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Carol Entress

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Talented Client Executive eager to maximize sales success and drive business growth. Veteran relationship-builder and conflict-manager with strong communication and organizational abilities. Leverages 20+ years of experience to position organization for success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Executive

ATI Nursing Education
09.2015 - Current
  • Strategically drive multi-million-dollar, year over year revenue growth of nursing educational software solutions within diverse 5 start geography (AZ, NM NV, CA, ID)
  • Specialize in aligning portfolio solutions to identified client needs and delivering strategic outcomes in pre-licensure nursing programs
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining strong, quality relationships with C-Suite Leadership, Dean, Directors and Faculty
  • Create and present full curriculum presentations to nursing faculty and leaders
  • Negotiate purchasing contracts
  • Mentor territory sales associate
  • Regional Delegate for Product Advisory Panel

Awards & Accomplishments

  • 2022 President's Club & $1 Million + Revenue Club /113.8%
  • 2021 President's Club & $1 Million + Revenue Club / 106.3%
  • 2020 President's Club & $1 Million + Revenue Club / 122.4%
  • 2019 President's Club & $1 Million + Revenue Club / 111.0%
  • 2018 100% Club / 101.7%
  • 2017 President's Club / 122.8%
  • 2016 President's Club / 129.4%

Account Manager

GE Healthcare | Clarient Diagnostics
05.2014 - 09.2015
  • Managed $5.4 million sales territory in AZ & NM
  • Promoted cancer diagnostic portfolio to pathologists and hospital laboratories
  • Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate seamless delivery of client cases

Awards & Accomplishments

  • 113% of Revenue Goal - #1 in Western Region 2014

Hospital Account Manager

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
07.2012 - 05.2014
  • Managed 7 Hospital accounts in Metro Phoenix
  • Moved territory rank from 156/197 to 82/197
  • Promoted niche Cardio-Renal product to manage hyponatremia
  • Customer Focus: Cardiologists, Nephrologist, Intensivists, Hospitalists, Fellows, Pharmacy
  • Led in-services with nurses to educate on therapy and order sets
  • Collaborated with Hospital Case Managers on patients being discharged on therapy
  • Formulary wins with Banner Health and Honor Health

Territory Account Manager

Zoll Medical -Cardiac Rhythm Management
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Promoted Life Vest (wearable defibrillator) to Electrophysiologists, Interventional and General Cardiologists
  • Managed 5 Phoenix hospitals and Northern Arizona hospitals
  • Negotiated hospital leases with hospital administration for uninsured patients
  • Hospital Call Points: Cath Lab, ICU, DCU, Telemetry, Clinical Education, Case Management
  • Educated Patient and Families on device fitting, functionality and troubleshooting

Accomplishments:

  • Exceeded Territory Revenue goal: aggressive, uncapped biweekly increasing goal - 115% of Revenue Goal YTD

Executive Sales Consultant

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.1999 - 07.2011
  • Cardiovascular Specialty Representative (2007 - 2010) responsible for promoting anti-hypertensive portfolio of therapies to cardiologists and nephrologists
  • Supported Physicians and MA's in steps for prior-authorization
  • Launched Tekturna® , Exforge®
  • Promoted to Executive Sale Representative - 2010
  • #1 Finish within Cardio/Metabolic Southwest Specialty Division - 2010 & 2009
  • General Medicine Representative (2007 - 1999)
  • Product Launches: Enablex® (2007), Elidel® (2006), Exelon® capsules (2000)
  • Experience selling to varied specialists: Dermatologists, Urologists, Podiatrists, Endocrinologists, Internal and Family Medicine
  • Business Pod Leader, Regional Communications Panel, Key Opinion Leader Liaison

Awards & Accomplishments:

  • MVP Cardio/Metabolic Southwest Specialty Division - 2010 & 2009
  • President's Club: 2010 & 2009
  • Inducted into Cornerstone Club 2010 for career achievement of over 10 year tenure, consistent sales rankings in top third, excellent performance ratings, market segment development, customer respect and peer leadership
  • Winner: Exforge® Fast Start Award
  • Winner: Start to Finish Award - for consistent performance
  • Impact Award recognizing Sales & Leadership - 2006, 2005
  • Sales Contributor to District of Year: 2005, 1999

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Relationship Management
  • Strategy Management

Timeline

Client Executive

ATI Nursing Education
09.2015 - Current

Account Manager

GE Healthcare | Clarient Diagnostics
05.2014 - 09.2015

Hospital Account Manager

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
07.2012 - 05.2014

Territory Account Manager

Zoll Medical -Cardiac Rhythm Management
07.2011 - 07.2012

Executive Sales Consultant

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.1999 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Arizona State University
Carol Entress