Summary
Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Simone Blake

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Accomplished healthcare sales professional with experience in hospital negotiations, supply chain management, and account management with a proven track record in achieving and surpassing territory sales goals within major hospital systems. Adept at managing hospital contracts, product inventory, and budgets, with a thorough understanding of the hospital system dynamics. Skilled at collaborating with Dietitians, Physicians, and Nurses to enhance product adoption and provide valuable educational information. Self-driven and adept at working independently and collaboratively to meet both short-term and long-term objectives. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience as a Hospital Sales Representative with a innovative and dynamic healthcare organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Executive

MEDITECH
Canton, MA
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • Developed and supported territory sales goals in major hospital systems.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to understand client needs and hospital supply chain dynamics.
  • Coordinated and delivered compelling presentations to senior-level audiences.
  • Cultivated relationships with key decision makers through regular client visits and follow-up calls.
  • Identified potential new customers through research of industry trends and competitive analysis.
  • Monitored competitors' activities and adjusted strategies accordingly.
  • Attended networking events to build relationships with potential customers.
  • Managed account profiles and sales opportunities using CRM tools.

Inside Sales Representative

STARLIMS (Formerly Abbott Informatics)
Hollywood , FL
  • Managed a portfolio of over 600 customer accounts with a 98% renewal rate.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Provided customers with product information, pricing and availability.
  • Conducted cold calls to generate new business leads.
  • Participated in trade shows and conventions to generate leads.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful implementation of sales initiatives.

Hospital Sales Representative

Roche Pharmaceuticals
Kingston, Jamaica
08.2015 - 10.2018
  • Contributed to a 15% growth in hospital business, consistently exceeding sales quotas.
  • Developed and supported territory sales goals in major hospital systems for Oncology, Anesthetic and Pain Products.
  • Spearheaded hospital negotiations and contracts for 24 public hospitals.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with head of hospital departments, including ICU, Pharmacy, Radiology, Chemotherapy and Purchasing Departments.
  • Negotiated contracts with hospitals, health systems, and physicians for the sale of products.
  • Presented promotional materials at meetings with physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals.
  • Developed strong working relationships with hospital staff members including doctors, nurses, administrators, purchasing agents.
  • Analyzed competitor activities in order to create competitive pricing models for hospital services.

Sales/Marketing Manager

Ayrtons Distributors
Kingston , Jamaica
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Aligned sales team with effective strategies that led to a 10% profit increase.

  • Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for product development and expansion into new markets.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to increase revenue.
  • Coordinated efforts between the Marketing Department and Sales Team in order to maximize revenue potential from each sale opportunity.
  • Designed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, catalogs, advertisements.
  • Developed internal training programs aimed at increasing efficiency and accuracy of sales representatives.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior team members on various projects related to marketing and sales operations.
  • Monitored competitor activity in order to gain a competitive edge over them.
  • Created marketing campaigns to promote products, services, and brand awareness.

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
Kingston, Jamaica
10.2006 - 08.2024
  • Awarded 2nd place winner for Sales Forces Excellence in the Caribbean 2011.
  • Top performer in Diabetes portfolio 2010.
  • Performed regular visits to doctors' offices and hospitals to discuss Diabetes portfolio with health care professionals.
  • Established and maintained sales relationships with physicians, dietician and pharmacists.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences related to the pharmaceutical industry as needed.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant industry trends and developments.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share of product portfolio.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
08-2013

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation
  • New Business Development
  • New Product Launch
  • Purchasing and Materials Management
  • Budget management
  • Consultative Selling
  • Time management skills
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Territory Development
  • Prospecting and Cold Calling
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Account Management
  • Territory Growth
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Medical terminology proficiency

Certification

  • Professional Selling Skills
  • Selling Skills and Customer Service Quality
  • Team Building Dynamics
  • Project Management

Timeline

Account Executive

MEDITECH
10.2022 - 07.2024

Hospital Sales Representative

Roche Pharmaceuticals
08.2015 - 10.2018

Sales/Marketing Manager

Ayrtons Distributors
07.2014 - 07.2015

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
10.2006 - 08.2024

Inside Sales Representative

STARLIMS (Formerly Abbott Informatics)

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of The West Indies
Simone Blake