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Joel Blanks II

Gulf Breeze

Summary

Adept at strategic selling and building robust client relationships, I spearheaded a team at Arthrex to elevate a stagnant territory from 1.7 million to 5.5 million in revenue. My background in medical sales, underscored by expertise in territory management and negotiation, has consistently driven profitability and expanded client portfolios. Continuously boost customer loyalty to sustain strong sales and enable effective cross-selling. Excellent demonstration, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities developed over extensive professional career. Solution-oriented in pursuing and capitalizing on new business opportunities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Executive

Gulf Coast Getaways
Gulf Breeze, FL
08.2025 - Current

Lead business development initiatives for a luxury boutique property management company focused on short-term vacation rentals. Develop strategic partnerships with homeowners, realtors, and investors to grow property inventory. Assist with luxury property onboarding, branding, and revenue optimization strategies

Territory Manager

Arthrex
Mobile, AL
01.2020 - 08.2025
  • Led training sessions for sales representatives to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Developed and executed sales plans tailored to regional characteristics.
  • As Team lead I've grown a stagnant territory in 2020 at 1.7 million to 5.5 million last year
  • Responsibilities include, sales in multiple catagories , inventory management, and leading a team of six.

Sales Representative

Gulf ortho
Pensacola, FL
11.2014 - 01.2020
  • Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
  • Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients to ensure repeat business.
  • Responsibility include: sales across multiple category, assisting OR staff and surgeons in the operating room, working with both staff and surgeons prior to surgery with new techniques, and relocating instruments and implants to different hospitals for surgical cases.

Medical Sales Representative

Arthrex
Memphis, TN
04.2011 - 11.2014
  • Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
  • Made recommendations to customers to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
  • Achieved sales goals, increasing revenue for top accounts and expanding personal sales portfolio.
  • Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
  • Developed relationships with customers and presented promotions that increased shelf space, sales and profit.

Medical Sales Representative

DePuy
Memphis, TN
04.2008 - 03.2011
  • Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
  • Achieved sales goals, increasing revenue for top accounts and expanding personal sales portfolio.
  • Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
  • Increased value to clients through product knowledge.
  • Actively sought out new opportunities for business development within the medical community.
  • Followed up regularly with existing customers via phone calls or emails.
  • Scheduled appointments with medical professionals to sell specific products.

Medical Sales Representative

DePuy
Florence, AL
01.2006 - 06.2008
  • Made recommendations to customers to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
  • Increased value to clients through product knowledge.
  • Negotiated contracts with potential customers while ensuring profitability of company.
  • Actively sought out new opportunities for business development within the medical community.
  • Developed relationships with customers and presented promotions that increased shelf space, sales and profit.
  • Hosted product demonstrations, lunch-and-learns, and other educational events for medical personnel.

Medical Sales Representative

Stryker
Florence, AL
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School
Oxford, AL
05-2008

Skills

  • Strategic selling
  • Product demonstrations
  • Client education
  • Sales presentations
  • Developing business plans
  • Territory development
  • Medical terminology
  • Product performance evaluation
  • Expense reports
  • Goal oriented
  • Servicing accounts
  • Territory management
  • Negotiation
  • Quote preparation
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic account sales
  • Strategic account planning
  • Relationship selling
  • Building client relationships
  • Cold calling

Education and Training

other,other

Timeline

Business Development Executive

Gulf Coast Getaways
08.2025 - Current

Territory Manager

Arthrex
01.2020 - 08.2025

Sales Representative

Gulf ortho
11.2014 - 01.2020

Medical Sales Representative

Arthrex
04.2011 - 11.2014

Medical Sales Representative

DePuy
04.2008 - 03.2011

Medical Sales Representative

DePuy
01.2006 - 06.2008

Medical Sales Representative

Stryker
01.2004 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Northwest Shoals Community College