Derek A Candelore is a Medical Sales Expert

Derek A Candelore is a diligent professional with a rich career in Medical Sales industry. With years of experience, he has developed comprehensive knowledge of medical culture, hierarchy and more. He understands that product knowledge, selling skills, problem solving skills, communication skills, and time management are the key skills to gain success in his profession. Besides this, a professional needs an open mind and high level patience while representing his company or products in the given territory.

He went to California University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in Science/Exercise Science. He also did master's level college credits in Industrial Psychology. He is efficient in developing strong relationships with the professionals in the Medical Industry. He understands the fact that the relationships developed in the medical sales industry bring excellent result for the company.

Derek A Candelore started his career as Sales Manager with Concentra in 2001. Owing to his role, his responsibilities were to increase the sales and generate profits for new positions for Occ Med doctors and nursing staff. He managed large accounts including staff including US Steel and Allegheny County Airport that resulted in 75% of the business.

At present, he is serving MedLogic Consultants as the Regional Sales Manager. In this company, he is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of sales/ territory development and large accounts for Transdermal Compound Pain Creams. He was promoted for his excellent performance and was assigned with the task to train and manage 7 account representatives. In addition, he managed multiple large accounts that raised the revenue from $80k to $2.1 million during his first year in the company.

With his in-depth knowledge, he turned himself as an asset for the company and contributed to its growth. His contribution includes achieving 171% above quota in Medical Sales/Consulting. He acquired more than 250 new patients within one group practice, and gained a number of performance based promotions. Besides this, he was felicitated with "Presidents Club" award winner in 2008-2012.

In his leisure time, Derek Candelore likes to participate in different sports including football and boxing. He was an undefeated USA Boxing Amateur sectional champion, Pittsburgh Black and Gold Heavyweight Champion in 2006/2007. Besides playing, he also trained the youth boxers and shared all his knowledge with them. On his holidays, when he is not boxing, he likes to meditate at home. Meditation is a soothing exercise that relaxes his mind and provides more concentration for his professional work.

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