Joel A. Deynzer
225-***-**** *** Mercer
Ave, ***********@*****.***
Maryville, TN 37802
CAREER SUMMARY
An energetic executive with over nineteen years of experience with the
world's leading pharmaceutical and home improvement companies, marketing
innovative products to a diverse customer base. Demonstrates a laser-like
focus on sales achievement with a proven ability to successfully develop
creative strategies, lead effective productivity programs, and motivate
cross-functional teams to achieve sales goals. Effective team leader with
recognized ability to recruit, develop and inspire teams to exceed business
goals in a dynamic environment. Expertise in budgeting, H.R., program
management and profitability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Fidelity Insurance
Account manager
August 2012
-present
Direct sales of insurance products to school system employees. Sell to C-
level executives to gain new accounts.
. Top representative out of 5 in my training class every month since
hire.
. Leader is total sales production for 4 months out of 11
representatives.
. Currently Studying for 6&63 liscences.
Champion Home Improvements
2010-
2012
Division Manager
Lead a diverse team of sales professionals, Installation crews, service and
office personnel. Responsible for everything including sales revenue,
advertising, budgets, profitability and compliance with all federal, state
and local laws and codes.
Champion Home Improvements
Factory Representative
. Promoted in 6 months into the Division Manager training program
. Lead local sales team in sales and closing percentages with a YTD
closing ratio of 48% across a multi product line. Company standard
was 30%,
. Generated $1.1 million in sales
AstraZeneca, 2006 - 2009
District Manager
Led 11 professionals to meet or exceed sales goals in Primary Care,
Gastroenterology and Pulmonology.
. Exceeded sales goals in all ranking periods, currently 117% and 105%
for primary products.
. Highest ranked manager in employee satisfaction out of 28 by
anonymous employee ratings.
. 2008 Year end performance was 189% for my primary product and 121% for
my secondary.
Pfizer, Baton Rouge, LA 1999 - 2006
District Manager 2001 - 2006
Led 12 sales professionals to meet or exceed sales goals with customers in
Primary Care, Cardiology, Pain Management, Rheumatology, Neurology,
Endocrinology, Pulmonology, and Orthopedics.
. Consistent achiever ranking in the top 9% of managers in the region/area,
2003 and 2006. Elected to Vice President's Management Cabinet.
. Ranked #2 in the region with 101% to goal, 2004.
. Ranked #6 of 54 District Managers, 2002.
. Recognized leader selected to mentor four new District Managers.
. Selected as lead manager for high profile new product launch, achieved #1
national rank.
Specialty District Manager 1999 - 2001
Led 10 sales professionals to success across six states calling on key
Neurology and Urology customers. Developed, trained and promoted numerous
representatives while redesigning the goals and roles for team.
Coordinated with 14 primary care DSMs and four Regional Account managers.
. Constructed a new model for business planning and responsibilities,
resulting in a change of district ranking from last to #3 in the country.
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. Achieved an overall performance of 104% across all promoted products.
. Developed five representatives from the district for promotion.
AstraZeneca 1995 - 1999
District Manager, Baton Rouge, LA 1997 - 1999
Led eight sales professionals calling on Gastroenterology, Nephrology,
Cardiology and Primary Care.
. Attained 127% of Quota YTD, June 1999.
. Attained 165% of quota in 1998 for new anti-hypertensive; ranked 4th
nationally for TRX; ranked 11th for total performance. Concurrently
achieved 106% on all other products.
. Successfully managed two districts for 5 months, 1998.
Hospital Specialist, Biloxi, MS 1995 - 1997
Responsible for six federal hospitals in three states securing, enhancing,
formulary status in each.
. Ranked #1 out of 14 specialists for sales increase for 26 consecutive
months. (DDD)
. Increased sales to 222% of quota for Plendil and 121% for Prilosec, 1996.
. Increased sales to 172% of quota for Plendil and 180% for Prilosec, 1995.
. First formulary addition in the country for new product, Lexxel, 1997.
Wesley Jessen, Tampa, FL 1991 - 1995
Medical Device Sales
Increased sales revenue through effective sales presentations, business
planning, and extensive use of value added offerings.
. Received numerous awards and consistently delivered results above
forecast.
Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Sacramento, CA 1990 - 1991
Pharmaceutical Sales
Prepared personalized sales presentations to elicit prescriptions and
recommendations from Ophthalmologists. Targeted key physicians, HMOs, and
wholesalers to increase sales.
U.S. Army Intelligence, El Paso, TX 1986 - 1990
Platoon Leader
Responsible for the leadership, training, and performance of up to 150
soldiers. Developed intelligence plans, managed security projects, and
briefed commanders.
. Top Secret security clearance.
. Officers Candidate School Distinguished Military Graduate (Top 3%).
. Airborne Qualified.
Education
BA, International Relations, Louisiana State University
Phi Delta Fraternity
Scholarship, Schiller International University, Heidelberg, Germany