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RICHARD DEDERT

Seminolle

Summary

Dynamic Executive Territory Manager with a proven track record at Eli Lilly, consistently exceeding sales goals and driving account growth. Expertise in territory management and customer relationship management, recognized as a top performer with multiple awards. Skilled in data-driven decision making and team collaboration, fostering strong client relationships to enhance business success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Territory Manager

Eli Lilly
07.2003 - Current

Executive Territory Manager 1/1/2025-Current

Seminole Florida
Cardio Metabolic Health Division

  • Developed pipeline of potential sales to meet territory sales expectations.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Current Products Promoted: Mounjaro (Type II Diabetes. Zepbound ( Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea)
  • Call Points: Endocrinologist , Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Sleep Specialists.


Executive Territory Manager 1/21/2022- 1/1/2025

Seminole Florida

Diabetes Specialty Division

  • Products Promoted: Trulicity, Mounjaro (Type II Diabetes)
  • Call points: Endocrinologist over a large Geography.
  • Top 33% National sales performance: 2022
  • Top 33% National sales performance: 2023
  • Top 5% National sales performance: 2024


Executive Sales Representative 8/15/2019 - 1/21/2022

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Neuroscience Specialty Division

  • Products Promoted: Emgality, Reyvow (Migraine)
  • Call points: Neurologist, Pain Management, Primary Care over a large Geography.


Executive Sales Representative 9/1/2008 - 8/15/2019

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Long Term Care Division

  • Product Promoted: Trulicity, Cymbalta, Forteo, Humalog, Trajenta
  • Call Points: Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Pain Management.
  • Call Locations: Long Term Care facilities, Assisted Living Facilities.


Senior Sales Representative 7/19/2003 - 9/1/2008

Neuroscience Based Account Representative

Grand Rapids, Michigan

  • Product Promoted: Zyprexa
  • Call Points: Physiatrist
  • Call Locations: State Psychiatric Facilities, Veterans Facilities, Community Mental Health Centers, Emergency Departments.


  • Awards Include:
  • District Peer MVP: 2024
  • #1 Area Territory Performance 2024
    • Rep of the year: 2015 Senior Care
    • Presidents Council: 2015 Senior Care
    • Directors Council: 2011, 2012
    • Voted District Peer MVP: 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2024
    • #1 Neuroscience Account Based Territory: 2006
    Top 10% Neuroscience Account Based Territory: 2004
    • Top 5% Product Performance, Cymbalta: 2010
    • Top 5% Product Performance, Forteo: 2012, 2013, 2015.
    • #1 Product Performance, Basaglar launch: 2017
    • Top 5% Product Performance, Tradjenta launch: 2012
    Top 10% Product Performance Tradjenta: 2014
    • Top 10% Product Performance, Trulicity launch: 2015
    Top 10% Product Performance Trulicity: 2016
    • #1 Territory, Neuroscience Specialty division, Q1 2021: Emgality

    J U LY 2003 — PRESENT
    • Experienced in the following disease states: Neuroscience, Diabetes, Pain
    Management, Osteoporosis.
    • Specialty Call Points include: Psychiatry, Pain Management, Neurology, Orthopedics, Geriatrics Endocrinology. Also, Primary Care, Nursing Homes, Retail and Specialty Pharmacies, Residency
    Programs, VA's and Hospital ER's
    • Consistently met or surpassed quota goals for all products.
    • District Product Champion for: Zyprexa, Cymbalta, Forteo, Humalog, Tradjenta,
    Trulicity, Emgality.
    • District Business Champ roles: Medical Professionalism, Business Acumen, Dynamic Targeting.
    • Facilitator / Presenter for Area Tech Pod
    • Internal Guest trainer for multiple Senior Care sales classes: 2015
    On Boarding, Mentoring and Partnering with New Representatives.

District Manager

Mallinckrodt Phamaceuticals
06.2001 - 07.2003
  • District Manager for 11 individuals over 5 states Including Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts.
  • Number One District (out of Six) 2001
  • Lead District breakout sessions at National meetings.
  • Exceeded District sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning with direct reports.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed district goals.

Sales Representative

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
05.1999 - 06.2001
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with health care professionals within assigned territory.
  • Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Top 10% performance throughout tenure.

Education

BBA - Business Management

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
06-1988

Skills

  • Industry expertise
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Competitive analysis
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Territory management
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Account growth
  • Business management
  • Sales leadership
  • Sales training
  • Sales expertise

Timeline

Executive Territory Manager

Eli Lilly
07.2003 - Current

District Manager

Mallinckrodt Phamaceuticals
06.2001 - 07.2003

Sales Representative

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
05.1999 - 06.2001

BBA - Business Management

Grand Valley State University
RICHARD DEDERT