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Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Mike (Host IP Logged)
Date: July 08, 2010 11:00AM

Looking for reps in the foot and ankle implant arena with a focus on your docs that also do wound care, specifically treating diabetic foot ulcers.

We have a turn key product that leads to residual sales, great commissions, takes little effort to maintain and produces superior clinical results as well as great income for your docs.

This is a great opportunity for you to make a nice income and help your docs and wound care centers profit.

Please send info on current call points, territory coverage, and a little history.

Thanks

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Ryan (Host IP Logged)
Date: July 08, 2010 12:27PM

Lets talk bout us picking up your line in Idaho. We call DPM now and would like to look at your product.

Ryan
208-919-9765

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Lin (Host IP Logged)
Date: July 08, 2010 01:58PM

HI Mike,

I'm currently working with IM's (internal medicine) in Denver.
Am looking to expand to other areas. Would like to present to some DPM's I know and take it from there.

Please get in touch. 303-796-4888

Lin

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Ron Bell (Host IP Logged)
Date: July 09, 2010 12:34PM

Mike,

I currently call on POD's in my territory, Northeastern PA. Please give me a call so we can discuss this opportunity.

Thanks,
Ron

Keystone Medical
570-848-3288

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Valerie Kay (Host IP Logged)
Date: July 09, 2010 01:30PM

Hello Mike, I have 15 years of medical device sales experience. I have plenty of podiatric contacts and solid relationships with local wound care centers in NE Ohio. Would like to hear more about the product and territory availability.
Valerie

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Chris (Host IP Logged)
Date: July 11, 2010 06:18PM

Hello Mike,
I cover New England and am located in CT. I have extensive wound care experience and am searching for another line to compliment what we currently carry.
Please contact me if you need someone in this area,
Thanks
Chris

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: pete (Host IP Logged)
Date: July 12, 2010 04:00PM

Mike -

My group currently calls on Wound Care centers, VA's etc..daily - would love to learn more about your product line....We cover KS, MO, IA, IL, NE

Thanks,

Pete

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: tony (Host IP Logged)
Date: July 13, 2010 08:47AM

I would be interested in getting more information. Calling DPM's and carrying some wound care products. Interested in Oh, W.Pa and WV Please call or email
Thanks
Tony
330-256-8157

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Usouf Sule (Host IP Logged)
Date: August 04, 2010 05:56PM

I call on Pods in the NY area. Will be in interested in exploring your line. Email or call. Thanks

718.559.2010

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Dr.Mahmoud Omar (Host IP Logged)
Date: August 27, 2010 09:26PM

Dear Mike,

I have an excellent experience in the wound care and diabetes in the Middle East market.
We can communicate to build up a strong business arsenal in the highly lucrative Middle East Market.
you can contact me at mahmoudomar73@yahoo.com
or 0020101654049

Hearing from you
Thank you
Mahmoud Omar

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Teri (Host IP Logged)
Date: August 28, 2010 07:41PM

I carry two top tier wound care lines and have many contacts in South Central Texas. Successul hunter mentality. I would love to add to your company's revenues in the state of Texas. Please contact me so I can learn more and demontsrate to you why I would be an asset to the team.

Thank you,

Teri
361-237-0212

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Mid South Biologics (Host IP Logged)
Date: August 29, 2010 01:06PM

I currently am calling on foot and ankle.Would like to know more about product.
I cover the Mid South
901 216=5295

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Steve (Host IP Logged)
Date: September 06, 2010 11:07AM

Hi Mike,

Calling on DPM's now in Indiana and Ky. Good relationships and success.

Let's talk about the opportunity please.

Steve

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Mike Hawkins (Host IP Logged)
Date: September 06, 2010 11:27AM

Does this involve biologics?? Would love to hear more

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Mike Hawkins (Host IP Logged)
Date: September 06, 2010 11:31AM

Does this involve biologics?? Would love to hear more. Is this available in New England?

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Bob (Host IP Logged)
Date: September 08, 2010 02:51PM

Currently calling on the Foot/Ankle market in N. Florida, So. Alabama and So. Mississippi. Would like to know more about your product to determine if it might be a good fit for both of us. Thank you.

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Chris Texier (Host IP Logged)
Date: September 14, 2010 08:45AM

Currently calling on surgeons in the Colorado/Utah market and would like to hear more about your products. Please contact me either:

ctttexier@yahoo.com or 303-990-1862

Thank you,

Chris

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Bob (Host IP Logged)
Date: October 04, 2010 06:43AM

I am an independent rep looking for lines in wound care. I work the NY/Long Island areas.
Regards
Bob
Cell 516-551-0426

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Susan (Host IP Logged)
Date: October 06, 2010 11:16AM

HI,

My call points are wound care centers and podiatrists in Wisconsin and Illinois for the last 5 years.

I would like the opportunity to talk with you about your product and how I might help you in the introduction of your product into my accounts.

My contact information is:

847-533-7835 Cell
shossman@mc.net email

Look forward to hearing from you.

Sue

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Jake (Host IP Logged)
Date: October 11, 2010 08:51PM

I call on a number of DPMs that deal with woundcare along with Doctors that just deal with woundcare. I cover OK.

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Tom Rolfes (Host IP Logged)
Date: October 14, 2010 11:27AM

Tom Rolfes
858 N. Woodlawn
Kirkwood, MO 63122
H 314-965-4185
Cell 314-706-3322
E-Mail tr3311@charter.net

Thank you for the opportunity to submit my resume for a distributorship or sales position in St. Louis and the surrounding area. Based on the information presented and my background, it seems appropriate that we take and initial step and have a discussion.

Enclosed is a resume for your review. I do have solid marketing, sales and sales management experience and an excellent track record in improving sales volume, expanding existing markets and penetrating new markets. Whether it is opening new territories or patenting three types of orthopedic bracing, I have consistently achieved my sales quotas. In my current and previous assignments, I have demonstrated sales and marketing aptitude, problem solving ability as well as excellent communication skills.

Thank you for taking a few moments to review this note and my enclosed resume. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the position. After reviewing my resume, I trust that you will feel I have the qualifications to enter into further discussions. Please call me to arrange an initial meeting.

Thank you again, and I look forward to meeting with you shortly.

Sincerely,

Tom Rolfes

858 Woodlawn – Kirkwood, MO 63122 – Hm 314-965-4185 Cell 314-706-3322 -- tr3311@charter.net

SUMMARY

Experienced Sales/Sales Management/Distributor in the Medical Sales industry.
Achieved Sales Awards in Ortho Implants, attained Million Dollar
Club, and Salesperson of the year Award in Bracing/patents in Ortho Braces.

• Over 29 years of results-oriented experience with large and small organizations in sales, sales support, and management positions.

• Opened New Territories for four Companies and consistently grew their sales from $4,000,000 to $15,000,000.

• Consistent over achievement of sales quotas and objectives.

• Designed, developed and patented three types of Orthopedic Bracing still in use today. Patent was from 1986 – 2003.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BIOMET, St. Louis, MO 2007-Present
Orthopedic Medical Sales Representative (Independent Contractor)
• Always exceed base (quota)
• Consistent over achievement of sales quotas and objectives

JOHNSON & JOHNSON/DEPUY, St. Louis, MO 2000 -2007 Orthopedic Medical Sales Representative Tom Rolfes


After Johnson & Johnson (J&J) bought out Pruett Medical, they asked me to continue selling J&J products under the new distributor, Wayne Hill.

• Increased sales revenue from zero to $4,000,000 per year.
• Received Top Sales Awards
• Received Special Sales award for largest increase in one hospital in the sale of J&J “Rotating Platform Total Knee Replacement”.

PRUETT MEDICAL, St. Louis, MO 1988 - 2000
Sales Representative

Was recruited and hired by Tom Pruett to work as an Orthopedic Sales Rep for Pruett Medical in Kansas City. I was responsible for opening the New St. Louis Territory.

• Grew the new St. Louis Operation from zero to $15,000,000 in Revenue
• Received Top Sales Awards
• Established a “can-do and put Pruett/J&J on the Map” attitude in St. Louis.

ORTHO CARE, Kansas City, MO 1986 - 1988
Orthopedic Sales Representative

While working as a Physician Assistant/Certified Orthopedic Technician/Surgical Assistant (PA/OTC/SA) for St. Louis Orthopedic Institute, Ortho Care recruited and hired me away from a doctor’s office into sales. This was my first sales job.

• Opened a new St. Louis Territory and took the sales from zero to $800,000 in two years.
• Always exceeded base (quota)


Tom Rolfes (continued) Page 2


DONJOY ORTHOPEDIC BRACING CO., St. Louis, MO 1986 -1996
Distributor, Orthopedic Bracing

Was recruited and hired because of my patents on three types of Orthopedic Bracing of which they marketed and sold with royalties. Was hired to open a New Territory in St. Louis and surrounding area.

• Increased sales for zero to $1,800,000
• Won Top Sales Awards
• Held the longest Distributorship in Donjoy’s history
• Designed, developed, and patented three types of Orthopedic bracing-still in use today
• Patent from 1986 - 2003

GRIFFETH MEDICAL, St. Louis, MO 1986 - 1995
Distributor/Sales Representative

Started Griffeth Medical Sales Company to distribute and sell sports medicine products, general orthopedic products, and operating room products.

Recruited, trained and developed a sales force of five account representatives. experience and an excellent track record in improving sales volume, expanding existing markets and penetrating new markets. Whether it’s opening new territories or patenting three types of Orthopedic Bracing, I have consistently achieved my sales quotas. In my current and previous assignments, I have demonstrated sales and marketing aptitude, problem solving ability as well as excellent communication skills.

Thank you for taking a few moments to review this note and my enclosed resume. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the position. After reviewing my resume, I trust that you feel I have the qualifications to enter into further discussions. Please call me at 314-965-4185 or my cell at 314-706-3322 to arrange an initial meeting. Thank you again and I look forward to meeting with you shortly.

Tom

Tom Rolfes
858 Woodlawn
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Hm 314-965-4185
Cell 314-706-3322
tr3311@charter


EMAIL NOTE…



Thank you for the opportunity to submit my resume for Sales or Distributorship's in St. Louis and the surrounding area. Based on the information presented and my background, it seems appropriate that we take an initial step and have a discussion.

Enclosed is a resume for your review. I do have solid marketing, sales and sales management experience and an excellent track record in improving sales volume, expanding existing markets and penetrating new markets. Whether it’s opening new territories or patenting three types of Orthopedic Bracing, I have consistently achieved my sales quotas. In my current and previous assignments, I have demonstrated sales and marketing aptitude, problem solving ability as well as excellent communication skills.

Thank you for taking a few moments to review this note and my enclosed resume. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the position. After reviewing my resume, I trust that you feel I have the qualifications to enter into further discussions. Please call me at 314-965-4185 or my cell at 314-706-3322 to arrange an initial meeting. Thank you again and I look forward to meeting with you shortly.

Tom

Tom Rolfes
858 Woodlawn
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Hm 314-965-4185
Cell 314-706-3322
tr3311@charter


EMAIL NOTE…
• References Available Upon Request

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Barry (Host IP Logged)
Date: November 10, 2010 10:21AM

Mike,

I am in NC and have great relationships with DPM's and WCC's. For the past 6 years have been in Ortho implants and 1 year in Wound Care. Would like to know more about your product. I can be reached on my cell at 704-779-5005.

Thx...Barry

Re: Foot & Ankle Reps With Woundcare experience
Posted by: Gary Larson (Host IP Logged)
Date: September 13, 2013 04:38PM

are you still looking?