Mark Sparkman has over 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, specializing in diabetes medications. He has a proven track record of exceeding sales goals and increasing market share through developing relationships with physicians and providing consultative selling. Sparkman has launched several new products successfully while working for AstraZeneca, InVentiv Healthcare/Novartis, and Novaquest Pharmaceuticals/Eli Lilly. He also has experience as a teacher in alternative education and middle/high school mathematics.

1. MARK SPAKRMAN
3035 Zion Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
479.208.3983 sparkman3116@live.com
DIABETES PHARMACEUTICAL SALES
Diabetes Sales Specialist professional in pharmaceutical sales with history of exceeding sales goals
and increasing market share. Skilled in developing long-term customer relationships by combining
technical and market knowledge with customer needs’ assessment to create positive outcomes.
Areas of expertise:
• In-Depth Clinical / Technical Knowledge • Relationship-Building with Key Influencers
• Consultative Selling Skills / Closing • Collaboration Across Multiple Business Partners
• Data Analysis / Targeting • Health Care Compliance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals 2012 - present
Diabetes Sales Specialist/Primary Care Sales
Sold portfolio products SGLT2 (Farxiga and Xigduo XR) and DPP4’s (Onglyze and Kombiglyze XR),
covering the Northern half of Arkansas to 150+ Physicians.
• 2015 national ranking top 15%. Territory had highest market share in state by 10% and had
highest product volume sales in district or region.
• Serving as Farxiga product champion for district.
• 2014 Farxiga (new SGLT2) launch achieved top 10% national ranking
• Launch of Farxiga, Xigduo XR, Dutoprol, and sold Crestor and Vimovo for Astrazeneca.
InVentiv Healthcare/Novartis 2009 – 2011
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist
Sold Prevacid 24HR(launch), Excedrin Migraine, Boost, Triaminic Cold/cough to Primary
Care/Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology and Pediatrics. Called on Northern Arkansas
• Established, developed, and maintained relationships with targeted medical professionals.
• District Prevacid Lead,
• Novartis Platinum, Gold and Silver Sales awards
Novaquest Pharmaceuticals/Eli Lilly 2004-2008
Pharmaceutical Sales Professional
Represented and launched Cybmbalta, and sold Cialis, Evista, Symbyax Covered large territory
calling on 150+ physicians, pharmacies, education departments.
• Ranked Top 5% nationally out of 535 territories, 2005.
• Ranked #2 in Nation/#1 Region out of 535 territories in 2006 for Cialis.
• Won contest “Cialis” for market share increase, 2006
• Presidents club 2005.

2. • Cymbalta Silver Sales award 2007
Pocola Public Schools 2003-2004
Alternative Education Teacher
• Head teacher for the alternative education program at Pocola High School. My goal was to
advance my students toward obtaining their High School diploma at or close to their intended
graduation date.
Arkoma Public Schools 2001-2003
Teacher
• Middle school Math, History, High School Math and Middle School Baseball Coach.
• Improved standardized 7th
grade math scores in 2001/2002 to 78% at or above avg from
26%
• Improved standardized 7th
grade math scores in 2002/2003 to 86% from 78%.
EDUCATION
BS, Business Administration / Economics
Arkansas State University Jonesboro,AR
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel