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Meghan Forsey

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Experienced Orthopaedic sales training and business development professional, skilled at identifying customer needs and providing customized solutions while managing successful and supportive relationships.

Seeking role of Lead Trainer responsible for the design, implementation and facilitation of salesforce educational programming aligned with ZB's market growth strategies.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Training Manager

Zimmer Biomet Canada
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed, designed and facilitated knowledge and skill training programs aligned with ZB's priorities to drive market growth
  • Implemented and managed onboarding program resulting in case coverage and territory management abilities in 50% less time
  • Evaluated trainee performance to provide individual coaching, tools and constructive feedback
  • Collaborated with HCPs, sales, marketing, and management teams to develop educational programming across multiple platforms contributing to above market growth YOY.
  • Managed budget and logistics for sales training events across North America

National Educator

Zimmer Biomet Canada
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Performed needs analysis and developed educational strategy aligned with ZB's growth strategy for Canadian salesforce
  • Created and implemented first ZB sales agent onboarding program in Canada
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, medical education and management to deliver and execute sales training programs
  • Administrator for multiple Learning Management Systems and SFDC

Business Operations

Zimmer Biomet West
11.2014 - 12.2019
  • Managed instrument and implant assets driving revenue for $60M business
  • Analyzed and redistributed inventory maximizing profitability and reducing excess and obsolescence
  • Responsible for strategic implementation of $200K instrument budget
  • Formulated and executed plan to manage implant asset ensuring highest level of customer service during supply challenge
  • Ranked 1st in performance awards, achieved above plan results

Senior Territory Manager

Zimmer Biomet West, Zimmer West
12.2010 - 12.2015
  • Grew territory YOY focusing on segments outside of provincial contracts
  • Cultivated relationships with key accounts in territory and provided support to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored sales representatives in sales techniques and strategies.
  • Educated and provided product support for clinical teams including surgeons, nurses and other HCPs
  • Received recognition awards for competitive wins

Junior Territory Manager

Zimmer West
12.2007 - 12.2010
  • Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth.
  • Researched competitor activity and used findings to develop sales growth strategies.
  • Exceeded 100% of revenue plan 3 consecutive years


Orthopaedic Research Associate

University Medical Group
03.2006 - 10.2007
  • Piloted independent Orthopaedic research study including literature review
  • Prepared protocols, screened patients, created and administered questionnaires to collect data for clinical research
  • Compiled and analyzed research data
  • Clinical database management

Education

MBA - Leadership & Healthcare Administration

Stu Clark Graduate School University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
01.2027

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
12.2015

Skills

  • Dynamic facilitator
  • Extensive Orthopaedic knowledge
  • Supportive team member
  • Successful remote worker
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office and other LMS'
  • Bilingual: English and French
  • StrengthFinders Top 5 Dominant Themes: Relator, Restorative, Learner, Individualization, Discipline

Volunteer Experience

Youth Hockey Team Manager

2017-2021 St-Vital Victorias Hockey, Winnipeg, MB

  • Organized team schedule
  • Managed logistics
  • Co-treasurer


Operation Walk

2012 Managua, Nicaragua

  • Participated in mission providing 60 knee replacements to residents of Nicaragua
  • Organized supplies for surgeries and cleaned surgical instruments
  • Provided clinical support during surgical procedures


Athletic Trainer

2004-2006 Winnipeg Saints, Fort-Gary Twins, Winnipeg, MB

  • Assessed musculoskeletal injuries and provided emergency medical response
  • Administered prophylactic and therapeutic taping techniques, massage therapy and other modalities
  • Maintained athletes' medical records

Additional Information

  • Animal "Mom" to a border collie cross rescue; Foxy and sphynx (hairless) cats; Griffin and Charlie
  • Auntie to my friends' kids
  • Avid reader and podcast listener
  • Hiking, biking, hot yoga
  • Travelling- current focus is Europe

Timeline

Sales Training Manager

Zimmer Biomet Canada
01.2020 - Current

National Educator

Zimmer Biomet Canada
01.2016 - 12.2019

Business Operations

Zimmer Biomet West
11.2014 - 12.2019

Senior Territory Manager

Zimmer Biomet West, Zimmer West
12.2010 - 12.2015

Junior Territory Manager

Zimmer West
12.2007 - 12.2010

Orthopaedic Research Associate

University Medical Group
03.2006 - 10.2007

MBA - Leadership & Healthcare Administration

Stu Clark Graduate School University of Manitoba

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

University of Winnipeg
Meghan Forsey