Kathleen Quellen
Regional Account Manager
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Professional Overview
Kathleen Quellen is an experienced Regional Account Manager with a strong background in the medical device industry. She specializes in building and maintaining strategic customer relationships, driving sales growth, and providing expert product guidance to healthcare providers.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Regional Account Manager at NeoMed since 2012, Kathleen is responsible for managing and expanding the company's client portfolio across the Southwest region. She consistently exceeds sales quotas through her consultative approach, deep product knowledge, and ability to identify and address customer needs. Kathleen's strong leadership and collaborative skills enable her to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Career Progression
Prior to joining NeoMed, Kathleen served as a Vascular Access Specialist at BBraun Medical, where she provided clinical education and technical support to nursing staff. She also held the role of Account Manager at Hospira/Abbott Labs for over a decade, where she developed expertise in medical device sales, contract negotiation, and strategic account management. Kathleen began her career as a Registered Nurse at Inova Health System, gaining valuable clinical experience that informs her current customer-centric approach.
Academic Background
Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from George Mason University, where she graduated with honors. She maintains her Registered Nurse (RN) license and is committed to ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Areas of Expertise
- Medical device sales and account management
- Vascular access and infusion therapy product expertise
- Consultative selling and strategic customer relationship building
- Cross-functional collaboration and project management
- Clinical training and customer education
Professional Impact
Kathleen is recognized as a top performer within the NeoMed sales team, consistently exceeding sales targets and earning multiple performance-based awards. She has played a pivotal role in the successful launch of several new product lines, leveraging her strong clinical background and exceptional communication skills to educate customers and drive adoption. Kathleen's dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and her ability to identify innovative solutions have earned her a reputation as a trusted partner among healthcare providers in the Southwest region.
Conclusion
With over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, Kathleen Quellen is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of driving sales growth, fostering strategic customer relationships, and contributing to the success of the organizations she has served. Her deep product knowledge, clinical expertise, and customer-centric approach make her a valuable asset to the NeoMed team and the healthcare providers she supports.