Yara Taleb

I am a professional sales representative , most of my work is in the pharmaceutical/medical devices industry. I have skills in communication , sales , presentation … I speak fluently arabic , english and french . My masters is in Biology and Business from the Lebanese University. I am motivated by challenge and belonging. I am searching for a work culture where trust and growth are a big part of the industry

P h a r m a c e u t i c a l s a l e s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e , I m p r e s , S ep 2 0 2 1 ‐ J a n 2 0 2 3 , B C

Collaborative Partners include Alcon , Avrio Health , Paladin , Adrien Gagnon

Independently managing territory and ensuring proper pharmacy coverage

Daily promotion and sales of OTC products in pharmacies

Increasing facings and checking inventory of products in pharmacies

Bilingual Customer Service Representative, Lifescan/Kelly services, Feb 2019 ‐ Jul 2020, Burnaby

I handled phone calls, documented the call on Salesforce and provided effective technical assistance to the customers' inquiries and complaints related to glucose monitoring products

I educated customers on diabetes and glucometers

I was able to master both English and French calls, shifting from one language to another

International and Export Sales Specialist, Hardex Group Canada, Sep 2018 ‐ Jan 2019, Vancouver

I made quotations based on client's needs under the company's policies

I followed up on closing sales ( sales invoice , payments , Bill of Lading , Packing list )

Sales Representative, Sanofi/Mersaco, Jan 2017 ‐ Feb 2018 Lebanon

I achieved my sales target while I worked at the pharmacy level, and when I promoted products

I achieved the quarterly coverage of doctors

I successfully organized a conference for doctors while another multinational organized a conference at the same date and time with international speakers

I worked positively under pressure and I achieved my attendance goal and had a successful event

I was shifted from pharmacy sales to promoting the same products to HCP and the pharmacists were loyal to me and kept contacting me for orders even after I left

I managed to get the proper information, set an action plan, delegate some tasks and perform a good presentation

Medical Representative, Boehringer Ingelheim/Mersaco, Mar 2014 ‐ Dec 2016 Lebanon

I did several audio visual activities for pharmacists , followed by Q&As

I sold offers to pharmacists, I managed to work under stress , showed perseverance, and I achieved 100% of my sales targets

I was part of a product launch in the market In a cycle meeting I won a business plan project competition

Medical Representative, MEDA Pharmaceuticals, Feb 2012 ‐ Dec 2013 Lebanon

I sold and promoted products to doctors and pharmacies

I was part of conferences ,round tables and cycle meetings

Medical Representative, Unipharm, Oct 2009 ‐ Jan 2012 Lebanon

I Sold and promoted generic products to doctors and pharmacies

I helped to launch generic products in the market and I achieved sales target

Medical Representative, Pharmaceutica, Aug 2007 ‐ Oct 2009 Lebanon

I sold and promoted generic products to doctors and pharmacies

Master of Science, Biology and Business 2006- 2007

Lebanese University ‐ Beirut, Lebanon

Bachelor of Science, Biology 2002-2006

Lebanese University ‐ Beirut, Lebanon