Andrew Palmer
Objective
Seeking a position that will present learning and growth opportunities
while drawing on my experience and training as a Sales Account
Manager. I wish to utilize my high degree of motivation and knowledge
to contribute to a company seeking performance-driven individuals.
Experience
Sysco Foods, Cleveland, OH
Marketing Associate; July 2011-March 2014
. Marketing and partnering with area restaurants, hospitals, and
schools within a given territory.
. Sell all categories of food, disposables, chemicals, supplies, and
equipment to existing customers.
. Provide service for cost analysis, marketing techniques, new menu
ideas, inventory, and collection of payments.
. Menu design and table set ups for customer comfort and ambiance.
. Cold calls and prospecting weekly potential clients by promoting
the value of Sysco branded products.
. Continue education of products, food items and market trends.
. Work with brokers and manufactures.
. Achieved double digit growth in overall sales, cases, and gross
profit percent.
. New business sales growth of 13%+, penetration sales of 3%+, and
maintain less than 9% lost business sales.
Orbit Medical, Cleveland, Ohio
Sales Representative; Oct 2010- April 2011
. Promote several product lines in the medical community through
marketing strategies and in services.
. Provide current information on medical equipment paperwork and
procedures.
. Evaluated and developed business relations with Northern Ohio area
hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices and dialysis centers.
. Identify and develop new referral sources throughout the Cleveland
territory.
Seeley Medical, Cleveland, OH
Sales Representative; Nov 2008-Sept 2009
. Identify evolving medical and pharmaceutical industry trends and
capitalize upon the sales, service, and long term contract
opportunities within the district resulting in a 110% increase in
sales dollars.
. Promote the Seeley Medical product line by capitalizing upon service
on sales opportunities and daily presentations to physicians and
hospital staff, resulting in an exclusive service and with Premier
HealthCare valued in excess of $500,000 per year.
. Conduct equipment training seminars for field sales, technicians,
district managers, and customers regarding product features,
advantages, and benefits towards positioning Seeley Medical for market
penetration and growth.
. Develop and cultivate positive working relationships with hospitals,
physician groups, and laboratory managers evident by top sales revenue
ranking in the Cleveland district.
. Develop new product and market strategies with market planning
management.
. Provide current information pertaining to medical devices and
specialty pharmaceutical products and services such that the
appropriate use of these products is maximized for territory growth.
Lincare, Sandusky, Ohio
Territory Sales Rep; March 2008- Oct 2008
. Establish and maintain a relationship with referral sources in the
medical community as a DME provider
. Identify and develop new referral sources
. Understand and provide information on Medicare and insurance
procedures, pricing information, and product information to
referral sources
Maxim Healthcare Services, Toledo, Ohio
Account Manager; Oct 2004-Feb 2008
. Developed profitable marketing and operational strategies which
lead to a 117% increase in sales volume since March, 2006
. Responsible for acquiring new accounts through sales and marketing
. Staff medical healthcare personnel at top medical facilities in
Northwest Ohio
. Consistently ranked in the top 15 of most efficient offices in the
region (increase of 142% since March, 2006)
Education
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor Of Arts; 2003 GPA 2.7
Communications Degree with concentration in Mass Communications/Social
Issues
Financed 100% of college expenses through employment, scholarships and
financial aid.
Pharmaceutical Association of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio
Research Assistant; 2001-2002
. Conducted multiple focus groups with multi-generation patient
population
. Evaluated and analyzed focus group transcripts for studies done on
communication levels of patient-pharmacist relationships
Elizabeth Blackwell Center at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Campaign Developer; 1999-2000
. Developed new campaign material for the "Dad-to-Dad" Parenting
Education Program
. Administered and developed surveys to both fathers and EBC staff
. Facilitated pilot test messaging to be included in advertising
materials for program facilitators as well as program participants
Awards Cedar Point Cornerstone Achievement Award
Firelands' Positive People Living Award
Interests Sports, Traveling, History, Classic Cars