Barbara Briggs Sloan
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Nashville,TN
9
years of professional experience
Adaptable sales professional known for creative presentations and responsive territory management. Built trusted customer relationships across complex regions, aligned messaging to provider needs, and supported consistent sales results. Also, Dedicated volunteer to many organizations, incl schools and sports programs. Provided support inside and outside the classroom. Responsible for leading and assisting with many fundraising events. Additionally, caring and patient Sunday school teacher for elementary aged children.
Work History
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
2 Years 2 Months- Delivered compliant product presentations tailored to dermatologists and cardiologists' needs.
- Managed territory plans by prioritizing needs of physicians.
- Educated providers on clinical data, approved indications, and safe product use.
- Gained customer loyalty by providing exceptional follow-up support and addressing inquiries promptly.
Office Manager
11 Months- Coordinated daily office operations, maintaining scheduling, correspondence, and administrative workflow.
- Managed vendor communication, service requests, and supply ordering to support office needs.
- Processed invoices, expense records, and purchase documentation with accuracy and consistency.
- Organized meetings, travel arrangements, and calendar commitments for the president of the company.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
1 Year 6 Months- Educated physicians and pharmacists on drug use, benefits, dosage and risks.
- Tracked company inventory in multiple databases and prepared and filed required clinical documentation and reports.
- Maintained sales tracking reports to support operational enhancements and implement corrective actions.
- Managed a very large territory by prioritizing high-value accounts and optimizing call coverage.
Sales Associate
3 Years 9 Months- Advised clients on service options, transit times, and shipping requirements.
- Trained staff how to process air express orders, ensuring correct routing, billing, and delivery instructions.
- Coordinated with operations teams to track shipments and address exceptions with customers.
- Sought out new customers with tireless phone calls in office and visits to company shipping sites.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
- Study Abroad: Rome, Italy, Italian Studies
- Minor in Italian Studies
Skills
Product marketing
Territory management
Relationship building
Event coordination
Organizational skills
Patience and tolerance
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
08.2006 - 10.2008Read More
Office Manager
EMeter
09.2004 - 08.2005Read More
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Ferndale Laboratories Inc.
03.2003 - 09.2004Read More
Sales Associate
Airborne Express
06.1999 - 03.2003Read More
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
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