Influential Woman · Medical Device Sales

Chaelyn Noone

Territory Sales Manager, Insulet Corporation

Charleston, SC

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Degree Undergraduate Degree in Business and Communication (Dual Degree) Degree Master's Degree in Executive Leadership Cert Bar Fitness Instructor Member Emerging Leaders Program Member Business Networking International (BNI)

Her Story

About Chaelyn

I've been in medical device sales for 12 years, and what drew me to this field is that there's an actual need there. In a lot of sales, you're selling things people don't need, but in medical device sales specifically, you are making a difference, changing people's lives, and helping people. It's so rewarding - more so than selling just a thing. Anything in the medical field is actually necessary and helpful to people and their families. I'm currently a field sales leader and have been with my current company for 3 years. I switched jobs when I was starting a family because I was previously managing a sales team and traveling every week on planes. I had just had my first baby and thought I had to choose, so I stepped back into an individual contributor role where I wasn't traveling as much. But since now having 2 kids, I've realized I don't have to choose - I can still crush it at work and be a mom. I can crush both. Now I have an even bigger why behind what I do, and I've hit it even harder than I was before.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Chaelyn

01What do you attribute your success to?

I really believe in servant leadership and being a player's coach - not asking anyone to do anything that you wouldn't do yourself. I think saying 'that's not my job' and not being willing to do things really doesn't get you anywhere and doesn't serve you well. You have to be willing to step in where is needed to get where you're trying to go, and you're not gonna get there if you're not willing to step in and do things. There's a photo of someone sitting on top of a horse with a whip while servants pull the carriage, versus someone being in front, pulling with them. That's been the best advice or outlook that I've seen through my career, and I think it's really served me well.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

I really believe in servant leadership and being a player's coach - not asking anyone to do anything that you wouldn't do yourself. Everything is your job. I mean, saying 'that's not my job' and being not willing to do things really doesn't get you anywhere and doesn't serve you well. You have to be willing to step in where is needed to get where you're trying to go, and you're not gonna get there if you're not willing to step in and do things. There's a photo of someone sitting on top of a horse with a whip while the servants are pulling the carriage, versus someone being in front, pulling with them. That's been the best advice or outlook that I've seen through my career, and I think it's really served me well.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Every time you hear a no, you're one step closer to a yes. You have to understand it's just like how many times do you fail until you make the shot, right? What would you do if you knew it took 100 no's to get the yes? You'd be excited to hear no, wouldn't you? I also want other people to feel like you can do it too. I have two little kids, and I travel, and my husband travels, and it's not easy, but you can do it. You don't have to choose. Not being easy does not mean that you can't do it.

04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Accountability, discipline, company culture and a strong team, a winning mindset, motivation, and positivity are the values most important to me professionally and personally.

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