Arnold G. Woelfel, Jr.
Cromwell, CT 06416 *****.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Senior pharmaceutical manager with experience at field and headquarters
levels. Outstanding training background with proven track record in areas
ranging from launch situations to ongoing maintenance and growth of mature
markets. Strong selling and negotiating skills in "business to business"
operational environment. Excellent communication, analytical and
organizational skills with ability to work with and lead in a team
environment. Strengths include:
Strategic Planning Relationship Management
Project Management Facilitation and Instruction
Customer Service Marketing and Sales Plan Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., Deerfield, IL
8/00-4/10
Sr. District Sales Manager 7/04 to 4/10
Ability for management, leadership, coaching, communication, coordination,
motivation and to obtain top performance from team.
. Lead sales and marketing programs targeted to primary care,
endocrinologists, cardiologists, psychiatrists, nephrologists, and
rheumatologists, which lead to incremental revenue gains.
. Consistently led and exceeded sales goals for new product launches
Rozerem, Provigil, and Uloric resulting in #1 district in region for 3
years.
. Developed tracking tools to assist representatives in targeting.
. Trained new hire leadership team as part of the Field Faculty Board.
. Conducted training at District, Regional, Zone, and National levels.
. Received over 25 Commitment Awards - Circle Awards
Interim Product Manager 7/07 to 11/07
Worked with medical, regulatory, and legal for development of marketing
projects.
. Developed representative multimedia marketing piece IDEAS.
. Produced Webcast for professional strategies.
. Held a scientific message platform advisory meeting with KOLs.
. Prepared professional strategies slide deck for presentation use.
Regional Field Sales Trainer 8/03 to 7/04
Responsible for development and training of representatives
. Trained over 200 employees including senior management, district
managers, and sales representatives.
. Developed curriculum adhering to corporate policies and procedures.
. Conducted new hire, advanced, and leadership sales training.
Sr. Sales Representative 8/00 to 8/03
Focused on increasing market share and building physician relationships in
support of selling ACTOS.
. Consistently met and exceeded sales goals for ACTOS.
. Successfully established and maintained relationships with influential
physicians, endocrinologists, and staff to support ACTOS.
. Coordinated speaker programs and round tables.
EDUCATION
MBA - Candidate, Management/Marketing
University of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Houghton College, Houghton, New York
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Extensive sales training including:
Situational Leadership II Certified Trainer, Mastering
Presentations, Crucial Conversations, Leading at the Speed of
Trust, 360 Leadership
Proficient with computer knowledge such as Microsoft Office,
Word, Excel, and Power Point
REFERENCES
Available upon request