Ross R. Masching
Peoria, IL 61614
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Work Experience
July 2005- February 2008
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Peoria IL
Territory Manager- Veterinary Channel
· Responsible for promotion and sales of the Hill’s Prescription Diet and Science Diet lines for Canine and Feline
· Target and educate Veterinarians, Certified Veterinarian Technicians, and staff on Hill’s products, programs, and promotions
· Main duty is to educate Veterinarians on scientific nutrigenomic benefits in Hill’s Prescription Diets
· Awards include 2006 “rookie of the year,” 2007 Weight Management Central Region contest winner, top 10% national sales
August 2001- July 2005
Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Peoria IL
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative- Specialty Eye and Ear Division
· Promotion of ophthalmic and otic pharmaceutical preparations
· Targeted specialty groups such as Otolaryngologists, Pediatricians, and Allergists
· 2003 & 2004 district sales leader, St. Louis District
· 2002 Awards- balanced performer award & overachiever award
June 2001- August 2001
Temporary Contract Sales, Peoria IL
Business to Business sales for Television spot advertising while pursuing pharmaceutical sales career
October 1998- May 2001
DonTech, a partnership between Ameritech and Reuben H. Donnelley, Chicago IL
· Business to business sales representative for Ameritech Yellow Pages Division
· Covered Chicago and Peoria territories selling print and electronic advertising
· Awards included 2000 Chicago net gain awards, 2001 downstate New Business Leader
March 1997- September 1998
Column Office Equipment, Chicago IL
· Business to Business sales representative for office equipment
Educational Experience
1992-1996 Bachelor of Science Degree
Western Illinois University, Macomb IL