Jody Kennedy
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
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Objective
I will execute better than expected sales results on a consistent basis and
demonstrate a clear and thorough understanding of the current healthcare
industry through influencing, managing and adapting to changing dynamics,
trends and competitors.
Work Experience
Senior Medical Sales Representative/Divisional Trainer
11/1997 - Present: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Jackson, MS
. Multiple Divisional (ACE) Award Winner - (Divisional Representative of
the Year): 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2008.
. Outstanding Sales Achievement Awards [Yearly]: (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007
and 2008) for Multi-Product Sales. Criteria: Generating Greatest
Market Share Growth. (Existing High Market Share in place per Prior
Sales Accomplishments).
. Regional Sales Representative of the Quarter: 2002, 2003, 2005 (two),
2007 (three) and 2008.
. Finished Number One (Nationwide Overall Winner) New Product Launch/Rapid
Growth Contest (2007).
. Participated in Numerous Product Launches (Individual Sales Environment
or Non-Pod Company Structure) Including Lexapro, Celexa, Bystolic,
Combunox and Namenda. Finished in Top 10% with each product launch.
. Finished Number One in the Nation (out of 1,400 Representatives) in
Single Product Sales - 2007. (No Counterpart/No Co-Promote).
Individually Stocked All Pharmacies in Territory with No "Force Ship"
from Company.
. Takes Lead Role by Actively Meeting with State and Hospital P & T
Formulary Committee Members to Ensure Current Products Remain on
Preferred Drug Lists and Upcoming Reviews are Clear, Concise and Focused
- Based on Drug Attributes (Features/Benefits), In-Class Superiority,
Quality of Life Benefits and Other Incentives Being Offered.
. Established Great Rapport and Strong Relationships with Physicians,
Nurses and Staff.
. Generated New Market Share Sales Growth and Results by Focusing Sales
Message Based on the Merits of the Products, as well as Needs and
Interests of Patients and Physicians Alike.
. Promoted from Territory Representative to Senior Medical Representative.
(Four Promotions). Territory Rep, Professional Rep, Medical Rep,
Senior Medical Rep.
. Trainer for New Hires. (October 2003 to Present)
. Other Medications Sold Include: Cervidil, Aerobid, Aerobid-M,
Aerochamber (Mask), Climara, Monurol, Esgic Plus Capsules, Tessalon and
Tiazac.
. Effective Sales Results Shown Working Independently or as a Team Member.
. Multiple Representative of the Quarter and Year Awards.
. Numerous Monthly and Quarterly Sales Awards.
. Several Divisional and Regional Sales Achievement Awards.
. Set-Up and Participated in Multiple Convention Sales.
. Initiates, Schedules and Attends Monthly Speaker Program Meetings.
. Strong Interpersonal and Organizational Skills Displayed While
Incorporating All Available Resources to Drive Sales/Market Share.
. "Four of Four" Sales Achievement Awards - (100% + Attainment with All
Four Products).
. Currently, Sell to Physicians Including Primary Care, Neurology,
Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Pulmonologists, Psychiatry, Oncology and
OBGYN. Previously, Sold to Surgeons, Orthopedists, Dentists and Pain
Management Physicians.
Education
8/1993 - 9/1997: Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
. Bachelor's Degree
. Business Administration