Connor Cheever
Chicago
Summary
Patient-first-minded Territory Manager with a proven track record of excelling in territory development and relationship management. Recognized for achieving President's Club status and launching disruptive technologies. Skilled in product launches and team collaboration, driving growth and brand awareness in competitive markets across multiple states. Passionate about advancing innovative solutions to challenge the status quo.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
TELA Bio
Chicago
09.2025 - Current
- Strategically growing and broadening awareness of OviTex product line within general, trauma, and plastic & reconstruction specialties within the Chicagoland area.
- Supporting and servicing consignment agreements through audits and quarterly meetings
- Advancing the way of thinking within soft tissue support by providing a more natural solution.
Senior Account Manager
SIA Health (Acquired by Integra LifeSciences)
Chicago
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Achieved President's Club recognition in 2022.
- Grew territory from two to 20 accounts across IL, WI, IA, IN, and MI between 2022 and 2023.
- Facilitated Integra/SIA acquisition and integration processes.
- Transitioned to Downtown Chicago territory for 2024-2025.
- Established brand awareness as #5 Commercial Hire in Midwest market.
- Launched disruptive technology setting new standards in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Hernia Sales Representative
Medtronic
Greater Chicagoland
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Strategically grew Chicago West territory by 8% in FY20.
- Exceeded quota of $892K at 104% in Chicago West territory in FY21.
- Transitioned to $1.9M Chicago East territory due to realignment in FY22.
- Launched two new products in FY21 and FY22 within Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and University of Chicago.
- Salesforce lead in the region for FY21 and FY22.
Associate Sales Representative
Stryker
Detroit
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Achieved quota of $5.4M territory by supporting and growing the business with my direct Endo Rep
- Led the implementation and installation of $500K of new business within an open territory
- Managed video/equipment trials to maintain and grow new business over our competition
- Assist with the implementation of new products through training hospital staff, surgeons, residents, etc.
On-Site Specialist
Stryker
Chicago
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided on-site services for all operating rooms at a $2M account of UIC Hospital in Chicago
- Actively implemented ways to increase workflow efficiency in all areas of the OR
- Supported over 2,000 cases across mainly GYN, Orthopedics, and General Surgery
Professional Services Recruiter
Aerotek
Chicago
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Full cycle, high volume recruiting for core skill sets such as sales, customer service, administrative, clerical, data entry, marketing, etc.
- Worked cross-divisional with sales teams to create new leads
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL01.2015
Skills
- Leadership and mentoring
- AcuityMD certification
- HubSpot certification
- SFDC certification
- Team collaboration
- Pricing strategy
- Promotion strategy
- Relationship management
- Product launch expertise
- Territory development
Timeline
Territory Manager
TELA Bio
09.2025 - Current
Senior Account Manager
SIA Health (Acquired by Integra LifeSciences)
04.2022 - 07.2025
Hernia Sales Representative
Medtronic
02.2019 - 02.2022
Associate Sales Representative
Stryker
02.2018 - 01.2019
On-Site Specialist
Stryker
03.2016 - 01.2018
Professional Services Recruiter
Aerotek
07.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Illinois State University