Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Michael Hurst

Lenoir City,TN

Summary


  • 22.5 Years of Pharmaceutical/Drug Wholesale experience
  • Proven sales track record
  • Goal-oriented
  • Self-sufficient
  • Detail-oriented
  • Analytical problem solver
  • Adept at closing sales
  • MS Office proficiency
  • CRM: Salesforce proficiency


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Manager

Smith Drug Company
07.2016 - Current


  • Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
  • Increased regional sales by implementing strategic marketing plans and nurturing key client relationships.
  • Developed a successful sales team through rigorous coaching, performance management, and ongoing training.
  • Guided numerous accounts to sign multi-year Smith Purchase Agreements
  • Transitioned majority of accounts in Region to Tiered Pricing
  • Worked closely with Customer Service, Compliance, Credit, and Operations to maximize customer satisfaction and company profitability
  • Focused on sale of Rx Generics to achieve over 9% Compliance (13 month average)
  • Organized regular sales meetings, providing comprehensive updates on market trends, competitor analysis, and new product developments.
  • Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress.
  • Contacted key accounts regularly and achieved high satisfaction scores by routinely re-assessing needs and resolving conflicts.

Pharmacy Business Consultant

Smith Drug Company
10.2013 - 07.2016
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
  • Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations
  • Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time in the field
  • Used networking opportunities to create successful, on-going business relationships
  • Developed business strategies by conducting comprehensive market research and competitor analysis.
  • Increased client satisfaction by implementing tailored solutions for their unique business needs.

Sales Representative

H. D. Smith
06.2007 - 10.2013
  • Grew previously undeveloped territory from zero accounts to over $5 Million per month in sales
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability
  • Responded to all customer inquiries in a timely manner
  • 2013 HD Smith Sales Representative of the Year (Louisville Division)

Merchandiser

Smith Drug Company
08.2005 - 06.2013
  • Designed displays to make the pharmacy experience interactive and engaging
  • Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions
  • Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of the store for optimal sales

Merchandiser

Cardinal Health
02.2002 - 08.2005
  • Effectively coordinated execution of the planogram with pharmacy management
  • Assisted in gathering and assembly of materials and equipment for the assigned displays

Assistant Manager

Rent-A-Center
03.2001 - 02.2002
  • Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints
  • Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales objectives and credit collections
  • Trained new employees on store procedures and policies

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
12.2000

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Pellissippi State
Knoxville, TN
12.1998

High School Diploma - College Prep

Fulton High School
Knoxville, TN
05.1995

Skills

  • Business development and planning
  • Sales expertise
  • Relationship selling
  • Account development

References

Scott Ison (former Retail Services Specialist at Smith Drug Company)

423-361-0579


Kris Irwin (former Regional Sales Manager at Smith Drug Company)

502-558-5839


DeWayne Benson (Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Smith Drug Company)

865-850-2833

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager

Smith Drug Company
07.2016 - Current

Pharmacy Business Consultant

Smith Drug Company
10.2013 - 07.2016

Sales Representative

H. D. Smith
06.2007 - 10.2013

Merchandiser

Smith Drug Company
08.2005 - 06.2013

Merchandiser

Cardinal Health
02.2002 - 08.2005

Assistant Manager

Rent-A-Center
03.2001 - 02.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Tennessee

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Pellissippi State

High School Diploma - College Prep

Fulton High School
Michael Hurst