Sales Representative Manager

Matt Colbenson

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Rushford, MN 55971

507-***-****

E-mail: ****.*********@*****.***

Professional Experience

SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS- La Crosse WI

April 2007- Present

Professional Sales Representative

As a professional sales representative I manage an independent territory

where I am solely responsible for driving the sales growth of products

marketed to adult and child psychiatrists without the aid of sampling.

. Launched 2 new products

. "Move The Map" incentive winner for Q1 and Q2 2009

. Special Incentive Recipient Q2 2007

. Special Incentive Recipient Q1 2009

. Special Incentive Recipient Q2 2009

. Special Incentive Recipient Q4 2009

. Special Incentive Recipient Q1 2010

J.J TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING- Arden Hills MN

August 2003- April 2007

Off Premise Account Manager

Primary responsibilities included: increasing individual account volume by

providing marketing and sales strategies for account owners.

. 12% volume growth in first year as a sales representative (#1 in

company)

. #4 Volume growth in all of the Midwest- Earned a trip to Ireland - Q2

2006

. #1 in sales volume growth over incentive period- Earned golf trip to

Alabama -Q4 2005

. Top 10 performer in tri-state area in volume growth over incentive

period (Summer 2006)

. Promoted to train new sales representatives

. Exceeded monthly goals 23/27 months

NORTH BEVERAGE- Rochester MN

January 2002- August 2003

On Premise Account Manager

Learned all aspects of the business and received 3 promotions within 6

months to achieve Account Manager.

. Coordinated beverage sales sites for several town festivals, concerts,

and events

. Implemented a sales "Brand Team" which is still being utilized

. Implemented a radio sponsored weekly promotional event which is still

being utilized

. Earned Class A CDL Drivers License to provide drivers shortage relief

Education

Winona State University

September 1997- December 2001

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies

Minor in Sociology

. Maintained a 3.3 GPA

. Member of Communications Club

. Worked full-time to finance school

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