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Palm Harbor, Florida, Us

Craemer is a 5th generation, family-owned company driven by innovation, committed to excellence, and guided by enduring values and tradition. For over a century, Craemer has evolved into a successful global enterprise, built on continuous development, relentless investments, and a clear vision for a sustainable future.As a recognized worldwide leader in plastics processing, metal forming, and tool manufacturing, Craemer's name, brands, and products stand for unparalleled quality. With headquarters in Herzebrock-Clarholz, Germany, and additional production facilities across Europe, coupled with our global distribution network, we are well-positioned to meet the challenges and seize the opportunities of globalization, all while staying deeply rooted in our East Westphalian origins.

Headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, Metropolitan area, Professional Pallets is a leading manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom wood pallets, crating, and logistics solutions. We serve clients in a broad range of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, distribution, and food and beverage. We also specialize in regional dedicated Class A transportation. Our customers rely on us to solve their challenges with discipline, speed, and superior service.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Drove sales expansion from $185M to $300M through acquisition and organic growth.• Led negotiations to win sole-supply agreements with multiple major grocery chains.• Executed sales structure realignment, resulting in optimized sales performance.• Revised incentive model to supercharge sales execution.• Spearheaded launch of disruptive seafood packaging solution thereby eliminating Styrofoam.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Launched Bus Dev department to achieve corporate growth goals.• Managed rollout of innovative new-to-industry poultry crate driving Tosca’s push to the future.• Oversaw company’s initial entry into the convenience store channel, adding $500k in revenue.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Built Perishables Business Unit from ground up encompassing five industry verticals.• Devised and implemented strategic plan, achieving double digit revenue and profit margin uptick.• Hired and oversaw salesforce of 20+ people, generating annual revenues of $80M.• Increased margin growth by 16%.• Increased per capita sales revenues by 19% via custom training and motivational strategies.• Oversaw launch of $8M new tooling program which generated $100M in first five years.• Successfully negotiated key sole-source supply agreements generating revenue of $100M.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

At Rehrig Pacific, we create solutions that maximize our customers' return on invested capital and improve operational efficiency. We offer smart and sustainable product/service solutions that reduce TCO, improve asset management, advance operations & safety, reduce capital loss and allow our customers to focus on their core.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As a ferocious closer, secured exclusive 5-year contract with key account, driving sales to $70M.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Trained and managed sales team (hiring, terminations, performance evaluations, etc.) for agricultural packaging vertical, increasing YOY sales by 25%. Relentless focus on bookings, account acquisition, prospecting, pipeline development, and sales efficiency.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Orchestrated acquisition, development, and expansion of a new state-of-the-art injection molding facility on a 17-acre site in Northern California. Oversaw all aspects of Sales, Customer Service, and Operations for the facility employing 140 workers. Optimized team performance through mentoring, coaching, and clear communication.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Directed expansion into Europe, Africa, and West Asia, with $2M annual budget. Full P&L responsibility for all revenue generation and cost management.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Oversaw highest grossing territory, including CA, AZ, HI, and NV, growing sales by 60%.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Managed regional team responsible for designing innovative packaging using advanced CAD technology.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Responsible for daily operations, budgeting, monthly reporting, and safety procedure improvements at facility with 30 workers.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Cut my teeth designing and producing automation equipment to increase plant efficiency and inventory control.