Candidates from the newsletter of
July 27, 2020
To speak with any of these candidates
contact Ray Swiatecki at 800-548-3506 ext. 3275 or
Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com
85457 Designer
– Candidate has six years of experience in folding carton design for
pharma/medical as well as designing molds for thermoforming, is
proficient in ArtiosCAD, TOPS and SolidWorks, and operates CAD tables
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Reviewed existing designs and artwork and updated
them to current company standard, while correcting errors that were
found
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Created new corrugated packaging designs for produce
in both retail and working environments
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Evaluated new designs with production teams to
confirm there would be no issues during manufacturing
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Ordered and kept track of all new cutting dies and
printing plates in addition to repairs
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Implemented procedures to help streamline ordering
and tracking of dies/plates from various vendors
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Operated and maintained the cutting table that was
used to make prototype samples
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Skills
include Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere
Pro, traditional media, hand built prototypes, SolidWorks, KeyShot,
ArtiosCAD, TOPS Pro, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word, PC and Mac
66372 Wide/Narrow Web Press Operator
– This person is experienced with 8- and 10-color W&H Novaflex/Vistaflex
flexo presses and 8-color W&H Heliostar rotogravure press, and is
looking to relocate to the Midwest, Southeast or Eastern Seaboard
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Almost 30 years of experience in a production
environment, subsequently acquiring the accompanying mechanical
capacities
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Experienced in flexographic print processes, both
wide and narrow web, including working with both UV and
solvent-based inks and their color matching systems
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Experienced in machinery and print quality
troubleshooting in order to correct machine malfunctions and print
anomalies with minimum supervision, thus minimizing down time
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Adept at ink toning to achieve color match in as
little as one pull using X-Rite
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Trained assistants from entry level to become
productive flexo operators and conduct team operations on their own
shift
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Worked in leadership capacity both in the United
States Army and in the private sector
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Skills include
press operation and
supervision, light industrial, warehouse/production,
forklift/industrial truck operation, sheet metal tools, blueprint
reading, conflict resolution, troubleshooting both print and press
anomalies, color matching and SAP proficiency
85458 Business Development/Regional Sales/National
Account Sales
– This candidate has experience selling flexible packaging/barrier
films/OPP/PET and other film throughout the West Coast and Midwest based
from western state location
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Technical sales and business development professional
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Extensive experience in packaging materials, high
performance films and pressure sensitive adhesives
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Sells polyester barrier films into specialty
packaging applications for food, beverage and healthcare
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Establishes relationships and achieves film
specification at converters and key brand owners
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Leads a cross-functional team to develop new barrier
films for the North American market
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Drives sustainable film sales to the packaging
market, i.e. post-consumer recycled content film
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Initiates and manages specialty projects, including a
$3 million application at high margin
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Develops sales and product strategies for transparent
barrier films (aluminum oxide coated polyester film)
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Manages and grows a major key packaging account with
sales of $15 million
85462 Sales Representative
– This sales representative who has worked selling corrugated for a
manufacturer and has experience selling packaging supplies and equipment
is looking to relocate to either Columbus/Cincinnati, OH or to the
Southwest
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Manages and grows a book of business with a projected
recurring ARR of $650,000
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Manages 36 total accounts, including national
accounts
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Opened eight new accounts in 2019 and five new
accounts year to date in 2020
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Collaborates with buyers and operational contacts as
a consultative business partner to drive sales growth
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Identifies customer pain points and needs to provide
sellable solutions that will improve production and efficiencies
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Develops account case studies and efficiencies
through analysis of data and workflow
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Negotiates pricing, margins, terms of services and
agreements
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Quotes orders and bids, and manages inventories
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Participates in live networking activities to advance
the company’s visibility in the local marketplace and generate live
leads which can then be acted upon as part of the outbound call
schedule
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Meets a minimum threshold of outbound calls placed on
a weekly basis
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Proficient in Salesforce/CRM platforms, Microsoft
Excel and ASI reporting
85527
Prepress/Technical Manager –
This manager is
experienced in high end flexo/digital/offset graphics pertaining to
labels, shrink and pouches, and is looking for a New England opportunity
but will consider other relocation
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Over 20 years of experience separating graphics for
digital, flexo, offset and rotogravure presses
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Graphics for cans, cartons, labels, multi-wall bags,
pouches and shrink for food, beverage, health and beauty industries
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In charge of preparing customer files for
flexographic printing and digital presses for high end decorative
labels and shrink packaging
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Involved in the purchase of machinery and software
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Works with customers’ brand managers to reproduce
their art on a PS label or a shrink
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Adobe Illustrator: Esko Despack tools and Esko Studio
3D
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Adobe Photoshop: OpenColor PlugIn, Tritone and
Extendend Color Gamut
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Esko: Automation Engine, Plato,
Curve Pilot, Screen Pilot and Artpro
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GMG: OpenColor and ColorProof
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HP: DFE
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Fingerprint/Calibration: Creo, Esko CDI and
Thermoflex
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Affinity: Designer and Photo
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Hybrid Software: PACKZ and Cloudflow
64943 Sales Representative –
Pennsylvania
candidate is experienced in selling OPP, Nylon, Polyamide, PVDF and PMMA
films to a nationwide territory
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Skilled in B2B sales, market development, customer
service, supply chain and inventory management
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Motivated professional delivering significant value
by leading change and large negotiations
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Products include barrier films, polyester films,
coatings, metallization, extrusion, flexible packaging, labels and
converting
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Markets include industrial, consumer goods, food and
beverage
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Detail focused,
well organized and self-disciplined
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Projects a
professional image at all times
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Excellent verbal
and written communication skills
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Strong work ethic
and time management skills
63058 Business Development/Account Manager/Technical
Sales – Currently located in Georgia but
willing to relocate, this sales professional is experienced in plastics,
PET films, food, beverage and pharma applications and has a Chemical
Engineering degree
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Extensive experience in plastics and flexible
packaging industries, including food and beverage, pharma
applications and most recently equipment sales
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Sales and marketing professional with persuasive
interpersonal skills and ability to influence positive results at
all levels of an organization
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Effective team leader on key projects and comfortable
in project environments where meeting deadlines and objectives are
essential for success
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High-energy and goal-driven professional with
excellent organizational and presentation skills
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Self-starter with proven ability to execute
cold-calling strategies comfortably and effectively acquire new
business
85525 Sales Representative
– This Indiana candidate has experience with sales to the food packaging
industry, with extensive contacts in the Midwest to eastern Canada
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Regional sales manager with an award-winning record
of achievement in sales to distribution, grocery, restaurants,
processor and convenience store markets
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Highly successful in developing new accounts
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Effectively manages and motivates representatives to
achieve goals
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Achieved #1 region 12 out of 15 years
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Grew strategic distributors throughout a 20-state
area
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Developed new national accounts (chain business) in
restaurants, grocery and c-stores
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Managed the region through various alterations,
maintaining $20 million in sales
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Developed food processor customers with both stock
and custom products
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Launched national buying group programs
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Initiated, developed and launched representative
training manual, and hired and trained representatives
85531 Sales Representative
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Candidate has 16 years of experience in selling packaging supplies, jan/san
and fine paper from northern California to Reno
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Accomplished account manager offering 16 years of
experience developing and maximizing product sales
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Diligent in building and retaining accounts by
providing support and attentive service
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Expertise in marketing strategies, product promotion
and merchandising to achieve market penetration
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Successful record of expanding network connections
through persuasive brand imaging
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Experienced professional recognized for meeting
profit objectives and forging new business
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Very experienced in networking and prospecting
strategies, including cold calling
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Manages over 125 accounts, including state and
federal agencies, school districts and commercial printers, with
fine paper, janitorial and wide format sales
85204 Regional/National Sales Representative
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This
sales professional experienced in selling flexible and rigid packaging
is located in Illinois
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Accomplished and results-oriented professional with
years of business-to-business sales and marketing experience marked
by a significant background in account management
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Former business owner who has mastered the art of
building a clientele through prospecting, presenting and building
solid relationships
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Business professional with a sharp focus on account
retention in order to upsell an existing customer base
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Highly motivated leader with strong communication and
interpersonal skills
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Adept at producing successful marketing, promotional
and product launches in the packaging industry
85598 Sales Representative/Account Manager
– Baltimore-area candidate is experienced in sales of retail products
and various packaging supplies
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Growth-focused professional with extensive experience
leading sales/business development functions, fostering strategic
partnerships and overseeing key accounts while driving and mentoring
cross-functional teams to accomplish organizational objectives
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Solid history of success in networking with clients
and stakeholders, identifying and securing potential business
opportunities, and improving brand awareness, market position and
revenue generation
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Demonstrated ability to streamline functions, improve
operational efficiency and maximize bottom-line profit by
implementing effective strategies and industry’s best practices
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Expertise in understanding market dynamics, industry
trends, product capabilities, customer challenges and competitive
positioning
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Employs a big picture vision and consensus-driven
leadership style that encourages problem ownership and empowers
staff to brainstorm solutions
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Able to deal with complex macro issues that may
threaten company profitability and longevity by providing
innovative, turn-key solutions
85555 National Account Manager/Sales Representative
– This person is experienced in selling offset and flexo printing
products to converters and printers in Pennsylvania
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Exceptional relationships with key industry
executives
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Results-driven professional
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Comprehensive industry experience in offset, flexo
and digital printing products
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Manages top global accounts
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Strong interpersonal skills for communicating at all
levels
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Highly skilled in all steps of sale, while
maintaining and closing new business
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Proven track record in exceeding sales quotas
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Technically versed in inkjet digital equipment and
color management sales
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Expert in providing total solutions which meet
customers’ needs and requirements
58016 Sales Representative
– This veteran sales representative with experience selling rigid
containers and plastic injected molded products is located in
Birmingham, AL but will consider relocation
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Aggressive, tenacious and team-oriented sales
professional with proven abilities to quickly develop product
expertise, offer exceptional support to managed accounts, and
utilize multiple effective sales processes to solidify and grow
accounts
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Manages large portfolios with zero impact on quality
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Provides outstanding client service and excellent
follow up
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Carefully honed relationship building skills that
foster trust in the brand, allow for deep insight into client pain
points and evolving needs, improve territory performance, and retain
a high-percentage of clients as well as account expansion sales
growth – beating out the competition
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Technology: MS Office, Salesforce.com and Epicore
Inventory Management
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Sales strengths include
sales revenue and productivity, account prospecting
and management, strategic account growth, communicating product
value/services, client relations and retention, commitment to
superior client service, growing the sales pipeline, understanding
competitive landscape and persuaded/presenting to key decision
makers
85305 Director of Sales/Account Management
– This Chicago-area manager is experienced in selling converted paper
rolls and sheets to distributors and users in the foodservice,
industrial and janitorial markets, and is open to relocation
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Over eight years in the paper converting industry,
working with distributors of foodservice, industrial and janitorial
products
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Keen interest in working with sustainable
forest-based products and flexible packaging solutions
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Over six years of increasingly responsible B2B
sales/leadership roles
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Transparent, respectful leader by example who sets
clear goals, supports achievement, and builds teamwork and
accountability
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Engaging, consultative sales professional who builds
strong customer and partner relationships through consultation,
presentations/demos and contract negotiations
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Able to optimize sales pipelines and processes
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Valued for strategic thinking, agile problem solving,
sound decision making and customer excellence
79281 Electrical Controls Engineer
– Candidate is experienced in field service of PLC, HMI, servo drives,
VFDs, general electrical controls and packaging equipment; located in
the Chicago area but will consider relocation to Michigan
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Field manager/controls and AWS equipment specialist
providing remote and on-site technical installations and support
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Travels to customer sites across the world to
evaluate, install, maintain and repair custom automated warehouse
systems
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Industrial Maintenance Certification and Industrial
Electronics Certification
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Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming and
troubleshooting, RSLogix 5000, MicroLogix, SLC 500 and Unitronics
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Printing, plastic extruding and thermoforming
technician
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Cisco Network technician, trained level 1
thermographer, HP Digital Industrial
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Printing expert: Certified Canon Color Technician,
Certified EFI Fiery RIPS, Agfa prepress and Kodak Prinergy
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