Jim Wentland is an experienced pharmaceutical sales representative with over 23 years of experience consistently ranking in the top 10-15% for sales nationwide. He currently works as a biology teacher and coach in addition to his previous role managing the Mobile, Alabama territory for Forest Pharmaceuticals where he sold a portfolio of drugs and built relationships with physicians. He has received numerous honors and awards for outstanding sales achievements and leadership throughout his career in pharmaceutical sales.
1. PROFILE
Award-winning pharmaceutical sales rep whose 23 year career with Forest Pharmaceuticals has been distin-
guished by quota-surpassing sales, skill set variety, and numerous honors. Consistently ranked in the top 10% to
15% nationwide for sales of both newly launched and established pharmaceutical products. Excellent negotiator
and communicator -- quickly establish rapport, build credibility and cultivate lasting relationships with major ac-
counts.
EXPERIENCE
BIOLOGY TEACHER AND COACH, COTTAGE HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY — 2014 - PRESENT
Teaching and managing the class of Honors Biology for high school freshman, juniors and seniors.
SENIOR MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE, FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS — 1991 - 2014
Manage Mobile, Al territory, marketing and selling a portfolio of products (Lexapro®, Celexa®, Namenda®,
Bystolic®, Linzess® and Viibryd®) to doctors and hospital pharmacists. Held positions of District Manager,
Specialty Representative Hospital Representative and Senior Medical Representative and Field Sales Trainer.
Invested in relationships with PCP, IM, Pulmonologist, Cardiologist, Orthopedic Specialist, Psychiatrist, Neurolo-
gist, Rheumatologist, Gastroenterologist, Endocrinologist, OBGYN, Pain Specialist, ENT, Neonatologist, Pharm.
D., Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Office Managers.
Sales Achievements:
2012 - Top 25% Linzess® Launch
2010 - Representative of the Quarter, Quarter 3 and 4
2007 - Specialty Territory ranked #1
2006 - Outstanding Sales Achievement (Top 20%), Representative of the Quarter, Quarter 1 and 4
2005 - Presidents Club (Top 5%), Specialty Rep of the Year, Representative of the Quarter, Quarter 1, 3 and 4
2004 - Lexapro® Platinum Club Winner, (Top 5%)
2003 - Leap Year Contest Winner, (Top 10% in launch of Lexapro®)
2001 - Presidents Club (Top 5%), Specialty Representative of the Quarter, Quarter 1 and 4
2000 - Presidents Club (Top 5%), Representative of the Quarter, Quarter 4
1997 - Presidents Club (Top 5%), Representative of the Quarter, Quarter 3 and 4, Monurol® Top 10
1993 - Presidents Club (Top 5%), Representative of the Quarter, Quarter 2 and 4
1992 - Leap Year Contest Winner, Portfolio Market Increase
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION -- 1988 - 1991
Responsible for a variety of duties to assist the progress of cases investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investi-
gation.
EDUCATION
Auburn University — B.A., 1987
REFERRALS
Referrals upon request.
6637 Henson Court West
Mobile, Al 36695
Cell - 251-490-6712
Email - jlwentland@me.com
JIM WENTLAND