Samuel Gbadebo to share his experiences in this profession after transitioning from being a US Army veteran. He explains his responsibilities in this position, how he uses his military training in doing sales, the major challenges he struggles with, and how he creates connections with people. Steven also discusses the top three qualities every clinical sales specialist must possess to find success in their field.