Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Posted on: 2008-03-01

_________________LINDA McBRIDE__________________ 2412 Clayton Lane ∙Wichita Falls, TX 76308 ∙ 940-696-3916\\940-781-2030∙ [email protected] OBJECTIVE Dynamic, productive sales professional with over 7 years pharmaceutical experience seeking a challenging environment where my skills and ability to increase revenues would be of value. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ORTHO-MCNEIL PHARMACEUTICAL; Wichita Falls, TX 1992-1999 Pharmaceutical Sales Representative charged with tasks of revitalizing, maintaining, and increasing market share of a large rural territory, as well as, developing strategies to improve utilization of organization’s womens’ health care line, IV and oral antibiotics and non-steroidal analgesic products. • Exceptional success developing loyal relationships with all health care providers through genuine rapport and strong work ethic. • Ability to effectively relay extensive technical information based on strength of product knowledge. • Host educational luncheons, dinner meetings, and seminars for current and prospective customers regarding advances in healthcare. • Good grasp of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, systems and disease processes, as well as managed care, the formulary system, and cost issues facing practitioners. • Involved in training several new sales representatives on company practices. • Played a vital role in Southwest Region’s #1 ranking in company contest by personally exceeding revenue goals. • Ranked in the top 25 of 560 national sales representatives in company’s “Top Achievers Contest”. HAMPTON INN; Wichita Falls, TX 1991-1992 Director of Sales and Marketing responsible for generating sales activity for the hotel. • Successful in maintaining existing accounts, pursuing current leads and establishing new markets. • Responsible for trade shows, promotional events, and advertising placement. • Assisted in management of hotel staff. NCNB TEXAS NATIONAL BANK; Wichita Falls, TX 1984-1990 Supervisor of tellers responsible for daily drive-thru bank procedures. • Special Services teller with experience in Security and Human Resources. • Processed commercial and retail loans. • Problem solver for commercial inquiries specializing in close customer interaction. EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX (1988)