Andre Moxie’s prior experience in the United States Air Force has helped him cultivate clear ideas about professionalism and integrity. In his private sector work, Andre Moxie finds these qualities indispensable. Andre Moxie explains that both clients and employers are always on the lookout for an earnest straight shooter.

Having worked as a sales representative for high profile pharmaceutical corporations, Andre Moxie is prized for his work ethic, honesty and strength of character. Andre Moxie credits his armed forces experiences for emphasizing the value and necessity of these qualities. When people think of sales representatives, says Andre Moxie, they frequently resort to distasteful anecdotes based on door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesmen from days gone by. In reality, according to Andre Moxie, the best salespeople are the honest good listeners who want their clients to find the product that fits them best.

Andre Moxie acknowledges that there are always bad apples no matter where you look, but the key is to look deeper. When shopping for a product or service, advises Andre Moxie, it is not necessary to work with the first salesperson to come along. Pay attention to your sales representative, says Andre Moxie, and make sure they are paying attention to you. If there is not a good rapport with the salesperson, Andre Moxie encourages people to feel free to search out another sales person, as there are usually many others from which to choose.

For Andre Moxie, integrity is a core value that sets the tone for all of his other endeavors. This is the foundation to which Andre Moxie credits his professional success. However, Andre Moxie does not measure those successes economically as much as qualitatively. A satisfied client base, repeat business and friendly notes from thankful customers and employers are the things that Andre Moxie uses to measure his success.

About the Author

Andre Moxie entered the world the same year that the Beatles let it be known that they wanted to hold your hand. Born in Ithaca, New York in 1964, Andre Moxie was raised as an independent thinker during a time of great civil unrest. Andre Moxie completed his primary education and then entered the University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware in 1983 where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Following graduation, Andre Moxie relocated to Yuba City, California and entered the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant.

From 1988 until 1991 Andre Moxie served his country as a Personnel Officer in command of 25 military Personnel and 30 civilian volunteers. Andre Moxie was stationed at Beale Air Force Base in California, 15th Air Force, Strategic Air Command.  While stationed at Beale AFB, Andre Moxie enrolled at Golden Gate University in 1988 where he earned a MS degree in Human Resources Management.  In 1991 Andre Moxie completed his service commitment and received the United States Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service.

Turning the corner and heading toward a professional carrier in the private sector, Andre Moxie was recruited in 1991 by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. The company hired Andre Moxie as a sales representative for the pharmaceutical giant to cover the Orlando, Florida territory.  In 1995 Andre Moxie left Pfizer for Merck & Co. and was a representative in the Hollywood, Florida territory in the Florida Region.

In 1996, Andre Moxie was promoted to Headquarters for Merck and Company’s. Initially serving as a Field Communications Coordinator for VASOTEC, Andre Moxie acted as a field communication specialist responsible for all field sales communications for Merck’s cardiovascular products. Again advancing in 1997, Andre Moxie accepted the position of Product Trainer HT/HF Market Integration Team Same Sales Trainer at Merck and Co.  In that position Andre Moxie was responsible for training representatives about Merck’s cardiovascular products.

In January 1999, Andre Moxie was appointed as Business Manager for the Miami District for Merck and Company. Continuing through the ranks of management, Andre Moxie found himself serving as Acting Senior Director Field of Implementation Team for Hospital and Specialty in 2005. Andre Moxie was entrusted to support and coordinate among sales management, marketing, and direct reports to achieve brand success for all Hospital and Vertical products. Filling yet another management need Andre Moxie accepted an appointment within Merck and Company in 1996 to the position of Senior Director of Training Planning and Brand. In this position, Andre Moxie collaborated with sales and marketing units within the company to fully develop one year and three year training plans, with emphasis on high-quality, value-added programs and resources that affected appropriate behavioral objectives.

Beginning in 2006 and continuing into 2008 Andre Moxie filled the position of Senior Director of Neurology Sales at Merck and Co. for the Southern United States. Andre Moxie was again advanced late in 2008 to the position of Director of Commercial Operations for the Mid South Joint Venture Sales force, Merck and Co.

From January 2010 to the present Andre Moxie has served as the Director of Commercial Operations for the New South Region, Merck and Co. Andre Moxie currently resides in the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area.