Connor Neal
Ashby-de-la-Zouch,Leicestershire
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven professional with a degree in Business Management and Marketing, currently working as a Pharmacy Account Manager and Franchise Executive for Sanofi Vaccines. Demonstrating strategic insight and leadership, I effectively drive team performance as well as my own and foster client relationships to achieve exceptional outcomes in the pharmaceutical industry. Collaborating closely with Customer Engagement and E-commerce leadership to devise innovative B2B marketing solutions aimed at enhancing the customer and patient journey. A Strong track record of exceeding KPI’s and achieving sales targets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pharmacy Account Manager and Franchise Exec
Sanofi Vaccines
Inizio, Ashby de la Zouch
2025.01 - 2026.05
- Managed relationships with over 350 pharmacies and retail chemists.
- Supported achievement of 170% SVT 2025 target.
- Conducted face-to-face and remote meetings with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to discuss Sanofi's flu, travel, and COVID vaccine portfolio.
- Assisted in creating briefing documents for sales team compliance with ABPI code.
- Helped organise and lead best practice shows and pharmacy events for October 2025.
- Recognised as PF Award winner 2026 - Unsung Hero Award.
Account Executive Team Leader
Sanofi Vaccines
Inizio, Ashby de la Zouch
2021.07 - 2025.01
- Account management of over 250 Primary and Secondary accounts
- Working in Partnership with HCP’s to educate on Vaccine portfolio and help drive vaccine uptake in patients
- Increasing number of Flu vaccines sold on account list from 3,500 to 46,000 (2023)
- Sanofi “Employee of the Quarter” Twice in 2024 (March 2024 and September 2024)
- Relationship and Influence Award
- Leading and supporting a sales team of up to 20 professionals, whilst also delivering and exceeding my own KPI’s alongside
- Acquire and analyze customer insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborating with project and brand managers to develop effective sales aids.
- Increasing market share for my region of accounts
- Supporting in launching new products into the UK Market (Supemtek, Avaxim Jnr, Menquadfi and High Dose.
- Achieving 127% SvT following launch of Avaxim Jnr
- Exceeding monthly call rate goal of 4.0 to 6.0
- Manage and resolve customer complaints promptly and effectively.
- Educate healthcare professionals on the vaccine portfolio through detailed presentations of clinical data.
- Develop and implement comprehensive business plans.
- Partner with the e-commerce team to address website issues and provide detailed analytics and enhancements.
- Schedule and conduct meetings with clients to foster strong relationships.
- Collaborating with senior leadership with B2B marketing to improve customer journey and experience
- Champion customer engagement initiatives to enhance client satisfaction.
- Create digital content for charity and social events, enhancing community engagement
- Strong understanding of ABPI code and clauses.
Marketing Assistant (Volunteering)
NHS Trust
East Riding of Yorkshire
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Develop advertising materials.
- Manage and update social media platforms.
- Coordinate with venues for events and promotions.
- Conduct market research to inform strategic decisions.
Education
BA (Hons) - Business Management with Marketing
University of Hull
Hull 2017.01 - 2021.01
Level 3 Business Diploma - undefined
Stephenson College
Coalville 2017.01 -
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
- Use of Sales Force CRM and VEEVA
- ABPI Qualified (Specialised in Psychiatric Disorders, Respiratory and Arthritis)
- Developing comprehensive and strategic business plans tailored to organizational objectives and market dynamics
- SAP proficiency
- Strong and robust understanding of NHS environment
- Exceeding sales targets
- Knowledge of billing processes
- Customer database administration
- Key account handling
References
- Wendy, Green, Digital Operations Manager, 07508229415
- Nicky, Constable, Project Manager, 07773935282
- Beth, Orpin, Vaccine Business Development Manager, 07985416938
Timeline
Pharmacy Account Manager and Franchise Exec
Sanofi Vaccines
2025.01 - 2026.05
Account Executive Team Leader
Sanofi Vaccines
2021.07 - 2025.01
Marketing Assistant (Volunteering)
NHS Trust
2020.01 - 2020.06
BA (Hons) - Business Management with Marketing
University of Hull
2017.01 - 2021.01
Level 3 Business Diploma - undefined
Stephenson College
2017.01 -