Candidates from the newsletter of
October 23, 2023
To speak with any of these candidates
contact Ray Swiatecki at 800-548-3506 ext. 3275 or
Email ray@swiftrecruiters.com
92014
Sales Representative
Candidate is looking for opportunity to put his senior sales
experience to use selling packaging supplies, foam and equipment in VA,
NC and SC
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Skilled
in customer relationship management (CRM), marketing, new business
development, packaging, key account management and Microsoft Office
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Responsible for the direction of new mass production customer
development
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Implemented change of direction of the company from a job shop
customer base to a mass quantity customer base
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Implemented sales force directives and incentive programs for sales
force which allowed greater profit margins and increased
commissions, enabling the company to diversify and purchase new
machinery ($750K) while allowing the company to sell and part out
outdated machinery for profit ($200K)
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In
addition, later sales increases allowed the company to purchase
additional equipment ($250K), which led to company having the
ability to increase production capability by 50% and increase profit
margins by 35%
92239
Structural Designer
This designer is looking
for an opportunity in the Lansing, MI area in corrugated design,
engineering or project management
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Experience in project and program management, packaging design,
testing and development
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Supports
cross-functional teams and communicates packaging needs for
continuous improvement or new part introductions
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Develops,
recommends and executes cost savings initiatives to reduce overall
business expenses
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Manages
projects to ensure customer timelines are met and transition to high
volume manufacturing is achieved
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Manages
communications to key stakeholders within the organization,
including new material developments, schedules and any associated
impacts, and quality issues
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Brings
product through the design and testing phases of the program, then
transitions to Asia and Mexico for final phases of product
development and high-volume manufacturing
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Engages
with customer, providing design direction for the multiple areas of
business of the customers market
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Identifies opportunities within additional department at the
customers site to help grow overall revenue
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Reviews
and validates customer requirements, gets feedback on performance
and identifies further areas to expand presence and provide service
to the customer
88942
Shift Supervisor
This supervisor who is
experienced in folding cartons is looking for a new opportunity for any
shift in the Midwest, Southeast or Southwest
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Proficient with InfinityQS, EFI, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Office
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Extensive
experience with make-readies, Leary detection systems and HHS glue
systems
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Experience in management, production, processing, quality control
and customer service
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Excellent
communication, leadership, organizational and troubleshooting skills
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Mechanically inclined with machine repair and maintenance experience
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Responsible, independent self-starter that works well as leader or
team player
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Able to
perform at high levels in a fast-paced and changing work environment
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Equipment
includes Omega folder/gluer, Bobst Alpina 110, Signature,
Jagenberg Diana, Post, 6FX, Royal and Bobst Masterfold
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Carton
styles include straight-line, auto-bottom, inner-cell, 12-24 point
board, and 4- and 6-corner
92276
Production Supervisor/Process Technician
Candidate has extrusion
blown film experience, and knows mono lines up to 9-layer, barrier film
with nylon and EVOH, process duties and more
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Monitors product to ensure proper yields and quality
are being met
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Performs light maintenance, including replacing
pneumatic air lines and pneumatic cylinders
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Trained in lock-out/tag-out
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Forklift and electric pallet jack experience
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Trains new operators
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Works on continuous improvement projects
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Performs TPMs and PMs
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Writes process instructions and setup sheets using
Word and Excel to ISO standards
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Operated blown film extrusion lines, including mono,
3-layer, 5-layer, 7-layer and 9-layer, as well as lamination lines
with polyester reinforcement
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Operated folders, bag machines, single and 2-color
flexographic printers, and variety of slitting work
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Operated turret winders, surface winders, rotators
and oscillators
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Experience in films from .25 mil to 60 mil
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Filled in for production supervisor when absent
92274
Customer Service Manager
This corrugated service
manager is looking for an opportunity within one hour of Chicago, and
would consider manager, project manager, account manager or customer
service representative positions
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Experience with EDI system (True Commerce), SAP, ERP systems (Sage
Accounting), CPMS Witron, Made 2 Manage systems and UPS label system
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Experience with 5S and lean manufacturing
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Human
resources and translating experience
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Experience with creating standard operating procedures
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Fluent in
Spanish/English
65918
Director/Sales Manager
This Cincinnati professional has management experience in dispensing,
triggers, pumps sprayers, caps and foam, with additional experience in
medical device home aid-related products
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Called on decision
makers in diverse industries and markets
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Demonstrated sales
talent and business savvy to identify and exploit market
opportunities, cultivate strategic alliances, expand customer base
and maximize sales volume
Leveraged network of contacts to drive new business and increase
sales with established customers
Coordinated resources to develop programs
Established pricing and margins, negotiated new contracts and
secured contract renewals
Collaborated with engineers, chemists and others on product
development
Worked closely with manufacturer teams on timelines, product design,
prototype review, product testing, determining volumes and planning
details of product launch
Introduced new companies and products
Initiated product trials and established just-in-time (JIT)
inventory programs with automatic replenishment features for
consumer products companies, HBA/cosmetics, chemical, food and
beverage manufacturers, healthcare/hospital groups and more
Managed distributor relationships
Generated pull-through sales and provided training,
technical/clinical support, coaching and motivation to distributors'
sales representatives
Represented manufacturers at industry conventions, trade shows and
conferences
85343
Production Supervisor
This person is experienced
with corrugated Evol flexo folder, 50 Ward flexo folder, 66 Ward
rotary die cutter and Post folder/gluer, and is looking for a new
opportunity in northeast Ohio
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Firm
knowledge of all production methods and procedures
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Relayed
work instructions to converting employees and managed lineups using
web-based programs
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Inventoried product as needed to ensure continuous production
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Created
work orders for maintenance work to be done, and reported all
findings to immediate supervisor and/or plant manager
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Set up
and operated a variety of converting equipment, including Evol
4-color flexo folder/gluer with dual slotter and twin box slitter,
50" Ward 3-color flexo folder/gluer with die cut section, 113"x66"
Ward rotary die cutter/2-color (one pull collar, one vacuum
transfer) and Post folder/gluer
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Fast
learner with strong problem solving and communication skills
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Warehouse
and quality control experience
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Lead
through example, personal accountability, and continual personal and
professional improvement
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Experience with 5S, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing
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Technical
experience includes CAD, AutoCAD, CNC programming, Microsoft Office,
Excel and PowerPoint, and data entry
67046
Design Manager/Designer
Chicago area candidate is
experienced in folding cartons with a background in child resistance
packaging, cannabis, pharmaceutical, health and beauty, and beverage
industries
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Creative,
high-energy senior structural designer with 37 years of experience
as structural design manager, production manager, cGMP quality
manager and ISO 9000 auditor
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Passionate about translating client design requests into successful
pharmaceutical senior friendly/child resistant packaging, compliance
folding cartons and displays
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Possesses
strong management and communication skills as well as being a
multifaceted team manager while interfacing directly with clients
and prospects to deliver the best possible results
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Invented
two packaging products, with one patent and one provisional
application
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Creates
innovative packaging for leading pharmaceutical printing company,
including SF/CR packaging, folding cartons, labels, enclosures and
fix-a-form
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Works
directly with customer packaging engineers and sales to meet
customer expectations within a specific time frame
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Creates
3D drawings with graphics for customers to view finished product
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Cuts
newly created design samples and printed samples on Kongsburg, Data
Tech and Zund cutting tables to verify form, fit and function with
customer-supplied product to comply with their specifications
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Communicates between gluing department and die cutting to ensure
accurate product development
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Trains
direct reports
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Steel
rule die maker of folding carton, corrugated flat and rotary dies,
and gasket dies
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Creates
and approves tooling layouts for quoting
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Creates
graphic blanket files, strippers and blankers
83147
Designer
This Ohio designer is
experienced in graphics, Esko Adobe, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and
more, with some ArtiosCAD for structural design, and will consider other
locations for relocation
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Approximately 16 years of knowledge and experience within the
printing industry as a successful graphic designer and prepress
artist within flexography, offset, digital and silkscreen
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Gained
in-depth knowledge and experience as a graphic artist, packaging
engineer, and researcher and developer of consumer goods/products,
which includes food, clothing, hardware, domestic/home goods and
promotional packaging
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Experienced graphics department supervisor, coordinator and press
department production scheduler of flexographic, offset, digital and
silkscreen printing
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Brand and
logo development and design
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Digital
press operator, photographer, photo retoucher and Esko Illustrator
operator
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Expert
knowledge of Adobe CC/CS: Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro,
InDesign, Lightroom, etc.
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Operations and procedures of flexographic, offset, silkscreen and
digital printing
92199
Lead Extrusion Operator
This person with 20 years
of experience with blown film knows film extrusion from downstream to
upstream, is experienced with Keifel/W&H and Reifenhouser, and knows
Glouster inline bag machines; looking for crew leader or lead opening,
preferably in Oklahoma/Arkansas/southern Missouri but open to others
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Experienced, knowledgeable and reliable extrusion operator focused
on quality and leadership
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Very familiar with all configurations of blown film
Enjoys training new hires and less experienced team members
Experience includes
blown film, inline bag machines, inline 1-color press, extrusion
troubleshooting, resin systems, final product packaging and plastics
extrusion
91948
Production Manager/Supervisor
This Alabama-based blown film professional with extrusion experience
has over 10 years in the industry and the ability to create a safe,
profitable and vibrant workplace while actively engaging and developing
employees
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Operations Management
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Conflict
Resolution
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Strategic
Planning
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Shift
Management
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Staff
Scheduling
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Leadership Training
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Time
Management Skills
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Problem
Solving
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New Hire
Onboarding
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5S/Lean
Manufacturing
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Continuous Improvement
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Social
Skills
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Learning
Management Systems
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Skill
Building
83199
Production Manager/Supervisor
Candidate is experienced in corrugated and plastic, and located in
southeastern Pennsylvania
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Experienced production supervisor with a demonstrated history of
working in the automotive, corrugated packaging and copper wire
communication industry
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Skilled
in operations management, Microsoft Word, 6S, setup reduction,
sales, team building and account management
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Strong
professional with excellent communication skills and very skilled in
lean manufacturing
92196
Press Operator/Team Lead
This person has eight
years of experience with flexo presses, Flexotechnia CI, W&H CI,
Vistaflex, Novaflex and Astraflex; located in Chicago area but would
prefer relocation to TX/FL and will consider other states
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Performs
complex operations required to set up, operate and feed
cylinder-type printing press to produce a variety of items
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Operates
printing press according to company printing procedures and
guidelines
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Directs
press helper according to company printing and safety procedures
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Sets up
jobs in the press and monitors the quality of the print as the press
is running
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Responsible for quality and safety of setup and safe operational
procedures
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Checks
first piece conformance to specifications
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Performs
daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for
assigned equipment
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Follows
all GMPs and 5S
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Makes
sure colors are stored and passing to an X-Rite
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Performs
audits on departments when instructed to do so
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Experience on Flexotechnica 10-color and 11-color CI pressed, both
gearless, and W&H Miraflex 10-color CI press
63945
Business Development
Candidate has over 10 years of experience in packaging, predominantly
in flexo consumer products, is located in Indianapolis and is looking
for a remote position
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Top-performing sales executive and ambitious game changer leveraging
a wealth of leadership experience, including multimillion-dollar
revenue gains across a multinational scope
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Holds a
record of strong success in establishing brands, building market
recognition, driving market penetration and facilitating revenue
growth across the United States for leading-edge enterprises
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Executes
successful sales/business development strategies and actionable road
maps for territory penetration
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Pushes
companies to next stage of success via individual contributions as
well as with proactive team efforts
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Driven to
achieve upward mobility and revenue growth for established and
emerging brands
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Employs a
solutions-focused selling model using a customer-oriented strategy
while executing needs assessment to provide customized solutions
with excellent customer service
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Surpasses
business objectives and aggressive sales quotas
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Spearheads turnaround situations and process improvement initiatives
to instill business development, heighten consumer demand and
accelerate team efficiencies and collaboration
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Skilled
at determining the profit/growth potential of programs,
next-generation products and leading-edge services in large-scale
organizations
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Influences decision making and direction based on demands and trends
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Communicates authoritative knowledge of company products and
services for a target demographic while also taking charge of
business development, territory expansion and strategic planning
92202
Project Manager/Coordinator/Client Services
This Atlanta candidate is experienced in packaging with printing
knowledge, as well as customer service, order entry processes, operation
support, troubleshooting and follow up skills
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Excellent
project management, inventory management, order management,
administrative and organization skills, plus communication and
problem solving capabilities
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Proficient in internet research, strong word processing, data
gathering and spreadsheet development
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Advanced
knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams)
as well as CRM, SharePoint, Salesforce, Google Suite, Zendesk,
Pilot, FileMaker Pro, ACT!, MAS500, JIRA and SAP databases
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Working
Knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
92110
Paper Executive
Candidate is experienced in fine paper, specialty paper and board and is
located in New England
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Fine
paper, envelope and specialty digital substrates sales professional
with sales experience with major merchant companies, printers and
agencies
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Results-driven with a solid record of strategic planning and
customer management skills that increase sales, profitability,
market share and customer satisfaction
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Motivated, articulate and effective communicator with the ability to
work within a team setting as well as independently
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Core
professional strengths include, new business development, new
product sales, program price negotiations, strategic growth
planning, customer management, exceptional presentation skills,
value-added selling and market analysis
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