JERI NICHOLSON
** ***** ***** **. *********, Arkansas 71854 ( 903-***-**** *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a Business Development sales or Business Consulting – Project Management position with increased
responsibility that will utilize my vast experience and abilities to achieve organizational goals while providing
opportunity for unlimited growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Sales Professional noted for cultivating new business, broadening penetration with accounts, and achieving closure
upon completion of presentation. Business Experience in: Entrepreneurial Business Start ups, Business
Ownership & Management, Project Management, Medical Sales, Business to Business capital equipment sales,
Manufacturing, Real Estate sales, Information Systems management;
Accomplished in identifying and capturing market opportunities to accelerate growth, increase revenues and
improve profit contributions
SALES HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Improved Ranking from 446/450 in March 2008 to 282/450 in 6 months – 2009 – J & J
• National Ranking #9/450, top 5% 2007 - Sepracor Pharmaceuticals
• Improved ranking from #159/450 to #9/450 in nine months in 2007 – Sepracor Pharmaceuticals
• Ranked 29/450 in 2005 for National Sales – Sepracor Pharmaceuticals
• Territory Sales Partner of the Year-2004 – Sepracor Pharmaceuticals
• Run through the Warehouse Contest-2004, awarded to top 5% of National Sales Reps
• #1 Ranking in Region 1/240 & District 1/10 in 2004 – Sepracor Pharmaceuticals
• Ranked in the top 2%, #14/1300 representatives 2004- total ranking – Sepracor
Pharmaceuticals
• #1 out of 518 representative for New Rx Growth- with Diovan-2003 - PDI
• Top 5% Nationally for New Rx Growth-with Lotrel-2003 - PDI
• #1 Ranking for New Rx Growth- District- 1/10 – 2002 - PDI
WORK HISTORY
2008-Present Johnson and Johnson- Senior Sales Professional-Raritan, NJ
*Extensive background in product promotion, management, and clientele retention
*Relationship builder with extensive sales and account management expertise
2004-2008 Sepracor-Senior Sales Specialist-Marlborough, MA
*Worked effectively to pinpoint and fill client needs with customized solutions
*Successfully developed and implemented strategies to expand account penetration
2000-2004 Professional Detailing, Inc-Sales Representative-Saddle River, NJ
*Serviced client base and prospected/hunted for new business on a continuous basis
* Established reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent presentation skills
1994-1999 Best Buys Business Interiors-Small Business Owner/General Manager
*Built exceptional reputation and loyal client base through a creative, committed, and
visionary approach to all professional endeavors; Project Management – small to large
*Successfully grew the business from ground up using creative and strategic marketing
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University-3.34 GPA
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration-May 2000