William Wright *** Westchester Drive, Macon, GA **210
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Hospital/Specialty/Pharmaceutical Sales
An experienced pharmaceutical professional with expertise in Hospital and
Specialty Sales. Seven (7) years of direct high level sales experience as
a (Cardiovascular Hospital and Specialty Sales Representative). A strategic
and creative thinker with effective communication and writing skills. Also,
possesses excellent problem solving and negotiating skills. Detailed
oriented with proven ability to develop strong client relationships
quickly, multi-task and be a team player.
Qualifications and Selected Accomplishments
. Managed hospital account of Teaching hospitals, the VA, Military
hospital and others.
. Conducted product market launch of new cholesterol agent.
. Excelled in Sales Presentations via representative facilitated
meetings.
. Trade Show Exhibitor throughout U.S.
. Skilled in development and execution of tactical market plans.
. Retained and strengthened client relationships through sensible
targeting.
. Maintained hospital contracts through strong relationship with
pharmacy.
. Won product messaging/detail competition.
. Grew overall business from 34% to 70%.
. Received multiple awards by Merck Sales for Best Hospital
Cardiovascular Franchise.
Experience
President Savvy Enterprises. Macon, GA 2007
. Established Internet Marketing firm to explore and compete in various
online ventures.
. Sold nanny cams, surveillance cameras, security products via the
internet.
. Promoted affiliate products including online pharmaceuticals,
vitamins, etc.
. Created advertising campaigns on search engines using SEO, PPC, and
other tools.
Neuro/Uro Specialty Rep. Merck Sales Division, Macon, GA 2005 to 2006
. Visited Neurologists, Urologists and general practitioners based on
prescribing data.
. Conducted product details of migraine disease state and key promotion
points.
. Called on Urologists to discuss effectiveness my BPH product compared
to competitors.
. Maintained 80% of the BPH market in my territory.
. Developed thought leaders throughout my territory.
. Held meetings with physicians and staff to review studies and conduct
details.
Cardiovascular Hospital Sales Rep. Merck Sales Division, Macon, GA 1999 to
2004
. Invigorated business among general practitioners, specialists,
hospitals, and pharmacies.
. Spearheaded successful regional launch pain management and new
cholesterol product.
. Secured business with previously "no see" Cardiologists, establishing
routine visit averaging 50% higher than company standard.
. Achieved strategic 90% increase in sales of our cholesterol products.
. Managed hospital accounts at teaching hospitals, The VA, and military
hospitals.
. Developed strong company client relationships with key hospital
accounts.
. Targeted physicians to positively influence formulary decisions
affecting my product line.
. Provided double blind studies and product details on key
cardiovascular diseases.
. Defended the efficacy the Cardiovascular Franchise with highly
effective messaging.
. Attained preferred status of Merck portfolio products in all major
pharmacies.
. Grew business by 70% in 3 years.
. Received Best Cardiovascular Franchise Management Award for 3
consecutive years.
Executive Manager Op. Excellence Merck MFG, West Point, PA 1998 to 1999
. Challenged traditional operational methods to elevate practices to
industry best in class.
. Created project plan consisting of small teams with tasks, allocated
hours and targets.
. Brainstormed to determine planning defects in customer service,
production management, metrics and overall execution.
Senior Manager Planning Manufacturing Division, West Point, PA 1993 to 1997
. Achieved $5 million in inventory savings through scheduling
efficiencies
. Directed dept of 32 employees in the administration and execution of
production plans.
. Implemented MRP system which resulted in reduced inventories.
. Conducted weekly staff meetings to identify and resolve manufacturing
issues.
. Accomplished over 5 million in inventory savings through efficiencies.
Educational Background
North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, N.C. - B.S., Political
Science
Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio - M.A., Non Profit Administration
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - M.B.A.
Military Experience
U.S. Marine Corps, Quantico, VA Rank 1st Lieutenant, Platoon Commander,
Company XO
References will be provided upon request