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Michael Cockerham

North Richland Hills,TX

Summary

Forward Thinking, Innovator, Versatile and Motivated VP, Problem Solver, Sales and Production Proven in the Federal Government Pharmaceuticals and Medical Surgical Sector (DoD, VA, IHS, BoP) Looking to Grow Your New Sector


Division Launcher

Infection Control, Animal Health, Consumer Brands, EMS Rx Injectables

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Product Management

AvKARE LLC
06.2018 - Current

Federal Government/Pharmaceuticals and Medical Surgical

Infection Control

Consumer Brands

Animal Health

EMS Rx Injectables

Works closely with vendors to bring innovative products to our portfolio

Developed an infection control portfolio for government and commercial sectors

Developed relationships with manufacturers to ensure best COGS

Launched Consumer Brands, Animal Health and EMS Rx Divisions

Works cross-functionally with category managers, product, creative, and analytics to unlock new growth opportunities

West Regional Vice President of Sales

AvKARE, Inc
04.2015 - 06.2018

Developed sales leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives, manage key accounts, and close deals

Managed Med Surg and Pharma Teams, while managing and building Pharma and Med Surg accounts in the DoD, IHS, BoP and VA

Worked closely with the DLA, DHA and CMOP’s

Delegated accounts and territories for sales team

Presented world-class sales proposals and presentations

Monitored and analyzed KPIs to forecast national and regional performance and goals

Director of National Accounts-West

AvKARE, Inc
09.2010 - 04.2015

Created portfolio of client accounts and monitored ongoing activities within the federal government sector for pharmaceuticals and medical surgical

Acquired new clients, maintained and nurtured business relationships with existing clients

Developed inter-personal trust with recurring clients to reinforce brand loyalty

Cultivated deep expertise in available product offerings and all associated capabilities to inform customer purchasing decisions

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
1985

Skills

  • Business Acumen
  • Sales Driven
  • Operations Sales Team Leadership
  • Team Building Market Knowledge
  • Public Speaking/Presentations Motivation for Sales
  • Launch New Products
  • Verbal Communication
  • Division Builder
  • Product Strategy
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making

Accomplishments

National Sales Person of the Year

President's Award Recipient

Timeline

VP Product Management

AvKARE LLC
06.2018 - Current

West Regional Vice President of Sales

AvKARE, Inc
04.2015 - 06.2018

Director of National Accounts-West

AvKARE, Inc
09.2010 - 04.2015

Associate of Arts - Business

Kilgore College
Michael Cockerham