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Sales Representative

Location:
Linn, MO, 65051
Salary:
negotiable
Posted:
August 18, 2010

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DeWayne Prenger

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Linn, Missouri 65051

Cell: 573-***-****

Home: 573-***-****

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Summary of Qualifications_____________________________________________

Successful goal oriented professional with experience promoting a wide array of different products to business partners and other potential customer bases. Excellent communicator with the ability and experience to work with a very diverse group of individuals to accomplish all company goals. Adaptable to changing circumstances with experience handling tough decisions in a timely, ethical, and proficient manner.

Professional Experience_________________________________________

ConMed Linvatec/Arthrosurface 2010-Present

Medical Device Sales Representative

Responsible for selling surgical implants and capital equipment to surgeons, hospitals, and surgery Centers.

• Has grown current territory 21% year to date over last year. Currently 110% of quota

• Converted key surgeons to Linvatec products resulting in increased sales

• Prospected and closed Dr. Snyder and Dr. Marberry on using the Arthrosurface product line, resulting in an average territory increase of $5,000 per month

• Presented the features and benefits of Linvatec/Arthrosurface products to key decision makers, resulting in the University of Missouri picking up the Arthrosurface line

• Completed Linvatecs two week sales and product training. Graduated top five in the class

Cintas Corporation- Columbia Missouri 2008-2010

Sales Professional

Responsible for prospecting and closing new business sales in order to grow customer base for Cintas

• September Sales Person of the month in the Central Group for highest monthly sales

• Exceeded first two quarters sales quota

• Prospected and closed an average of two new business’s each week

• Sold features and benefits of Cintas products, resulting in customer switching from competing company’s

• Closed deals requiring customer to sign a 60 month agreement

• Sold multiple location accounts resulting in over $100,000 profit for Cintas

• Utilized proper phone and cold calling techniques to build a target customer list

• Finished Cintas Requirement Based Selling training

• Won creative selling and territory blitz sales contests

PDI Sales Force – Jefferson City, Missouri 2008-2008

Professional Healthcare Sales Representative

Responsible for achieving sales growth for promoted pharmaceutical products, by professionally and effectively communicating product features and benefits to physicians

• Successfully exceeded greater than 90% reach and frequency of targeted physicians

• Grew market share for each promoted products. Relpax 3%, Arthrotec 20%

• Conducted analyses of business and market trends, adapting business plans accordingly

• Above expectations on manager evaluations

• Grew Relpax and Arthotec through use of visual aids, guest speakers, and execution of PDI sales process

• Kept detailed records of sales calls, samples, and other administrative records

• Finished all company related educational programs, expense reports, and administrative duties accurately and on time

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals – Jefferson City, Missouri 2007-2008

Territory Manager

Responsible for increasing the market share for promoted products through face to face interactions with projected customers.

• Successfully grew market share on Effexor XR and Protonix by tying product features to physician, patient benefits. Over 95% of goal on both products. 107% of goal for Protonix

• Showed growth on both Effexor XR and Protonix in two different territories

• Successfully managed designated territory to ensure proper reach and frequency of physicians, averaged nine physician and two pharmacy presentations per day

• Persuaded physicians to use Effexor XR over competitor brands through successful communication of clinical data

• Successfully completed sales training. Passed all product and skills tests with a grade of 90% or higher

• Received above target scores on District Manager evaluations

Fechtel Beverage & Sales – Jefferson City, Missouri 1998-2007

Territorial Sales Representative (1998-2007)

Responsible for growing market share of a full line of beverage products.

• Aggressively sought after and obtained sales opportunities, such as displays, new placements, shelf space, and grocery ads. Grew some brands as much as 25%

• Met and exceeded quarterly and yearly sales objectives. Won awards for surpassing these objectives

• Worked with retail owners and managers to create a perfect mix of products for them and their customers, leading to growth for Fechtel Beverage

• Managed inventory and Point of Sale in approximately 100 accounts ranging from large grocery stores to local pubs

Education____________________________________________________

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing

May 2006 - Columbia College – Columbia, Missouri

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude – 3.83 G.P.A

Awards_______________________________________________________

• 2006 Miller Summer Sales Cancun Trip

• Continuously achieved top tier performance on quarterly sales objectives

• Performed in top two of 2006 St. Judes incentive

• Recognized for high level performance by Coors Brewing at regional meetings

• Fechtel Beverage Quality Award; 2004-2005

• Smirnoff paddle boat for top performance in 2004

• Cintas territory blitz location 379 contest



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