Kevin Bird
About Kevin Bird
Kevin Bird is the Canadian National Sales Manager for Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine at Teleflex Incorporated, based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Kevin Bird is the Canadian National Sales Manager (Country Manager) for Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine at Teleflex Incorporated. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, he oversees the sales operations in these medical fields across the country. His responsibilities include developing and implementing sales strategies, managing the sales team, and fostering cross-functional partnerships to drive business growth.
Previous Roles at Teleflex Incorporated
Before becoming the Canadian National Sales Manager, Kevin held various positions at Teleflex Incorporated. From 2016 to 2020, he served as Medical Sales Specialist for Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine, based in Victoria. Previously, he was the National Sales Manager for the Vidacare Business Unit from 2013 to 2015, working out of Calgary. In 2013, Kevin also held the position of National Sales Manager for Vidacare for five months.
Career at Smiths Medical Canada Ltd
Kevin Bird worked at Smiths Medical Canada Ltd in several key roles. Between 2008 and 2011, he was Regional Business Manager for Western Canada. From 2011 to 2012, he acted as Business Development Manager for Infusion Technology Solutions, again covering Western Canada. Kevin also served as an Account Manager from 2003 to 2008, managing accounts in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Early Career and Roles at Glaxo Wellcome
Kevin gained significant experience in the healthcare sector during his time at Glaxo Wellcome. From 1990 to 2000, he held multiple roles including Therapy Manager, Pharmacy Relations Manager, and Critical Care Manager, primarily in the North Trent region of the UK. He managed critical care operations from 1999 to 2000 and respiratory therapy from 1992 to 1999 in the Trent Region. He began his career with Glaxo Wellcome as a Pharmacy Relations Manager for Eastern England from 1990 to 1992.
Expertise in Sales and Leadership
Kevin Bird is known for his effective leadership and sales acumen. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his sales performance throughout his career. Specializing in motivating sales teams, he excels in developing strategic plans and achieving sales goals. His comprehensive understanding of the changing healthcare system in Western Canada and his strategic thinking abilities have been crucial to his success in various sales roles.