Sales Representative Medical
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DAVID WETTLAUFER
OBJECTIVE
To secure a Sales Representative position in a progressive, growing organization where my business experience and skills will contribute to continued success.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
As the founder of Dave Wettlaufer Golf: developed a successful small-scale manufacturing operation, acting as vendor to several top golf manufacturers assembling branded golf clubs. Developed advanced competencies in all aspects of small business operation including sales, assembly, logistics, accounting, recruiting, and management of a small work team.
As a Club Professional at several prominent Private and Public Golf Clubs in Canada and the United States: developed outstanding communication and relationship skills with members, managed several teams of seasonal employees, optimized the retail Professional Shop operations including revenue from sale of golf equipment and apparel.
MEDICAL DEVICES
Exceeded sales targets in the highly competitive field for large and small joint prosthetics (hips and knees), as well as an extensive line of biologics, by understanding customer challenges and effectively communicating product benefits.
Built confidence and trust with top orthopedic surgeons and nurses in Ontario through deep product knowledge. Educated surgeons on the critical dimensions of product performance. Guided surgeons on the installation of the product during installation procedures ( including using complex instruments and devices).
COACHING AND TEACHING
Delivered thousands of golf lessons to all levels of skill, including beginners, professionals and celebrities
Delivered a unique capability to communicate complex messages and break them down for optimal learning
Acknowledged as one of Canada’s best teaching golf pros, with the ability to successfully guide clients through a systematic lesson plan built over years of experience.
SKILLS
Leadership/Management: Based on a customer centric foundation, built and managed teams of up to 12 staff including CPGA (Canadian Professional Golf Association) teaching professionals and an operations team of golf assemblers.
Operational Excellence: Through hard work, a customer-centric orientation and an attention to detail, optimized Professional Shop retail operations and a small-scale golf equipment assembly business.
Relationship Management: As a Club Professional, founder of Dave Wettlaufer Golf Corporation, and Sales Representative working with top Canadian Orthopedic surgeons and nurses, demonstrated confidence and excellence in nurturing and building lucrative relationships with professionals across many businesses.
Communication: Possess exceptional communication skills demonstrated across a number of roles; including Sales Representative, Club Professional, teaching Golf Professional, B2B Owner, and extensive PR experience as a result of many media interviews as one of Canada’s most accomplished amateur and senior professional golfers.
WORK HISTORY
DAVE WETTLAUFER GOLF, OWNER/PRESIDENT
1991-Present
WRIGHT MEDICAL SUPPLIES
2001-2005
CPGA CLUB PROFESSIONAL, VARIOUS LOCATIONS
1987-Present
EDUCATION
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING MAJOR, GEOGRAPHY MINOR), BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, PEORIA, ILLINOIS
1981-1985
INTERESTS
COMPETITIVE GOLF TOURING PROFESSIONAL
Played on the European Senior Tour (2013-14), including the British, US and Canadian Senior Open golf tournaments, the Asian Golf Tour (1989– 1990) and the Canadian Golf Tour (1988-2000)
TRAVEL
Traveled extensively including Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.
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