Steven Strait
Email: abo25a@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** * ********* **.***
City: Milwaukee
State: WI
Zip: 53202
Country: USA
Phone: 815-***-****
Skill Level: Entry
Salary Range: 149
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PROFESSIONAL RESUME OF:
T 815-***-**** STEVEN STRAIT, JR. F 866-***-****
141 N. JEFFERSON, APT #310 MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
abo25a@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
A young, aggressive, motivated salesperson, looking for a long-term opportunity to maximize my potential in the medical industry. An innate ability to communicate and relate with people from various backgrounds, with a sincere interest in adapting to their professional needs. Extensive experience in account management, strategic sales, new product launches, mentoring of sales associates, and outstanding success with building and maintaining relationships with key physicians.
EXPERIENCE
SALES ASSOCIATE
Riley Surgical Solutions, Milwaukee, WI June2009- Present
Independent Sales Representative for multiple orthopedic lines including SBi, Conformis, Medacta, and DJO. Utilized unique product features such as new surgical approach, custom cutting guides, and patient specific implants to expand my product portfolio and penetrate new accounts and markets. Used a true consultative approach in all aspects of my business including hospital in service, surgical training, surgery set up, and physician marketing.
2011 over 110% to quota for 3 out 4 product lines
Managed, maintained, and grew a $1,550,000 orthopedic territory
Leveraged relationships with key physicians to gain product access in highly contracted territory
Introduced first total joint business for Medacta, SBi, and Conformis in Metro Milwaukee
SALES ASSOCIATE
Biomet-Hibbard, Milwaukee, WI November 2008 August2011
Independent Associate for Biomet distributor carrying Biomet Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Biologics lines. Succeeded a terminated Associate and grew base of four customers to twenty-one in just over one year. Lead Milwaukee market in Balanced Selling by routinely selling from all available product classes.
2010 135% to quota average for all 4 quarters, while servicing a $1,250,000 territory
2009 Rookie of the Year- Most New Business in 24 person distributorship
2009 Expanded account penetration to 100% in 10 hospitals in southern Wisconsin
Plan and coordinate physician dinners to educate surgeons on new products/ techniques
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SMI Orthopedics, Chicago, IL April 2007 - October 2008
Quickly progressed from entry-level device sales to independent representative for distributor for Tornier, Arthrex, Nexa Orthopedics, and Orthohelix extremity and sports medicine product lines. Grew northwest suburban territory from the ground floor for all lines.
Grew territory averaging $3,000 a month to $55,000 in 10 months
Assisted surgeons in an OR setting on the use of specific medical equipment
Analyzed and negotiated pricing contracts with hospitals and surgery centers
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Regency Office Products, Chicago, IL August 2006-March 2007
Sales representative for nationwide distribution network of office supplies to undefined customer base. Completed extensive sales training and developed all sales process fundamentals including defining and pursuing daily, weekly, and monthly quotas for both cold calling, closing, and maintaining accounts. Typical workload included- 60% cold call, 30% consulting, 10% account maintenance.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - Champaign/Urbana, IL May 2006
Didactic curriculum centered on anatomy, physiology, biology and biomechanics. Extracurricular activities included the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, as well as serving on the peer-elected Council for the Kinesiology Student Association.