James Bissell
Orlando,FL
Summary
A creative and innovative leader, with over 20 years of medical device sales experience, seeking leadership opportunity as the National Sales Trainer for the Interventional Division. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and mentors colleagues for success. Develops and implements sales strategies for product introduction, and strives to drive product utilization. Excellent knowledge of the Interventional BU and product portfolio, as well as, treatment plans for optimal patient care. Received multiple sales awards for top sales in product categories, including Executive Club. Utilized as a Field Sales Trainer for new hires. Manages a diverse portfolio of market-leading products.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sales Representative
Teleflex Medical
Morrisville, NC
08.2004 - Current
- Successfully opened, and managed, over 60 new accounts throughout territory.
- Responsible for introduction to new product portfolios, utilized in numerous spaces (Cath Lab, IR, Vascular Surgery, OR, Angio, EP, and CT).
- Utilized as a mentor for product lines to drive business and gain market share, to optimize brand expansion
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills and sat on many Advisory panels, discussing sales strategies and product demonstrations for the US and Canada.
- Utilized as a RSM for 6 weeks Jan/2022.
- Executive Club / President's Club recipient in 2020
- Ranked #3 in Total sales in 2020
- Exceeded 100% quota 4 of the last 5 years at Teleflex. On track to finish over 100% in 2023.
- Exceeded 100% quota 11 of 13 years at Vascular Solutions, before Teleflex acquisition.
- Field Sales Trainer and Advisory Board member
RN/Paramedic - Cath Lab
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
01.2001 - 08.2004
- Responsible for optimal care for patients undergoing Diagnostic and/or Interventional procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Peripheral Labs.
- Assisted in scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring Cardiac and Peripheral cases.
- Knowledgeable in operation of pertinent equipment used for patient care including: IVUS, Angiojet, Rotoblator, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Balloon Pumps, Balloon and Stent Delivery Systems, DES, Closure Devices, Catheters, Infusion Pumps, wires, etc.
Education
BSN
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Eastern State College
Melbourne, FL04.2001
Skills
- Product management and contract pricing
- Strong B2B skills
- Sales tracking
- Sales forecasting and trends
- Utilize Gap Reports for product growth
- Profit and revenue-generating strategies
- Drive product utilization for growth
- Market and competitive analysis
- Territory and account management
- Compelling leadership skills
- Training and mentoring
- Exceptional rapport and relationship building
- Product and service knowledge
- On-site product demonstrations
Executive Club / President's Club
Executive Club / President's Club recipient 2020
Timeline
Executive Sales Representative
Teleflex Medical
08.2004 - Current
RN/Paramedic - Cath Lab
Orlando Health
01.2001 - 08.2004
BSN
University of Central Florida
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Eastern State College
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