Brenda Thompson
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Results-driven sales professional with a proven record of exceeding targets in the healthcare industry, including multiple President's Circle wins. Known for strong relationship building and strategic thinking skills, driving revenue growth and training new hires effectively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kendra Scott Weekend Stylist
Kendra Scott
Frontenac, MO
09.2024 - Current
- Currently work weekends and holidays
- Delivered exceptional customer service by providing personalized styling recommendations and product knowledge
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and maintain a positive store environment
- Trained new stylists on best practices for customer engagement
Executive Sales Representative, Oncology
Johnson & Johnson
St. Louis, MO
03.2020 - Current
- Finished in top 15% 2023 and 2025 and currently in top 15% for 2026.
- Multiple sales contest wins including #2 in region for growth 2025 with highest growth LUGPA account in nation
- Trained new hires
- Developed and executed strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth across product lines
- Cultivated strong relationships with key healthcare professionals and decision-makers in assigned territory
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business development
- Conducted product demonstrations and training sessions to educate clients on new technologies and solutions
Executive Sales Representative CV & Metabolism
Johnson & Johnson
Saint Louis, MO
01.2018 - 03.2020
- President's Circle 2018, final rank 19/966 (top 2%)
- District and Regional representative of the year 2018
- Director's Cup Quarter 2&3, 2018
- Encore Award, September 2018
- Multiple sales contest wins
Executive Territory Manager, Lifescan/Diabetes
Johnson & Johnson
Saint Louis, MO
01.2004 - 12.2017
- President's Circle 2008
- Best of the Best for finishing in top 15% for 2 consecutive years (2008 & 2009)
- Finished top 12% of nation in 2017 (22/180)
Diabetes Sales Consultant
BD Biosciences
Saint Louis, MO
02.2001 - 12.2003
- President's Circle 2002
- Sales trainer for new hires
Dietitian/Diabetes Educator/Research Coordinator
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
08.1996 - 02.2001
- Developed and coordinated medical obesity clinic
- Published in peer reviewed medical journal
Education
Master of Science - Medical Nutrition Therapy
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Wisconsin, Stout
Menomonie, WISkills
- Business planning
- Medical device & pharmeceutical sales
- Healthcare business acumen
- Relationship building
- Leading without authority
- Sales training
- Analytical and problem solving
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Sales planning and reporting
- Strategic thinking
- Collaboration
- Uncovering pain points and hidden objections
Timeline
Kendra Scott Weekend Stylist
Kendra Scott
09.2024 - Current
Executive Sales Representative, Oncology
Johnson & Johnson
03.2020 - Current
Executive Sales Representative CV & Metabolism
Johnson & Johnson
01.2018 - 03.2020
Executive Territory Manager, Lifescan/Diabetes
Johnson & Johnson
01.2004 - 12.2017
Diabetes Sales Consultant
BD Biosciences
02.2001 - 12.2003
Dietitian/Diabetes Educator/Research Coordinator
Saint Louis University
08.1996 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Wisconsin, Stout
Master of Science - Medical Nutrition Therapy
Saint Louis University