Christopher Yax, MBA, Cmsr
About Christopher Yax, MBA, Cmsr
Christopher Yax, MBA, Cmsr, is a Senior MCS Sales Rep at Teleflex Incorporated, specializing in intra-aortic balloon pump technology across multiple regions including NYC, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Christopher Yax is currently serving as the Senior MCS Sales Representative - Cardiac Assist Division (intra-aortic balloon pump technology) / Arrow IABP at Teleflex Incorporated. His territory includes the 5 Boroughs of NYC, Long Island, suburbs of NYC, New Jersey, Connecticut, and eastern Pennsylvania. In this role, he performs demo-type evaluations, hands-on training, and in-services to hospital departments. He promotes the clinical attributes of the AC3 Optimus intra-aortic balloon pump technology to Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Perfusionists, and Interventional Cardiologists, and differentiates the value deliverables of the AC3 Optimus technology compared to competitors like Maquet/Getinge.
Previous Experience at Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Christopher Yax worked at Olympus Corporation of the Americas for 12 years as a Senior Sales Representative and Field Trainer. From 2007 to 2019, he specialized in the sales of ENT surgical equipment, video towers, and scopes in Central and Southern New Jersey. His responsibilities included field training and supporting the surgical equipment needs of healthcare professionals in his territory.
Education and Professional Certifications
Christopher Yax holds a Bachelor's of Science in Economics from Villanova University, where he studied from 1984 to 1986. He also achieved a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Rockford University, focusing on Business Law, Management, Marketing, and Strategic Selling. Additionally, he is a Certified Medical Staff Recruiter (CMSR) and has obtained certification in Salesforce (SFDC). He is credentialed by hospital credentialing services Vendormate, Symplr, and RepTrax.
Achievements at Teleflex Incorporated
During his tenure at Teleflex Incorporated, Christopher Yax achieved his sales quota for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022. He has also been recognized with the Executive Club award and was named Rep of the Year in the Cardiac Capital Division (MCS) in 2021 for overall intra-aortic balloon pumps and balloon catheter sales. In 2022, he was ranked as the #1 Representative in the Cardiac Capital Division (MCS) for overall intra-aortic balloon catheter sales.
Roles in Early Career
Christopher Yax's early career included various roles, such as Sales Manager at The Observer Catholic Newspaper / Diocese of Rockford in Illinois from 1988 to 1990, and Sales Executive at The Catholic Star Herald Newspaper / Diocese of Camden in New Jersey from 1987 to 1988. He then progressed to a role at OSF HealthCare as Hospital & Physician Medical Staff Administrator & Recruiter from 1990 to 1997, covering the Northern Illinois region and St. Anthony Medical Center market area.