Advance Recruitment

11/10/2026

A quarter of medtech sales and marketing professionals didn't get a pay rise last year. Where do you sit?

74.6% of the medtech professionals in our 2025/26 UK MedTech Salary and Compensation Survey for sales and marketing roles had a pay rise in the previous twelve months. A quarter did not.

That's worth sitting with, whichever side of it you're on. If you're in a commercial role, it's a fair marker for your own salary review conversation. If you hire, it's a quiet signal about who around you might be looking.

We’d really appreciate your help building this year's picture. The 2026/27 survey is open now; it takes about five minutes to complete and it's anonymous. Once it closes, the findings are published free for anyone in the sector to use.

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91157368/Salary-Survey-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advancerecruitment&utm_content=salarysurvey

And if you've already taken part, thank you!

09/10/2026

Getting the ideal medical sales role often involves a lot of patience. You need to regularly check job listings, interact with your medical sales recruitment company to discover new opportunities that match your skills, and constantly write new cover letters and CVs.

When you finally land an interview, the chances are you'll be eager to hear back from your potential employer as quickly as possible. While there's not a lot you can do to accelerate the company's hiring decisions, following up with a hiring manager or recruitment team can be beneficial.

The right approach to the "follow-up" phase helps to convey your passion and interest in the job you've applied for. It also lets you keep employers updated about your situation and demonstrate your soft skills (such as excellent communication).

The key to success is knowing how, when, and why to follow up effectively so you don't frustrate your potential medical sales employer.

In our latest blog, we share several ideas you can use. ✍👉 https://www.advancerecruitment.net/blog/easy-ways-to-follow-up-after-your-medical-sales-interview-182?navigation=true&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advancerecruitment&utm_content=ownblogposts

09/10/2026

Half of Territory Managers who took part in our 2025/26 Medtech Salary and Compensation Survey for UK sales and marketing roles reported a basic salary of £50,000 to £59,000. Around 72% sat somewhere between £40,000 and £69,000.

That's a wide band. It tells you the market has room in it, but also that a lot of people are earning less than the top of it.

If you're in a Territory Manager role, it's worth knowing where in that range you actually sit. If you employ them, it's worth knowing where your offer lands too, because candidates increasingly do.

Our 2026/27 survey is open now. It only takes five minutes to complete, it's completely anonymous. And we really need your help! Once it closes, the findings are published as a free resource for the whole sector, candidates and employers alike.

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91157368/Salary-Survey-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advancerecruitment&utm_content=salarysurvey

08/10/2026

Got an employment gap on your CV? You're not alone.

62% of professionals have had a career break at some point. The days of perfectly linear career paths are over.

Here's the reality: Today's employers expect gaps. What they don't expect is candidates who can't explain them confidently.

Your gap isn't a weakness - it's potential proof of growth. Whether for family, health, education, or just recharging, every break teaches you something valuable about resilience, priorities, or new skills.

The secret?

Reframe your story. Stop viewing your employment gap as a black mark. Start seeing it as evidence that you're adaptable, thoughtful, and ready for what's next.

Most hiring managers will listen if you present your story with confidence and clarity. They want to understand your journey, not judge it.

Ready to turn your career gap into your greatest strength?

Click here https://www.advancerecruitment.net/blog/addressing-employment-gaps-strategies-for-explaining-breaks-in-your-career-203?navigation=true&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advancerecruitment&utm_content=ownblogposts to access everything you need to know about confidently explaining employment gaps.

08/10/2026

Whether you are looking for a job or intending to climb the ladder within your existing employer, you’ll need a plan. Many sales and marketing professionals let their careers happen to them, rather than taking control and proactively driving their careers forwards.

Professionals that develop and execute a proper career plan are proven to get promoted quicker and significantly improve lifetime earnings.

This exclusive event will provide you with several strategies to take control of your career, prepare yourself for promotion, or hit the job market.

We’ll be covering the following:
✔️ What is a Career Autobiography and why ALL professionals need one
✔️ How to identify and map your skills needed for the next step of your career
✔️ How to develop (and stick to) an effective career plan and job-hunting strategy
✔️ The marketing techniques used by highly successful job seekers
✔️ How your career plan feeds into your CV and the interview room

This isn’t just a low-level top ten tips session; this comprehensive online workshop is delivered by a renowned personal branding and career development expert and will provide leading-edge advice that is getting many professionals a huge uplift in success.

Sign up here https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1924798911205143390?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advancerecruitment&utm_content=selfpromotion

07/10/2026

The medtech industry is changing fast. Don’t just look at what candidates did in the past. Find out what they can offer in the future, with skills-based hiring 💡👉🏻 http://www.advancerecruitment.net/blog/view/296/Beyond-the-CV-Implementing-Effective-Skills-Based-Hiring-in-Your-Company?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advancerecruitment&utm_content=ownblogposts

07/10/2026

2026/27 Medtech Sales and Marketing Salary & Compensation Survey

Interestingly, overall job and compensation satisfaction indicated in our 2025/26 survey dipped slightly, yet fewer people said they might leave. Those two things don't usually move in opposite directions, and it's worth sitting with why they did last year.

If you're in a commercial medtech role, it might be worth asking yourself which of those you'd tick this year. If you're hiring or retaining a team, it's worth asking the same question about the people in it.

Our 2026/27 Medtech Salary & Compensation Survey is still open and we need your help to build a resource that's free for the whole sector once it's published.

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91157368/Salary-Survey-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advancerecruitment&utm_content=salarysurvey

And if you've already taken part, thank you, it means a lot.

Salary Survey 2026/27.

06/10/2026

When you’re looking at next year’s MedTech headcount, separate your recruitment plans into three groups:

⭐The roles you know you’ll need to hire.
⭐The roles you’re likely to need if growth, new products or territory changes go to plan.
⭐The roles that could become urgent because of succession, retention or known changes within the team.

That gives you a much clearer picture of where your recruitment pressure points could be – and which roles are worth thinking about now.

For the harder-to-fill positions, starting early means you can understand the available talent, likely salary expectations and how long the search could realistically take before the vacancy becomes business-critical.

Good recruitment planning starts before you have an empty seat.

06/10/2026

Finding professionals to fill niche roles can be complex. The talent pool is smaller, and competition is high. Here's how specialist recruitment companies can help. 👉🏻👉🏻 http://www.advancerecruitment.net/blog/view/262/How-Recruitment-Specialists-Unearth-Rare-Talent?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=advancerecruitment&utm_content=ownblogposts