Sample
Pharmaceutical Sales Resume
For a pharmaceutical sales resume, the chronological resume format is
the best choice. The pharmaceutical sales industry tends to prefer a
focus more on
experience and education rather than
skills; which makes the chronological resume format the perfect choice.
Other resume format choices,
such as the functional resume, provide more of a focus on skills and
help to shift the focus from problem areas such as:
- Frequent periods of unemployment
- Large number of jobs within a short period of
time
- Changing from one career field to another field
In the
sample pharmaceutical sales resume below,
the benefits of using a chronological resume format are clearly laid
out.
Michael Goren
2358 Rosehaven Court, Linden, NJ 55555 ·
Telephone:1-555-555-1212 Home
Email: michaelg@somedomain.com
SUMMARY
OF QUALIFICATIONS
Top performing medical sales professional with a proven track record to
develop new territory while increasing growth in existing territory
through an effective combination of presentation, market penetration
and planning.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
A&E Medical Supply,
Trenton,NJ 2003
to Present
Regional
Sales Manager
Responsible for revenue growth in a 5
county area, including daily operations, staffing, budgeting, quality
assurance, licensing and inventory control.
- Increased sales for three offices from $2
million in 2003 to $2.75 million in 2004 and $3.25 million in 2005
- Total region revenue expanded from $7.5
million to $9.2 million
- Negotiated and secured three new
contracts, representing $300K over the next two years
Med Care, Newark,
NJ 2001
to 2003
Sales
Representative
Demonstrated outstanding success in
penetrating new markets, raising revenue by 15% in ten months.
- Organized and implemented a three week
sales blitz; which increased sales by 35%
- Increased account base by 45% through
assertive sales and consistent follow-up
- Established network of loyal buyers by
developing rapport through customer support
- Instrumental in training new sales
recruits
Reilly Pharmaceuticals; Newark,
NJ 1999
to 2000
Sales
Representative
Successfully completed in-house training program on medical courses and
sales training to become a member of an elite sales team dedicated to
market penetration and customer support.
- Delivered effective sales presentations
to buyers of pharmaceutical products
- Visited existing accounts to assure
continued sales and establish loyal business relationships
EDUCATION
BSN, Cum Laude, University of Pennsylvania
LICENSES
& CERTIFICATIONS
CNPR, National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
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A combination resume format gives you the ability to focus on strong
professional experience and education. It also provides an opportunity
to list relevant information regarding
licenses and
certifications; which may be important for a pharmaceutical
sales resume.
You are welcome to copy / use this sample pharmaceutical sales resume
for your personal use only.
