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Hernandez
Osceola, IN 46561 (574) 674-6903 seanhernandez@comcast.net
PROFILE Sales Representative/Account Manager with a track record of successfully managing and developing
territories utilizing sound business acumen and results-oriented selling techniques.
Pharmaceutical Sales. Experience selling Skelaxin, Altace, Sonata, and Levoxyl to Primary Care and specialties including: Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine, Rheumatology, Neurology, Orthopedics and Psychiatry. Promoting products utilizing a five step selling process involving opening, probing, features and benefits, objection handling, and closing. Account Management. Responsibilities include business analysis and development of objectives for in depth discussions with physicians. Collaborated with teammates, district managers, and regional Director to maximize sales opportunities.
Blacksmith Distributing
Elkhart, IN Territory Sales Manager May 2003- January 2005 Account Management. Responsible for maintaining and growing aftermarket truck accessory accounts in Indiana and Western Michigan territory. Grew territory 12% first year. Successful at maximizing emerging opportunities within existing client base. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, maintaining customer relationships and assisting in-house training programs. . Responsible for developing 45 new accounts. Responsible for closing accounts on new product lines. Overnight travel in Indianapolis, Grand Rapids and Fort Wayne areas. Responsible for providing product knowledge and training to customers. Responsible for managing 17 inside sales and 3 customer service representatives. Negotiated pricing and discounts for each account. Elkhart, IN
Achievements. Sales Representative supplying automotive service chemicals to General Motors dealerships in the North Central region. Responsible for sales to 1700 dealerships in 11 states. Expanded territory 20% in 1996 and 4-6% every year after 1996. Worked directly with GM Regional Managers, GM District Managers and GMSPO Marketing. Attended and spoke at GM local and regional Parts Clubs Meetings. Maintained Parts Managers awareness of new items, technical information, service bulletins, recalls and backorders; helped maximize their discounts and promotions. Participated in QS9000 certification training. Responsible for new program and product development. Secured the participation of the President in those issues requiring the coordination of multidisciplinary and/or multiorganizational activities. Developed new business proposals and project analyses as requested by the President. Responsible for exploring new market opportunities and conducting feasibility studies for the evaluation of potential customers. Handled orders and bids while increasing the value by instructing the customer on how to fully utilize the services provided by the corporation. Responsible for participating in annual budget meetings. Responsible for pursuing the most efficient utilization of available resources and the establishment of state of the art technology in order to maintain a competitive edge in the distribution business.
EDUCATION
Ambassador University, Texas Bachelor of Science August 1991 to May 1995 Major: Management Information Systems Minor: Business Administration
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Proficient in STARS, Callmax, Telemagic, Prelude, Map Point.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Head volleyball coach at Jimtown High School. Participated in Ambassador Club, similar to Toastmasters International, giving over 40 public speeches upon which I was evaluated. Member of Intercollegiate mens volleyball team Organized and coordinated two basketball tournaments involving 50 teams from 10 states.