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Colin Downie

Unit 1101 1 Grant Avenue Hope Island

Summary

Diligent National Sales Manager with proven track record in leading national sales initiatives. Successfully managed high-performing teams and expanded market share across diverse regions. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and client relationship management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

National Sales Manager Biopsy Hernia Division

BD
04.2023 - Current


Highlights

  • Lead two commercial businesses with 19 reports with 4 Field sales managers as direct reports
  • CAM Role for IDX, I-med, Carlile group and NSW Breast screen
  • Leading Win room for ANZ
  • Leading Ariel coaching model across ANZ management team
  • SFDC champion for BDI
  • Involves strategic planning, team leadership, and customer relationship management to drive sales growth and maintain a competitive market presence.
  • Acting Biopsy product manager, directing the marketing plan

National Sales Manager Biopsy / Oncology

BD
09.2017 - 04.2023

Highlights

  • Lead two commercial businesses with 12 direct reports
  • CAM Role for IDX, I-med, NSW Breastscreen
  • SFDC champion for BDI
  • Involves strategic planning, team leadership, and customer relationship management to drive sales growth and maintain a competitive market presence.
  • Biopsy and Oncology product manager, directing the marketing plan

National Product Specialist

BD
09.2013 - 09.2017
  • Supported sales representatives during client meetings by providing expert knowledge on specific features or functionalities of the Biopsy product line.
  • Running trials and being the subject expert on the BD biopsy range.
  • Provide training and coaching to new hires and excising members of the team.
  • Boosted customer retention by providing exceptional product support and addressing user concerns.

UCC / Biopsy Territory Manager NSW

BD
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in the assigned territory.
  • Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
08.2002 - 04.2009
  • Collaborated with internal colleagues to develop sales materials that highlighted unique selling points, making it easier for healthcare providers to understand the benefits of products.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and offering solutions that met clients'' needs while adhering to company policies.
  • Continually expanded product knowledge through training programs and self-directed learning initiatives, positioning oneself as an expert resource for customers.
  • Achieved top-ranking sales performance by leveraging data-driven insights into actionable plans tailored towards specific target segments.

Education

Kirkcaldy High School
Fife Scotland

SCOTVEC NATIONAL AWARD – Fabrication & Welding/Eng - UK Engineering Training Authority

Glenrothes College
Fife Scotland

Industry Mandatory Qualification -

Association Of British Pharmaceutical Industry
05-2005

Skills

  • Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to recruit, train, motivate, mentor, coach and develop team members Strategic planning, market analysis, deep understanding of product positioning and customer needs which are essential to drive sales growth and maintain a competitive market presence
  • Product Management/Marketing: Successfully managed and launched 6 new products to market, all 6 are now market share leaders in there respective biopsy segmentations

Timeline

National Sales Manager Biopsy Hernia Division

BD
04.2023 - Current

National Sales Manager Biopsy / Oncology

BD
09.2017 - 04.2023

National Product Specialist

BD
09.2013 - 09.2017

UCC / Biopsy Territory Manager NSW

BD
09.2010 - 09.2013

Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
08.2002 - 04.2009

Kirkcaldy High School

SCOTVEC NATIONAL AWARD – Fabrication & Welding/Eng - UK Engineering Training Authority

Glenrothes College

Industry Mandatory Qualification -

Association Of British Pharmaceutical Industry
Colin Downie