Business Development Manager offering more than 20 years of experience skilled in growing sales and improving stakeholder relations. Strategically-minded in capturing new business and leveraging dynamic market opportunities. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.
• Remarkable product/procedure knowledge in multiple disease states specifically Hernia, Colorectal, Upper GI, HPB, General Surgery and Plastic Surgery with >20 years tenure with Medtronic in US/ANZ sales or marketing role
• US/ANZ New Product Ambassador and assigned to Field Development Team collaborating between sales/marketing for new product launches and development. Developed field programs/incentives to achieve company goals for successful customer procedure/product adaption
• Original Start-up Direct Sales Representative for new biologic tissue matrix in North America launch 2004, first to market Xenograft in US changing landscape of synthetics to biologic standards of practice in complex abdominal reconstruction. Engaged in clinical EBM and ongoing Key Opinion Leader (KOL) development for worldwide marketing and evolution of product growth in General, Bariatric, Colorectal and Plastic Surgery. Collaborated with global marketing product materials and collateral development
• Assisted with new hire classroom training for hernia portfolio in US and ANZ, Field Trainer/Mentor
• Organization and participation in territory educational events for many disease states collaborating with cross- specialty journal clubs, animal/cadaver training labs, educational in-services and trade shows in US/ANZ national events
• Demonstration of strong business acumen with strategic planning/forecasting ability, detailed territory analysis and trend anticipation/development shown by consistently reaching corporate initiative goals with quantifiable results
• Presenter at annual national sales meetings/kick off on products, procedures, best practices and sales execution
• Companion travel and facilitation of various international Surgeon training programs with Medical Affairs
Proficient in Salesforce CRM software and pipeline management
• President's Club Award (2007, 2011, 2017)
• Sales Achievement Award 20 Years (exceeding quota)
• Sales Person of the Year Award 2005, 2006
• Exceeded quota in five territories and three countries (USA, Australia, NZ)
• Achieved FY11 final rank #2 national US, Winner's Circle Award winner, Champion Circle Award winner, multi-Q Winner
• Exceeded FY10 ranked #3 overall national US, Spiff Winner, Winner's Circle Award, Quarterly Winner Q1, Q4
• Ranked in top 3 US Sales Reps 2004-2008, Master's Club 2005, Pinnacle Club 2006-2008
• Active Committee Chair Leader in Women's Leadership Initiative 2011-2016 US and ANZ
• Completed Leadership Training “Career Bridge” Program, “Women's Executive Leadership” Training, “Advanced Consultative Selling”, “Skills for Success”, “Presenting with Impact” and “Advanced PSS” training programs within Medtronic US/ANZ.
• Field Sales Trainer, Clinical Education Liaison with Medical Affairs, New Hire Trainer for Operating theatre surgery