William Benda
Phone: 708-***-**** Email: *******@*******.***
Address: **** ***** ****, ***** ******, IL 60188
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished and highly qualified Territory Manager, demonstrating over 10
years of experience in selling implantable medical devices to hospitals,
institutions, surgeons, and private practices. Adept at educating clients
on company products, acquiring new accounts, and ultimately generating
higher levels of revenue. Currently seeking a position in Medical Device
Sales which will effectively utilize all acquired skills, abilities, and
areas of expertise as follows:
Sales Product Knowledge Business/Revenue Growth
Techniques/Strategies Relationship Building Networking/Referrals
Client Territory Management Prospecting/Cold Calling
Relations/Retention Strategic Negotiation
Presentation Development Conflict/Issue
Resolution
Strategic Planning
Professional Profile
Straumann USA Mar.
2006 - Aug. 2009
Territory Manager
Accountable for selling dental implants and regenerative products to oral
surgeons and periodontists in addition to supporting their referrals with
cases determining sales opportunities. Experienced in the operating room
presenting protocol and solutions to surgeons, surgeons referrals and staff
of the benefits of implants, prosthetics and regenerative products.
Formulated and presented business plans with key and new customers.
Selected Achievements
Achieved over 17% territory revenue growth in 2008.
Ranked #1 in the region in client acquisition in 2009.
Exceeded target goal for a limited market release of 2 new implants in
2007/2008.
Educated referring doctors and labs to drive demand and increase revenue to
surgical customers and provide territory growth.
Presented evening/lunch seminars promoting practice growth through new
product introductions, surgical techniques, referral networking and patient
treatment plan acceptance.
Innova Corporation
Jun. 2005 - Feb. 2006
Account Manager
Expanded a new territory by selling specialized dental implants to oral
surgeons, periodontists and general practitioners. Presented hands-on
training to surgeons, dentists, and staff regarding all aspects of implant
dental surgery and restoration.
Selected Achievements
Integral part of the first wave company expansion into direct sales.
Generated new business through adding new customers.
Nobel Biocare USA
Jan. 2000 - May 2005
Territory Manager
Developed and expanded the assigned territory by opening new markets to
dental implant surgery and restoration with oral surgeons, periodontists,
general practitioners and lab technicians. Trained and consulted surgeons
and dentists regarding placement and restoration procedures for dental
implants.
Selected Achievements
Won the Incentive Trip in 2001, 2002, and 2003 for exceeding forecast and
growth criteria for the award.
Grew territory and exceeded forecast in 2004.
Presented evening/lunch seminars to a dental community promoting practice
building.
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Professional Profile - Continued
Electro Rent Corporation May
1996 - Dec. 1999
Midwest Account Manager
Developed and negotiated test equipment lease programs to aerospace and
defense companies. Managed the largest territory in the Midwest office
(Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Missouri).
Selected Achievements
Won "salesperson of the month" 5 times in 1999.
Brought in an office record of $85K in new account billing in March 1999.
Developed a new sales position that emphasized prospecting new accounts.
Storck USA, L.P. Jun. 1993 - Apr.
1996
National Accounts Representative
Created and implemented quarterly sales plans to national headquarter
accounts: Target, Walgreens, Sam's Club and Eckerd Drug.
Selected Achievements
Increased sales volume by a combined 34% during 1994 and 1995.
Landed 5 new national accounts.
Sears, Roebuck & Company Jun.
1988 - May 1993
Associate Buyer
Managed development of Craftsman power equipment line with annual sales of
$40MM.
Selected Achievements
Won the "Buying Team of the Year" award for 1992.
Education History
Eastern Illinois University B.S. in Business, Major in Marketing [pic]