Kristin Durst

About Kristin Durst

A strategic sales leader, collaborator and innovator. Experienced strategic sales professional and client executive for over the past 20 years in healthcare with a diverse background ranging from pharmacy automation equipment and software, generic and specialty pharmaceuticals, capital equipment, lab testing, prescription cloud-based software and cloud-based software for supply chain networks to connect healthcare organizations (SaaS). Possess an in-depth understanding of business challenges that organizations face. Effective communicator, rapport builder who is able to successfully navigate organizational dynamics and influence end users to the C-Suite. A driver of continuous improvement who is rethinking what\'s possible, transforming complex obstacles into simplified, tangible and profitable solutions. Applies extraordinary acumen, brings unique perspectives and ideas and pushes the boundaries to achieve results.

Experience

1. Senior Account Manager, Higher Education

   Niche

   Feb 2026 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Specializing in SaaS-based solutions for higher education. My role focuses on engaging senior leadership teams to collaborate on institutional goals and initiatives, align and deliver innovative solutions and provide critical ROI.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication; Minor in Organizational Communication, Communication, General

Skills

• Healthcare Information Technology
• Account Management
• Leadership
• Hospitals
• Customer Service
• Start-Ups
• Process Improvement
• Sales
• Team Building
• Training
• Capital Equipment
• Marketing
• Cold Calling
• Healthcare
• Strategic Planning
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Project Management
• Medical Devices