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Christy Strickland

Meridian

Summary

Motivated and award-winning Senior Sales Representative, as well as a registered nurse. Wealth of experience selling across multiple disease states, including cardiology, endocrinology, pulmonary, urology and more. Have launched more than 10 products to market.

Experienced with building and maintaining client relationships, driving sales growth through personalized service. Utilizes deep product knowledge to tailor solutions that meet client needs and builds confidence and trust. Track record of effective communication and negotiation skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Sales Representative

Syneos Health (inVentiv) - GSK Pharmaceuticals
02.2023 - Current
  • Launched and promoted a first to market, revolutionary vaccine for RSV in adult to PCPs, Pulmonologists, and IM. Currently 250% goal attainment for Q4 2024.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with clients for repeat business and customer satisfaction.
  • Contender for 2024 Club IGNITE (top 5% nation). Currently territory is ranked #3 in the nation.
  • At or exceeded 100% goal attainment quarter over quarter for the last 7 quarters in a territory that had not achieved goal in more than 5 years.
  • Recognized by RVP, manager, and peers for being key driver in territory performance.
  • Received multiple Fire Starter awards per manager and peers for above and beyond recognition,
  • 3X recipient for special incentive awards.

Business Development Executive

Alliance Health Center
07.2019 - 01.2023

Responsible for maintaining and developing new partnerships with diverse referral sources in the acute psychiatric and chemical dependency arena. These included community mental health clinics, child protective services, chancery clerks, medical clinics and hospitals.

  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing client concerns and resolving issues as they arose.
  • Delivered presentations at industry conferences, raising company profile and attracting potential clients.
  • Negotiated contracts with key stakeholders, resulting in favorable terms for the company and long-term partnerships.

Senior Executive Sales Representative

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
05.1994 - 12.2018
  • Sold multiple products in numerous disease states, including Cardiology, Endocrinology, Respiratory, Urology, Vaccines.
  • Launched more than 6 new to market entities, as well as line extensions.
  • Top 10% in region attaining 100% of A targets (specialists)writing launch product within 1st quarter.
  • Identified areas of opportunity within existing client accounts, upselling products or services as appropriate to drive additional revenue generation.
  • Devised innovative solutions for clients'' specific needs through thorough understanding of their challenges and goals.
  • Implemented strategic sales plans for the territory, leading to a significant increase in market share.
  • Addressed challenges, such as managed care issues and coupon redemption problems in proactive and knowledgeable manner.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS

Skills

  • Value-based selling
  • Sales and marketing
  • Deal closing
  • Sales presentations
  • Client acquisition
  • Customer relationship management
  • Objection handling
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

Accomplishments

  • Leader's Edge Diamond Tier Winner
  • Leader's Edge Emerald Tier Winner x 2
  • Leader's Edge Ruby Winner x 3
  • Trending for Club IGNITE Winner 2024 ( results not in)
  • Selected as mentor for new hires
  • Regional Peer Educator
  • GSK Regional Sales Council
  • Received numerous Spirit awards, nominated by DM or Regional Manager, based on sales model.

Timeline

Professional Sales Representative

Syneos Health (inVentiv) - GSK Pharmaceuticals
02.2023 - Current

Business Development Executive

Alliance Health Center
07.2019 - 01.2023

Senior Executive Sales Representative

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
05.1994 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Mississippi
Christy Strickland