DANIELLE LOPEZ HEETER Sales Representative, Stryker
North America 2015 Winner
Best Woman Healthcare Sales
When I read the news of the finalist announcement I actually re-read it a few times over to take it all in when I realised that I had been selected as a finalist. I felt extremely honoured. It is an unbelievable honour winning tonight! Most of the time, we compare are sales numbers and gauge our successes against those within our own organization or our immediate competition. This award means a lot to me because it will show that my sales accomplishments stack up against other women in the healthcare industry as a whole. I plan to continue to help mentor and serve as an example of a woman who can start from the ground in a highly competitive sales position, while still having a family and good work/life balance. The Stryker Corporation allows salespersons to have a great deal of autonomy, which helps maintain that balance. Every person, male or female, has the ability to create their own business plan and strategies that work for them.
The 14 years I have spent in the healthcare industry, more specifically, Stryker Corporation, has allowed me to show a proven track record of performance over time. Healthcare reform and the decline in the economy made business growth even more challenging. My experience and customer relationships prepared me for the challenges and extra ingenuity that was going to be needed during this time to sustain and grow the business. I would absolutely advice for Stryker to nominate other women in 2016. It is important to show how women can succeed in this industry and how we compare to our peers from other companies. It is motivational in many aspects to see this recognition. To a salesperson, recognition is a big driving factor. Companies that take the time to submit their employees for special recognition are going a long way in showing they value the individual and the work they have done for the company.
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