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Candidates from the newsletter of September 6, 2023

 

To speak with any of these candidates contact Ray Swiatecki at 800-548-3506 ext. 3275 or

Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com

 

62774 Sales Representative/Regional Sales Manager – This eastern Ohio candidate with experience in redistribution and direct sales in jan/san, foodservice and disposables is an experienced and dedicated territory manager with proven sales and problem solving skills

  • Responsible for new business development

  • Responsible for managing numerous large accounts

  • Worked closely with engineering team and director of operations on numerous projects

  • Stays current on industry business trends

  • Practices communication and customer service skills to ensure customer satisfaction

  • Continuously works to meet and exceed sales goals

  • Skills include B2B, heavy equipment, business development, organization, time management and communication/customer service

43294 Sales Representative/Manager – This Cleveland area candidate has experience in selling packaging/facility supplies as well as chemical and jan/san

 

  • Retains, grows and gains business within geographical territory for janitorial/ facility supplies, office furniture, office supplies and floor equipment
  • Opened up 20 new accounts in first seven months
  • Increased territory by $300K in five months
  • Generated and grew facility supply, chemical and equipment sales while increasing and cultivating current accounts, managing a pipeline and opening up new accounts
  • Created a business plan, followed the plan and worked with manufacturing representatives and top decision makers in key and national accounts to increase product mix and sales
  • Added $875K of new business 
  • Opened up 67 new accounts

 

89473 Folding Carton Production Manager – This Chicagoland candidate is looking to relocate to NC/SC and has a strong background in running presses, but is looking for manager or supervisory position

 

  • Driven leader with 32+ years of experience in the printing industry
  • Proven ability to coordinate production activities and create policies and standard operating procedures
  • Established reputation of service and quality
  • Technical/mechanical acumen
  • Continually strive to boost productivity, efficiency and overall profitability
  • Able to manage and motivate various types of employees
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Experienced with purchasing and planning
  • Sound judgment and decision making
  • Skills include mentoring and training, time management, customer retention, inventory management, production scheduling, quality and SAP experience

53832 Independent Sales Representative – Candidate is experienced in stretch films, paper goods and stretch wrapping equipment and has served in sales, business development and director capacity, and is looking for a next step in higher management; currently in Columbus, OH and willing to relocate

 

  • Currently self-employed selling cast stretch film at packaging distributors and major direct accounts
  • Generate interest and drive growth at major national accounts
  • 15% average monthly growth to-date, $15 million pipeline
  • Developed and drove new sales initiatives in thermoformed paper goods, replacing plastic in regional and national bakery, food processing and retail chains
  • Closed nearly $1 million in forecasted new business
  • Expert in cast and blown stretch film with an emphasis on value-added selling
  • Achieved #1 status in sales group for 2019; 129% of quota based on operating income through direct sales, teaming with regional colleagues and leveraging intercompany partnerships
  • Proficient in all major brands of stretch film and stretch wrapping equipment
  • Grew strategic national account by 72% since February 2018; on pace to 100% by end of 2020
  • Consulted/coached over 80 sales representatives in cross-selling stretch film at new and existing customers
  • Currently completing an MBA

55341 Sales Representative – Kansas candidate is experienced in flexible packaging, protective, packaging supplies and equipment

 

  • Packaging sales professional with proven performance and success
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with packaging materials, processes, equipment and automation
  • Builder of territory and relationships that has established him as the go-to provider in the market
  • High energy and strong integrity sales professional that builds strong relationships and gains customer trust and loyalty

91608 Sales Manager – This California based person is experienced in managing sales representatives in packaging distribution

  • Directly responsible for over $60 million in annual revenues

  • Manages California sales territory extending from the Inland Empire to San Diego

  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals

  • Forecast sales and set successful policies to achieve sales objectives and related metrics within the timeframe

  • Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation

  • Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 20% in a 12-month cycle

  • Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local area networking

  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity

  • Formulated and presented innovative strategies to team members and executives to build foundation for successful sales plans

  • Gave benefit-oriented, polished presentations driving dramatic revenue growth across multiple sales channels

  • Identified, hired and trained highly qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies

  • Supervised sales team of 13 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients

  • Produced contracts, reports, letters and proposals for clients

  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhanced sales training

  • Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries

  • Developed international business relationships to drive business units abroad

  • Developed rapport with international suppliers and collaborated with factories to develop, design and select products

92066 Account Manager/Recent College Graduate – This person recently interned at a major corrugated packaging company, has experience in 2D/3D graphics, Adobe, ArtiosCAD and Esko, and is looking for entry level openings in packaging either in Tampa Bay or the Southeast

 

  • Creative with a passion for sustainability and product development, with a commitment to strategic thinking, innovation and collaboration

  • Developed sales opportunities by identifying market trends such as white clay-coated boxes, high-quality graphic pre-print and litho boxes, varnishing displays and unique cutouts, resulting in increased revenue, improved margins and 30% material reduction

  • Participated in Johnson & Johnson’s CPG redesign competition with a creative team; designed an innovative and sustainable concept for a refill Listerine bottle, maintaining brand objectives and consistency, and ranked second among 40 teams

  • Created 2D/3D graphics for a mock perfume brand and fragrance concept using Adobe Cloud, and conducted market research to develop a user-friendly website that reflected brand values and resonated with a target audience in the cosmetics/beauty space

  • Managed real estate company social media campaigns, events and tours to grow the property's Instagram following by 55%, and arranged sponsored ads to improve engagement while cultivating and maintaining 435 personal resident contacts and relationships

63218 Field Service Technician – Candidate is experienced in form and fill machinery with ability to sell film and bags; located in Tennessee and will accept extensive travel

 

  • Senior experienced field service engineer in installation, troubleshooting and repair of packaging of various machinery used in the food packaging industry
  • HFFS/VFFS form fill machinery
  • Vacuum 8600, 8490 poultry/pork packaging machinery
  • Auto loaders 8800/Bl101
  • Rollstock laminate machinery, including semi-rigid, rigid, printed and non-printed forming and non-forming webs
  • Tray lidding, both printed and non-printed machinery
  • Sales experience in shrink bags, produce bags and post-pass bags in food industry
  • Knowledge of film and sales of food films/bags

58460 Sales Representative – Located in northern Georgia, this person is experienced in sales of bags but will consider opportunities in other packaging sales

 

  • Initiated sales from Quebec, Canada to the USA
  • Collaborated with current and prospective customer engineers to develop ideal packaging designs for their particular application
  • Generated almost $2 million of new sales
  • Handled inventory management for numerous large customers
  • Strategized with purchasing agents to maximize their savings and company profit
  • Penetrated accounts at all levels to consult with clients on plastic film barriers, all styles of multiwall paper bags, FIBCs and poly woven bags
  • Responsible for almost $10 million in sales in east coast territory
  • Proficient in finding and researching new prospects and making initial contact with the appropriate division/individuals that make decisions
  • Familiar working with corporate purchasing as well as individuals in the facilities that work with their products
  • Attended countless trial fillings of products to provide on-site technical assistance and advice

92050 Structural Designer – Candidate is experienced in folding cartons along with some corrugated work; located in Massachusetts and will relocate to New England/NJ area

 

  • Responsibilities include structural packaging design, prototyping/sample making, mechanical drawings, sheet layout design, die design (Artios die making), generation of BOMs, proofing/QCing documentation and process improvement
  • Generates unique and innovative structural designs
  • Built a high level of skill in parametric design
  • Developed a deep understanding of production capabilities and limitations
  • Developed a deeper understanding of designing with corrugated materials
  • Product categories: paperboard/folding cartons, pop-up designs/paper engineering, corrugated packaging, rigid boxes, POP displays and bindery/books

80636 Sales Representative – Candidate has extensive experience in packaging distribution supplies and adhesive applications; located San Jose, CA but will relocate for an opportunity in either Arizona or Texas

 

  • Successful sales professional experienced in selling and marketing packaging products, selling directly to national accounts and Fortune 1000 end users
  • Experienced with corrugated, PE/LLDPE packaging films, molded expanded foam packaging, edge protection products, adhesives and flexible packaging, but can successfully sell any product/service
  • Proven ability to manage key account relationships and large-scale projects
  • Exceptional leadership, oral/written communication, organizational, interpersonal, analytical and problem resolution skills

92096 Regional Sales Manager – This person is experienced in selling packaging machinery, including high speed filling and capping machinery in Midwest/Eastern US and Canada with strong connections in the beverage industry and other industries, and is located in northeast Ohio

 

  • Progressive and results-oriented sales professional who demonstrates strong and effective communication and presentation skills
  • Solid organizational and planning abilities are exemplified in the successful accomplishment of company goals and the maintenance of high-quality standards
  • Development of long-term customer relationships is a special area of emphasis and success
  • Possesses global and national sales experience
  • Software proficiency includes CRM, MAPICS, Microsoft (Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Pipedrive and Salesforce

87046 Plant/Operations Manager – This Tennessee based candidate is a labels and corrugated professional and will consider relocation

 

  • Results-driven plant manager offering extensive experience in overseeing all daily operations of the plant
  • Senior staff member with Lean Manufacturing Certification and HACCP Global Food Safety Certification, with notable achievements within operations, production finance and process management, contract, order administration and material management
  • Instrumental in providing continuous process improvements that maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity
  • Outgoing and confident, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Builds trust and integrity through persistent questions, collaboration and follow-up
  • Skills include mergers and acquisitions knowledge, systems implementations (change in ERP), strategic planning for business growth, continuous improvement, warehouse operations and inventory controls, employee relations, quality assurance and control, inventory control, goal attainment and employee motivation

 

90091 Senior Account Executive – Candidate is experienced in litho/direct print flexo/folding cartons with background in sales, estimating, planning and scheduling, is located in Arizona and will relocate to Wisconsin or other locations.

 

  • Ambitious senior account executive offering 30+ years of experience in lead generation and revenue development

  • Productive and dedicated sales leader with superior knowledge of single-face laminate and folding carton products

  • Prepared to take on challenging professional demands and opportunities to expand territories

  • Skills include budget management, account planning, sales methodologies, account management, lead generation, pipeline management, customer relationship development/management, revenue generation, sales strategies implementation, reporting expertise, prospecting abilities, budget development, opening and closing procedures, stock management, effective customer upselling and team member motivation

92100 Supervisor – This person experienced in printing and folding cartons with a strong background in press operation and managing direct reports is looking for an opportunity in east/central Illinois

 

  • Manufacturing supervisor with 18+ years of experience with press operations, leading teams and delivering results
  • Safety team member
  • Instructed trainings to team members/apprentices (hot labs)
  • Fire Brigade Chief (2016 – 2020)
  • Completed the National Council for Printing Industry certification for Web Offset Press Skill Standards
  • Wiese Forklift License, Type 1 and Type 3
  • Skills include strong work ethic, leadership and mentoring, Six Sigma, performance improvement, problem-solving skills, 5S process, effective operations and strong communication skills

92088 Director/GM/VP – High level professional with senior experience in packaging distribution would consider new opportunity in management in the Northeast or Cleveland area

 

  • Top-ranked producer with a history of sales success
  • Recognized for development and sales of national account programs, territory startup/expansion and new account development
  • Proven ability to lead sales teams to achieve multimillion-dollar revenue gains
  • Offers an in-depth understanding of the sales cycle process and remains focused on customer satisfaction throughout all stages
  • Expertise includes business management, P&L, sales and operations management, territory management, national accounts, new account development, presentations and proposals, closing strategies, sales training, relationship building, CRM expertise and process improvement

58055 Senior Packaging Engineer/Designer/Project Manager – This engineer with experience in folding cartons and POP displays is looking for a new opportunity in the Chicago area

 

  • All aspects of client relationship development and project development and execution, including development of project plans and strategies, leadership of project resources, management of project budgets and forecasting, schedule management, project engineering, integration, installation, start-up and project closure
  • Resource utilization, costs and making decisions such as adjusting the project plan, budget or schedule (providing better visibility to the project)
  • Focused on overall project success and accomplishment of objectives related to scope, schedule and budget, as well as critical elements of client satisfaction and client development
  • Knowledge of process and packaging systems
  • Knowledge of feasibility studies, planning, concept development, scope, detailed design and construction documentation
  • Daily problem-solving capabilities, including strategic and critical thinking
  • Maintains and grows solid client relationships

 

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