Mike Bell
About Mike Bell
Mike Bell is the Principal Area Manager at Silk Road Medical, Inc. and a Senior Principal Therapy Consultant at Medtronic, with extensive experience in sales and medical device launches.
Company and Title
Mike Bell currently serves as a Principal Area Manager at Silk Road Medical, Inc. Additionally, he holds the position of Senior Principal Therapy Consultant at Medtronic, specifically for the CoreValve Evolut FX product in the Structural Heart division, focusing on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
Career Background
Mike Bell has gained extensive experience across multiple roles and companies in his career. He previously worked at Medtronic as a CRHF/CRM Senior Sales Representative for seven years from 2015 to 2022. Before that, he spent two years as a Territory Manager at Applied Medical from 2013 to 2015. His earlier roles include being a Senior Construction Manager at Pilot Flying J from 2011 to 2013 and a Project Engineer at Blaine Construction Corporation from 2009 to 2011, all in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
Education and Expertise
Mike Bell holds a Master's degree in Construction Management from Western Carolina University, which he achieved in 2010 after one year of study. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, completing his studies in 2004 after five years. His educational background has equipped him with skills in both marketing and project management.
Sales Achievements
Throughout his career, Mike Bell has achieved notable success in sales performance. He has been recognized with the #1 District and Top 10 Region rankings in sales. His expertise includes launching new medical devices and implants, negotiating pricing agreements and contracts with hospital purchasing managers, and converting accounts from competitors. His ability to overcome objections from surgeons and close sales has been a key factor in his success.
Diverse Medical Sales Experience
Mike Bell has a broad range of experience in selling to various medical specialties. His clientele includes cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and a variety of surgeons. He has also conducted in-services for surgeons and medical staff, represented companies at national trade shows, and has in-depth knowledge in selling medical devices and implants.