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Nikki Berthelot

Madison,MS

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with extensive experience in the respiratory industry. 3 time National Award Winning performer as a individual contributor and team leader. Excellent launch success, and proven turnaround success in various market types. Expert command of all sales aspects with deep insight, knowledge and experience in identifying and contacting key decision-makers, understanding client challenges, and applying a consultative approach that demonstrates the value of the company's products and services. Results focused business manager with extensive experience exceeding goals in complex markets across multiple states.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Specialty District Sales Manager

AstraZeneca
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market presence.
  • Monitored sales performance and provided feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.

Sr Executive Respiratory Specialty Representative

AstraZeneca
04.2019 - 08.2023
  • Transferred internally with AstraZeneca to Mississippi as a result of getting married back to a Respiratory Specialty position.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Facilitated workshops to drive innovation and foster team engagement.
  • Sustained high performance for the last 3 years- 2020 21.8%, 2021 34.4%, 2022 9%.
  • Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.

Respiratory Inhaled District Manager

AstraZeneca

2017- 2019

  • Finished Q1 2019 at number 22 in the nation as a district which is the top 17%
  • The Wichita District finished #3 in the nation for 2018 which is the top 2% through a very strategic plan focusing on business acumen, accountability and continuing to foster a winning culture
  • Winner of Circle of Excellence for 2018 for Respiratory Inhaled District Managers
  • Led the Mid-South Region for all metrics (NRX, TRX and NBRX ) in 2018 for Bevespi, Symbicort and Daliresp
  • Regional DSM lead for Respiratory Specialty Team
  • Led team from bottom 20% to top 29% in 2017 through a very detailed and strategic development plan focusing on business acumen, accountability and creating and developing a winning culture
  • Appointed as one of 7 DSM's to be on the Women's in Leadership core team for the West Business Unit
  • Interim DSM for Springfield district while DSM was out on leave in addition to managing the Wichita district
  • Identified and developed top talent within district and region to promote performance-oriented culture.
  • Analyzed regional market trends to discover new opportunities for growth.

Respiratory Specialty Team

AstraZeneca
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2015-2017

  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • 2016 Graduated from the LEAP Program(Leadership Excellence Application Program)
  • 2015 Developed and led the South Region Respiratory Specialty Training Team- coaching pss's on presentation skills, disease state and competitor knowledge. Led regional teleconferences focusing on developing disease state knowledge, as well as competitor knowledge.

Respiratory Sales Specialist

AstraZeneca

2009-2015

  • Demonstrated superior product and disease state knowledge for the respiratory market. Developed account plans that outlined specific objectives, tactics and resources to meet and exceed sales goals.
  • 2009 COE- Top 2%
  • 2010 Elite Award- Top 5%
  • 2014 OKC Regional Trainer
  • 2014 Interim DSM with KC district

Respiratory Pediatric Team- Respiratory Specialty

AstraZeneca

2005-2009

  • Respiratory-Pediatric Team focused on selling Pulmicort Respules, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Rhinocort Aqua, Symbicort and Flumist with Medimmune to Allergists, Pediatricians and Pulmonologists.

 

CNS General Care

AstraZeneca
2001 - 2005

2001-2005

  • CNS General care team focused on selling Zomig, Rhinocort Aqua, Nexium and Seroquel to Allergists, Neurologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Primary Care

Education

BBA - Advertising

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
1998

High School Diploma -

Manhattan High School
1993

Skills

  • Developing and Executing Sales Strategies
  • Building and Leading Successful Teams
  • Proactively Managing Account Relationships
  • Exercising Superior Organization Skills
  • Building and Leading Persuasive Presentations
  • Securing Opportunities for Market Share Growth
  • Managing Complex Multi-State Markets
  • Exhibiting Decisive Business Leadership
  • Outperforming Sales Goals
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Timeline

Respiratory Specialty District Sales Manager

AstraZeneca
08.2023 - Current

Sr Executive Respiratory Specialty Representative

AstraZeneca
04.2019 - 08.2023

Respiratory Inhaled District Manager

AstraZeneca

Respiratory Specialty Team

AstraZeneca
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Respiratory Sales Specialist

AstraZeneca

Respiratory Pediatric Team- Respiratory Specialty

AstraZeneca

BBA - Advertising

University of Arkansas At Little Rock

High School Diploma -

Manhattan High School

CNS General Care

AstraZeneca
2001 - 2005
Nikki Berthelot