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Tom Gallagher

Chesterland,OH

Summary

Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels with Clinical, and Supply Chain leadership. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies with a customer first approach.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Airlife Medical
12.2017 - Current

I am leading the Anesthesia, Respiratory, and Critical Care portfolio within the Acute Care sector to new levels of success. By promoting strong collaboration with Clinical teams and Supply Chain partners, I improve clinical outcomes and achieve significant cost savings that benefit my client's supply chain. franchise consistently exceeds 95% of its performance targets.

Account Manager

Rivanna Medical
01.2016 - 12.2017

Revolutionary technology company offering a cutting-edge spinal and epidural needle guidance device. Proven leader in accelerating business growth and building robust partnerships within Anesthesia and Pain Management across an expansive eleven-state territory.

Sales Manager

Terason Ultrasound
03.2011 - 03.2016

Oversee capital equipment sales for Point of Care Ultrasound systems, efficiently managing a diverse customer territory that necessitates high efficacy in both sales and clinical demonstrations. I adeptly present innovative technology in clinical and hospital settings, utilizing my extensive clinical expertise in Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal (MSK), Vascular, Breast/Thyroid, Emergency Medicine, and Anesthesia. This comprehensive approach enables me to drive substantial results while delivering exceptional client value.

Account Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Patheon
01.2009 - 01.2011

Managed hospital assets and oversaw biomedical and supply chain relationships across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

Director, Healthcare Sales

BodyMedia
01.2008 - 01.2009

Led a nationwide Sales Team to successfully drive the sales of wearable body monitoring solutions in a dynamic startup environment. Formed strategic partnerships with ACE, ACSM, and NASM, while effectively integrating technology into numerous prestigious teaching institutions.

Account Manager

Philips Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2008

Strategically captured market share from GE and Siemens by championing the adoption of innovative 3D cardiovascular ultrasound imaging across Ohio and West Virginia.Key engagement points included the Cath Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, Cardiovascular Ultrasound Lab, Nuclear Lab, and Vascular Lab, where I effectively connected with healthcare professionals.

I successfully transformed all major teaching institutions in West Virginia and secured an impressive 80% market share among smaller regional institutions. Notably, I converted the cardiac and electrophysiology lab at Akron General Medical Center from GE to Philips, showcasing my ability to influence significant change.

My performance reflects my dedication and impact:
- Achieved 115% of the sales plan in 2005
- Achieved 130% of the sales plan in 2006
- Achieved 120% of the sales plan in 2007

These achievements underscore my unwavering commitment to excellence and my capability to drive remarkable growth in the industry.

Account Manager/Corporate Sales Trainer

Medtronic
01.1999 - 01.2003

Specialized in selling newly FDA-approved external pacemaker and defibrillator monitoring systems to the healthcare and commercial markets, driving innovation and quality in patient care.

My strategic partnerships with local cardiology physicians and collaboration with the American Heart Association were instrumental in establishing Ohio as the first state to mandate Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in all secondary school settings. This groundbreaking initiative generated an impressive $2.5 million in new business for Medtronic, demonstrating my ability to create impactful change.

My track record speaks for itself: I ranked 4th out of 60 account managers in 2000 and 3rd in 2001. I earned the prestigious Ambassador Club award in 2002, showcasing my commitment to excellence. Additionally, I was elected as a sales trainer for the commercial division, where I effectively trained 36 sales representatives, empowering them to achieve outstanding results in the field.

Account Manager

Bionx Implants
01.1999 - 12.1999

I spearheaded all operating room sales efforts in the Northern Ohio territory, successfully driving the adoption of groundbreaking surgical techniques for ACL reconstruction and labrum repair. I significantly bolstered our market presence by cultivating strong relationships with leading orthopedic surgeons in the area.

One of my key achievements was converting the Cleveland Clinic Foundation to our innovative Semitendinosus ACL reconstruction procedure, which contributed to an impressive 115% increase in sales.

Account Manager

Johnson & Johnson
01.1988 - 01.1998

Forged and nurtured strategic clinical partnerships within the orthopedic and trauma community throughout Ohio. Accelerated business growth through effective distribution channel collaborations. My franchise consistently surpassed both company benchmarks and personal objectives. Multiple Sales Achievement Awards, Ring Club, trained over 45 new hires.

Account Manager/Sales Trainer

Harris Corporation
01.1984 - 01.1987

Spearheaded sales of dictation and transcription systems, targeting the legal and acute medical sectors. Consistently exceeded revenue goals, showcasing my ability to deliver exceptional results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH
05-1983

Skills

  • Account management
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Client relations
  • Relationship building and management
  • Strategic account planning
  • Contract negotiation
  • Revenue generation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Territory management

Timeline

Account Manager

Airlife Medical
12.2017 - Current

Account Manager

Rivanna Medical
01.2016 - 12.2017

Sales Manager

Terason Ultrasound
03.2011 - 03.2016

Account Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Patheon
01.2009 - 01.2011

Director, Healthcare Sales

BodyMedia
01.2008 - 01.2009

Account Manager

Philips Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2008

Account Manager/Corporate Sales Trainer

Medtronic
01.1999 - 01.2003

Account Manager

Bionx Implants
01.1999 - 12.1999

Account Manager

Johnson & Johnson
01.1988 - 01.1998

Account Manager/Sales Trainer

Harris Corporation
01.1984 - 01.1987

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

John Carroll University
Tom Gallagher