Max Schmaler
**** **** **** **** **, Kalkaska, MI 49646 734-***-**** (cell) (
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Sales professional
Leadership ( Negotiation ( Communication ( Integrity (
Teamwork
Professional Highlights
Award-winning Sales Professional with talent for focused business
development, improving processes, and raising the standards of excellence.
History of dynamic Sales Management leadership, with demonstrated facility
to direct and motivate Sales Representatives. Track record of phenomenal
results and numerous promotions.
Top producer with reputation for accelerating profits through goal-oriented
consultative sales. Intricate knowledge of capturing market share with
progressive, forward-thinking strategies. Reputation for surpassing goals
and exceeding expectations in every position held. Record of highly
successful "pull through" for managed care programs.
Team player with outstanding communication, follow-through, and closing
skills. Excellent public speaking and group presentation abilities. Build
rapport very quickly, make connections, and develop long-lasting business
relationships. History of guiding, training, coaching, and mentoring
teams, and building collaboration at all levels.
Expertise in strategic planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance
improvement. Successfully envision, implement, and manage results.
Solutions-oriented and decisive. Passion for results, with unwavering
commitment to excellence.
Professional Experience
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Ann Arbor, MI
1991-present
Psychiatry Specialty Manager (2007-present)
Direct Team of Sales Representatives responsible for marketing
antidepressant pharmaceuticals to Psychiatrists. Train and mentor Sales
Representatives on disease state knowledge, as well as sales techniques.
Manage Business Planning, budget, and the strategic execution of sales
efforts and presentations related to core brand.
Selected Achievements
. Ranked #1 in the Nation for Goal Attainment (First Half 2008 Incentive
Period).
. Developed Neuroscience Leadership Program, resulting in improvements to
sales performance, resource utilization, and Area Sales Team's knowledge
of product and disease state.
. Developed and executed innovative marketing plan, resulting in an
increase in new prescribers of 20% in only 10 weeks.
Primary Care District Manager (2004-2007)
Coached and managed Primary Care Sales Team in the Antidepressant and
Gastro-therapeutic marketplace. Oversaw the development and execution of
Area and Corporate Marketing Plans. Responsible for hiring, training, and
retaining talented sales team members. Managed marketing budget, and
approved and allocated District presentation resources.
Selected Achievements
. Honored with "Area Coach of the Year Award".
. Ranked #1 in Area, and #3 in Zone (of 24) in growth of Effexor XR TRx.
Area Development Manager (2002-2004)
Responsible for business development for the State of Michigan. Led and
directed ten District Managers and 115 Sales Representatives. Monitored
and analyzed performance, and coordinated the development, execution,
modification, and monitoring of Area Business Plan. Developed strategies,
tactics, and budget requests.
Selected Achievements
. Recognized by Zone VP with "Above and Beyond Award" for designing and
implementing Zone and Corporate Management Development Program.
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Professional Experience, continued...
. Received additional "Above and Beyond Award" for developing and executing
Area Management Development Program.
. Initiated and developed launch and pre-launch strategies for new products
and new marketing plans.
Primary Care District Manager (2000-2002)
Managed and directed ten representatives, each responsible for marketing
medications for osteoporosis, birth control, post-menopausal symptoms, and
depression. Territory included the Women's Health Care Division-Northern
Michigan.
Selected Achievements
. Earned "National Achievement Award" (2001).
. Ranked in Top 5% in the Nation (2002).
Area Account Manager (1997-2000)
Sales Representative (1991-1997)
Managed the Medical Center accounts of five separate hospitals, which
included the departments of Rheumatology, Cardiology, Orthopedics,
Infectious Disease, Home Health, and Psychiatry.
Selected Achievements
. Awarded President's Gold Circle Award given to the Top 1% of Sales Force
1994
. Awarded "Area Account Manager of the Year", and credited with Area
turnaround.
. Increased Sales from $49K to $470K per month in 18-month period.
. Nominated for "Presidents Gold Circle Award" 1999.
. Successfully placed Cordarone IV on EMS Crash Cart Protocol for the State
of Michigan.
. Achieved formulary approval for Zosyn at Providence and Bay Medical
Hospitals.
Stockton Office Systems, Flint, MI
1984-1991
Sales Manager (1984-1991)
Responsible for the business-to-business sales of high-end duplicating
equipment. Managed four Sales Representatives, with responsibility for a
territory from Flint to Detroit.
Selected Achievements
. Awarded "Sales Representative of the Month" 17 out of 24 times.
Selected Key Account History
University of Michigan Medical Center ( St. Joseph Mercy Hosptal-Ann
Arbor
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System ( Henry Ford Hospital ( Oakwood
Hospital
Education
University of Michigan - Flint, Rackham School of Health Sciences, Flint,
MI
Coursework completed toward Master of Public Administration (thesis
pending)
Concentration: Health Care Administration
University of Michigan - Flint, Flint, MI
Bachelor of Science degree
Concentration: Health Care Administration
Academic Honors: Dean's List
Published Articles
"Nonemergency Emergency Room Use in Patients With and Without Primary Care
Physicians"
The Journal of Family Practice
Vol 24, NO.4: 389-392 (1987)