Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kerry-ann Van Der Walt

Sunshine Coast, QLD,QLD

Summary

I am a high performing medical, consumer and pharmaceutical sales representative with strong commercial, detailing and sales skills. I am familiar with unknown territories, marketing new products and adept at developing and implementing successful marketing and sales strategies. My proven track record in medical business development would make a valuable addition to any medical sales force. My excellent communication skills and along with a variety of effective business development tactics and strategies have been key in negotiating and closing business deals with the very best in the medical field.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Volunteer

Peregian Springs State School
Peregian Beach, QLD
03.2022 - Current
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving classroom effectiveness.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Reading, Comprehension, Writing

Gp/ Pharmacy/ Specialist/ Hospital Representative

Litha Pharma
East London, South Africa
05.2008 - 03.2017
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Main Achievements: Prize for Rep of the year 2009 and 2010 Mixed Division, Specialist Rep of the year 2011 and 2012, 2015 1st place for product incentive, Top 5 Achiever Detail Representative 2016, Team of the year member 2015 and 2016, I was ac
  • I was employed to cover all products (ethical and generic) and specialities in my area
  • I acted as a Detail, Pharmacy, Specialist and Hospital Rep for East London and surrounds
  • I was responsible for all new Product Launches in the East London and all training, detailing, theatre tea's and in theatre consultation, sales
  • This includes all PR functions
  • I was responsible for over 60 products
  • My responsibilities included territory management, budgeting and focus brands.

Main Achievements:

Rep of the year 2009 and 2010, Specialist Rep of the Year 2011 and 2012, 1st Place for Product Incentive 2015, Top 5 Achiever Detail Representative 2015 and 2016.


Medicals Sales Rep Fisher and Paykel

Respiratory Care Africa, Eastern Cape
East London, South Africa
06.2007 - 04.2008
  • I was employed to detail Specialists, Sisters and Nursing staff, Pharmacy, Clinical Engineering
  • I was responsible for training, CME's and involved in government tenders and ordering
  • My main objective was to convert reusable ventilation equipment to disposable, as well as sales of Capital Equipment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Main Achievements:

Grew disposables by 200%

Surgical Sales Rep

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ethicon Endo Surgery
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2006 - 05.2007
  • I was responsible for Johannesburg Central and East Rand
  • Detailed surgeons, sisters and pharmacy staff, did all in-service training, doctors skills training and workshops.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints and promote new offerings.
  • Exceeded sales goals, increased revenue and facilitated sales.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Identified prospect needs and developed appropriate responses along with information on suitable products and services.
  • Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
  • Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
  • Consulted with all specialists to establish new business partnerships through exploratory and informative meetings focused on value and benefits of device solutions.

Main Achievements:

Prize for best growth in Endo 2006

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

Boehringer Ingelheim Consumer Health Division
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2003 - 12.2005
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Identified opportunities and developed business to introduce new products and features while learning marketing segmentation processes and optimizing product segmentation for positioning, product bundling, and pricing.
  • Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
  • Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Computed total costs and profit requirements for customer sales to provide accurate pricing.
  • Worked independently with minimal supervision.
  • Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Merchandised attractive shelf displays with current offerings to drive store sales.
  • Completed call reports, paperwork and on-going personal training by required deadlines.
  • Opened new merchandise and stocked sales floor racks and shelves.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.

Main Achievements:

100% market share vs Company and Competitors.

Account Development Manager, Medical Rep, Dermatologists

Vichy Laboratories (Pty) Ltd, CC
Johannesburg
02.2001 - 08.2003
  • I was responsible for detailing Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists and Pharmacists, Pharmacy sales and development.
  • Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with doctors, pharmacies and nurses.
  • Arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to raise awareness of latest product launches.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Called on new and existing customers targeting specific lists, AOPs and products.
  • Serviced existing customer accounts and found opportunities for growth within sales territory.
  • Sales, Training, Promotions and Marketing
  • Managing casual staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Economics

UNISA
Pretoria

Associate of Science - Cosmetology

Camelot International
Johannesburg
12.2000

High School Diploma -

Fourways High School
Johannesburg
12.1994

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Self-Motivated and Target Driven
  • Problem-Solving
  • Negotiation and Closing

Certification

Company

SPIN Sales Training

Smart Group

Personality Analysis

Successful Selling

SMART Healthcare

Clinical Trials

The Learning Revolution

Listen Long Enough to Close the Sale

References

Litha Pharma:

Louise Thomason

cel: +27834141881

email: louise.thomason@acino.swiss


J&J:

Jane Franklin

cel: +27825773269

email: janeelizabethfranklin@gmail.com

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Volunteer

Peregian Springs State School
03.2022 - Current

Gp/ Pharmacy/ Specialist/ Hospital Representative

Litha Pharma
05.2008 - 03.2017

Medicals Sales Rep Fisher and Paykel

Respiratory Care Africa, Eastern Cape
06.2007 - 04.2008

Surgical Sales Rep

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ethicon Endo Surgery
01.2006 - 05.2007

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

Boehringer Ingelheim Consumer Health Division
12.2003 - 12.2005

Account Development Manager, Medical Rep, Dermatologists

Vichy Laboratories (Pty) Ltd, CC
02.2001 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Economics

UNISA

Associate of Science - Cosmetology

Camelot International

High School Diploma -

Fourways High School

Company

SPIN Sales Training

Smart Group

Personality Analysis

Successful Selling

SMART Healthcare

Clinical Trials

The Learning Revolution

Listen Long Enough to Close the Sale

Kerry-ann Van Der Walt