How do you break into medical and pharmaceutical sales in your 20s without prior industry experience?

In this episode of Medical Sales U, host Dave Sterrett sits down with Kennedy Torggler, a 24-year-old former Stryker On-Site Specialist who recently signed an offer representing AstraZeneca through Syneos. Kennedy breaks down her 9-month journey, sharing how she leveraged college sales competitions, powerlifting discipline, and relentless networking to double her income and secure her dream role.

Whether you are looking to pivot from a hospital support role into sales, struggling to get past final-round interviews, or trying to break into top pharma companies, Kennedy's story provides the exact roadmap for staying resilient through rejection.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

01:21 - AstraZeneca Job Offer

02:15 - Contract Sales Strategy

04:25 - College Sales Training

10:15 - Stryker On-Site Role

13:50 - Stryker vs. Pharma Pay

16:10 - Powerlifting & Discipline

21:30 - Job Search Strategy

27:10 - Interview Prep & Habits

32:05 - Travel & Background

34:10 - Outro

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