ERIKA C. WILLIS
**** ******* ******, ******, ** 97405 - 541-***-****
ablfl4@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington,
DE, (Eugene, OR Territory) March 2005- Present
. Annually increased Crestor market share, despite a fiercely competitive
and declining market; (2005- present)
o Ranked in top 20%- 2009 Cardiovascular Sales Incentive Plan
o Platinum Award- March 2008, Crestor Atherosclerosis Launch
o District Champion Awards- June 2005, November 2005, January 2006
o Territory Awards- June 2005, November 2006, January 2006
o Acceleration Across the Nation Award- April 2006
o Currently Ranked 10th in Region for Crestor
. Ranked in Top 15% in Region for Onglyza Sales Simulations Launch (August
2009)
. Achieved 95% to 101% of sales target for entire duration of Nexium sales
(2007-2009)
. Achieved 100% to 200% of sales target for entire duration of Atacand
sales (2005-2007)
o District Awards-October 2005, January 2006
. Achieved 160% to 180% of sales target for entire duration of Toprol-XL
sales (2005)
. Uncovered, developed and secured a new market opportunity with the
largest employer group in Lane County, resulting in increased utilization
and formulary support of products
. Searched for and created opportunity and grew business with previously
poor access customers through use of company provided resources
. Accessed and sold to primary decision maker for P&T committee with local
IPA, ensuring Crestor and Nexium utilization over competitors
. Developed and presented educational in-services for medical staff and
providers to promote knowledge and support of products and leveraged this
to increase product market share
. Developed and implemented strategic action plans to meet business goals
in territory
. Maintained product and disease state knowledge in both AstraZeneca and
competitor products in cardiovascular disease and gastroenterology
Internet Sales Manager, Sheppard Motors, Eugene, OR, August 2003-March 2005
. Played key role in developing Internet Sales Department from ground up
. Produced over $750,000 in net revenue for dealership in one year
. Developed and implemented marketing strategies increasing department's
revenues to 30% of dealership's total monthly sales, up from 5%
. Closed deals with 80% of clients who scheduled appointments
. Successfully reduced marketing costs by fostering and establishing
referral customer base
. Certified Manufacturer representative for two major companies
. Vital player in successful expansion of customer territory
. Trained and supervised new sales representatives in product knowledge and
sales techniques
. Managed vendor relations, negotiated vendor fees, and reconciled bills to
decrease department expenses
Sales Consultant, Sheppard Motors, Eugene, OR, March 2003- August 2003
. Attended sales and product training to develop sales skills
. Sold 55 vehicles in a six month period (national average=48)
o Top Sales Representative, VW USA-June 2003
. Mastered detailed product specifications and sold on product benefits
. Certified product specialist in constantly changing product lines
. Mastered knowledge of competitor products
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Art, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 2002