Nicholas C. Waddell
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic, award-winning sales professional with extensive experience in account management. Adept at building strong client relationships, driving business growth, and fostering collaboration amongst teammates.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Lundbeck
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Promoted Rexulti to neurologists and primary care physicians driving adoption for major depressive disorder and Alzheimer's treatment.
- Developed strategic business plans using data-driven insights, identifying high-value opportunities and optimizing call prioritization.
- Delivered effective clinical presentations, product education, and disease-state training.
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist
AstraZeneca
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Represented Respiratory COPD, Renal, and Diabetes portfolio: Breztri, Farxiga.
- 2023 Circle of Excellence award winner for finishing within the top 5% of sales specialists nationwide.
- Leadership: District Culture & Engagement Lead, Breztri Brand Champion.
- Developed relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers and office staff.
- Executed sales calls, meetings, and programs to discuss benefits, indications, coverage etc.
Product Sales Specialist
Southeastern Medical Supply
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Became knowledge expert of clinical medical products (oximeters, ECGS, monitors etc.)
- Helped customers online and in person with device, ordering or service concerns.
- Accurately and efficiently processed, packed and shipped orders.
Operations Director
Chick-Fil-A
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained visionary leadership of restaurant taking ownership of the business.
- Closely monitored metrics including speed of service, labor cost, and sales volume.
- Led marketing and partnership initiatives with local businesses to support catering goals.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Eli Lilly & Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed relationships with physicians, advanced practice providers, and office staff.
- Represented primary care diabetes injectable portfolio: Trulicity, Jardiance, Basaglar.
- Executed in-office sales calls and meetings to discuss benefits, indications etc.
Pharmaceutical Sales Intern
Eli Lilly & Company
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Marketed injectable diabetes product Trulicity throughout designated territory.
- Completed rigorous disease state and sales training courses at company headquarters.
- Finished among top percentage of interns to receive offer post-graduation.
Education
B.A. - History
University of South Carolina
2019
High School -
Richland Northeast High School
2015
Skills
- Account management
- Customer service
- Client relations
- Operations
- Marketing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Account Manager
Lundbeck
01.2025 - 01.2026
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist
AstraZeneca
01.2022 - 01.2025
Product Sales Specialist
Southeastern Medical Supply
01.2021 - 01.2022
Operations Director
Chick-Fil-A
01.2020 - 01.2021
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Eli Lilly & Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Pharmaceutical Sales Intern
Eli Lilly & Company
01.2018 - 01.2018
B.A. - History
University of South Carolina
High School -
Richland Northeast High School