Vice President of Sales Resume
David Smith
43, Black Bear Road
Geneva, IL, 1138
773-9874-986
Objective
To obtain a position of vice president of sales where a proven record of success will be fully utilized and further developed.
Skills and Abilities
- Results-driven focus and a detail-oriented mindset with a proven track record of sales achievements.
- Superior project management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Exceptional financial, analytical, negotiation skills.
- Strong strategic and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of data-processing tools including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
Career Experience
Vice President of Sales (1997 to 2003)
GE Energy – San Diego, CA
- Monitored the marketplace for changes that affect sales activities, both directly and indirectly.
- Identified new opportunities for sales as a result of new entrants, changing technology and delivery systems, etc.
- Developed sales strategies targeted specifically to address these specialized needs.
- Provided strategic input to setting and maintaining sales targets and new business development opportunities for the Sales managers and their immediate teams.
- Overseen pricing, sales planning, inventory management and revenue forecasting functions
Account Executive (1993 to 1996)
Biosite Inc. – Chicago, IL
- Developed strong relationships with distributors and customers to achieve the sales plan in assigned territory.
- Performed professional product demonstrations and sales trainings.
- Responsible for calling top targeted multi-specialty medical groups within specific geography.
- Focused on cardiology, internal medicine and general practice preferred.
- Prepared and presented price/volume/mix proposals for distributors and end-users.
- Recommended and regularly attended and presented Inverness products at trade shows.
- Interacted heavily with Marketing and other internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
Sales Representative (1989 to 1993)
King Pharmaceuticals – Geneva, IL
- Achieved annual sales results of specified products compared to the district, region and company as measured by IMS/NDC Health Source data.
- Implemented product promotional strategies and tactics as outlined in the quarterly POA.
- Effectively managed by achieving call coverage and developing strong, professional relationships in assigned territory.
- Completed required weekly, monthly or special reports, expense reports and preparation for POA meetings.
- Maintained and being accountable for all provided company property, i.e., company fleet car, physician lists and call records, manuals, textbooks, and other assigned items or equipment.
Educational Detail
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Eastern Illinois University, IL, 1989 - Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
Lewis University, IL, 1987