Carnell Holmes
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DISTRICT SALES MANAGER
Accomplished sales professional with a proven record for consistently
exceeding sales quotas in highly competitive markets, is seeking a sales
position. Has solid managerial experience in building winning sales teams,
and turning around underperforming territories. Highly effective in
building relationships and uncovering customer needs. Strong analytical
skills and sound business judgment.
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"Carnell has the ability to think as a "sales person," and can solve
most problems that he comes across in his territory."
-Knoll District Manager
"Carnell is a strong leader. His people do not want to let him down.
They trust and respect him and his decisions."
- Abbott Regional Manager
"Carnell's management style ... has a way of getting the most out of
people while making them feel good."
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Abbott Regional Manager
. Promoted to Senior District Sales Manager in 2005; Awarded the
Prestigious All-Star award for exceeding sales quota by over 55%.
. Consistently ranked as a Top Producer; named to the Prestigious
Platinum Club for consistent excellence in meeting and exceeding sales
goals.
. Ranked in the top 30% in District Manager rankings for three
consecutive years, finishing #1, #3, and #1, respectively.
. Enabled tenured representatives to achieve sales awards, and developed
new hires to achieve All-Star awards.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Management
. Recruited, trained and led a team of 11 sales representatives; team
consistently achieved assigned productivity goals and sales goals,
with three representatives attaining the highest award for sales
achievement.
. Developed key opinion leaders in the areas of thyroid disease, pain
management, hypertension, and obesity. Instrumental in developing
Endocrinologist, Cardiologist, Internal Medicine, and influential
primary care physicians into peer-to-peer speakers.
. Ensured strict adherence to all guidelines and government regulations
were adhered to and followed by all representatives.
Market Penetration
. Consulted with independent and chain pharmacies to increase their
profit margin by getting prior approval for a wound care agent,
resulting in leading the region in wound care sales.
. Gained substantial market share with the launch of new analgesics and
new cardiovascular agents.
. Assisted Meridia, Vicoprofen, and Synthroid marketing managers in
developing sales aids that were used by sales representatives to
deliver key messages to customers.
Work History
PERK-UP PER-CUP, Munster, IN
Managing Owner, 2007 - Present
. Manage the day-to-day operations, including hiring and training
personnel, menu development, profit margin analysis, inventory
control, ordering stock and supplies, quality assurance, and customer
service.
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Chicago, IL
District Sales Manager, 2000-2007
KNOLL PHARMA- BASF, Whippany, NJ
Professional Sales Representative, 1989 - 2000
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & EDUCATION
JOHN MARSHALL LAW SCHOOL, Chicago, IL
J.D., 2003; Named to Dean's List
INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST, Gary, IN
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Accounting 1987
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
. Indiana Law License 2008
. Life, Accident & Health Insurance License 2009
. Property & Casualty Insurance License 2010