Manager - Gsa/Government Accounts Team
Irvine, Ca
Tasked with developing relationships and increasing growth in GSA/Government account base. Led a team including a dedicated Admin and Customer Service rep. Worked directly with VA Hospitals, VISN Contracting Officers, Army/Naval/Marine/Air Force medical facilities, Indian Health Services, FDA, USDA, National Institutes of Health, Government Resellers, and Government Contractors including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics. Manage GSA Schedule Contract. Submitted new GSA/FSS contract offers. Worked with existing vendors for inclusion of product on GSA Schedule. Located new vendors/products for expansion of GSA footprint. Oversaw all bidding/RFP/RFQ activity for Federal/State/Local Government and Educational sectors.Successfully renegotiated existing GSA contract for extension through 2019. Secured 2 new FSS contracts through 2020.Worked with Hospital GPOs (Group Purchasing Organizations) to increase visibility, obtain contracts and improve penetration into untapped contracted facilities, managed existing GPO relationship to increase referrals.