Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
AdministrativeAssistant

Ventez Brooks

Memphis

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. With an exceptional ability to build networks by connecting with people along with focused and patient problem-solving skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of execution.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Sales Trainer

Abbott Diabetes Care
05.2021 - Current

· Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.

· Cultivated and maintain relationships with South Region leadership team, salesforce & cross channel partners

· Function as a subject matter expert in analyzing field reporting tools and provide plan to improve field sales personnel business acumen and knowledge

· Lead the region's District Sales Trainer team through coaching and development of District Sales Trainers

· Document progress versus expectations and communicate performance successes and gaps to director of ADC Director of Operations, Director of Commercial Operations, Director of Sales Training and Events, Sr Field Sales Training Manager, Regional Sales Managers and Regional Director

· Content development with marketing and sales training

Senior Diabetes Sales Specialist

Abbott Diabetes Care
02.2012 - 05.2021
  • Drive market share in a very large territory calling on Endocrinologists, Certified Diabetes Educators, RN’s and Pharmacists
  • Develop strong rapport and prescribing habits within given geography while conducting evening promotional events to enhance knowledge of selected products by Health Care Professionals.

Professional Medical Representative

Taro Pharmaceuticals
08.2010 - 02.2012
  • Responsible for increasing sales volume of Taro’s product line, focusing on top Dermatologists and Pediatrician accounts
  • Through effective territory management, crisp sales execution, analysis of market dynamics and use of Marketing programs to exceed sales goals
  • Develop and implement strategies in key accounts by offering Continuing Education opportunities as appropriate
  • Lead District in Rx’s for Flo-Pred Launch
  • Ranked 5th in the Nation
  • Attended Arkansas and Mississippi state Medicaid meetings
  • District liaison marketing collateral
  • Responsible for local Wal-Mart’s stocking Flo-Pred.

Immunology Specialty Representative

Abbott Immunology
08.2007 - 03.2010
  • Responsible for increasing sales volume of Humira for three different territories, focusing on top Dermatologists and accounts in each
  • Utilized effective territory management, crisp sales execution, analysis of market dynamics and available marketing tools to ensure that every opportunity was maximized to exceed sales goals
  • Developed and implemented strategies in key accounts; offered continuing education opportunities as appropriate, and continually remained current on latest information related to disease states, treatment, and the changing business environment.

Professional Medical Representative, District Field Trainer

Abbott Diabetes Care
08.1999 - 08.2007
  • Managed large territory consisting of over 250 physicians and health care professionals
  • Developed strong prescribing habits with Endocrinologists, General Practitioners, Hospitals, and Pharmacists
  • Planned and implemented promotional sales presentations with physician medical groups and consumers
  • Generated a natural enthusiasm for the quality and efficacy of the products presented
  • As district field trainer, assisted District Manager with interviewing and training of new representatives
  • Led district conference calls to plan Marketing and Managed Care pull-through strategies.

Field Force Effectiveness Advisor

Abbott Diabetes Care

Change Champion

Abbott Diabetes Care

Selected to Leadership Stretch Program

Abbott Diabetes Care

Selected by Regional Director as one of two representatives to join Sales and Marketing Advisory Committee

Abbott Diabetes Care

Strategic Commercial Resources Advisor

Abbott Diabetes Care

Grew territory from 188/188 in rankings to # 1 in the nation

Abbott Diabetes Care

President’s Club Award Winner

Abbott Diabetes Care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Skills

    Stakeholder Management

    Customer Engagement Strategies

    New Business Opportunities

    Needs Analysis and Improvement Strategies

    Project Management

    Cross Functional Collaboration

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Regional Sales Trainer

Abbott Diabetes Care
05.2021 - Current

Senior Diabetes Sales Specialist

Abbott Diabetes Care
02.2012 - 05.2021

Professional Medical Representative

Taro Pharmaceuticals
08.2010 - 02.2012

Immunology Specialty Representative

Abbott Immunology
08.2007 - 03.2010

Professional Medical Representative, District Field Trainer

Abbott Diabetes Care
08.1999 - 08.2007

Field Force Effectiveness Advisor

Abbott Diabetes Care

Change Champion

Abbott Diabetes Care

Selected to Leadership Stretch Program

Abbott Diabetes Care

Selected by Regional Director as one of two representatives to join Sales and Marketing Advisory Committee

Abbott Diabetes Care

Strategic Commercial Resources Advisor

Abbott Diabetes Care

Grew territory from 188/188 in rankings to # 1 in the nation

Abbott Diabetes Care

President’s Club Award Winner

Abbott Diabetes Care

Bachelor of Science in Biology -

Jackson State University
Ventez Brooks