James Gaffke
Luck,WI
Summary
I have over 25 years in the manufacturing sector. Primary emphasis on Precision Sheetmetal Fabrication and Assemblies. I helped take a start-up from zero sales and zero employees to a well run facility of $35mm and 110 employees. My client base was very diverse, covering many markets. I am highly technical, highly motivated, and self-driven. I am results driven.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Technical Sales
Herold Precision Metals, LLC
White Bear Township, MN
02.1997 - 02.2024
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to drive company growth.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Managed and created a fiscal budget of $35mm with a personal portfolio of $13mm.
- Account Manager for multiple high level medical companies: Stryker, Abbott, GE Medical, Hyperfine, Medtronic, Kodak Health Imaging, as well as others.
- Account Manager for high tech internet security clients as well as automotive and energy.
- Excellent client relationships.
- I have attended 24 trade shows in the past 3 years and regularly travel all over the country to service my clients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
St. Paul Technical College
Saint Paul, MN04-1980
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Client Relationship Building
- Highly Techinical
- Excellent Negotiation/Contract Skills
- Forecasting/Projecting Skills
- Sales Leadership
- Excellent Excel Skills
- Process Improvement
- Price Structuring
- Account Management
- Business growth and marketing strategies
- Public Speaking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Results-Driven
- Decision-Making
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Awarded the designation "Preferred Global Supplier" from Benchmark Electronics. The only preferred sheetmetal supplier in their network.
- Awarded "Preferred Global Supplier" from Kodak Health Imaging.
Timeline
Vice President of Technical Sales
Herold Precision Metals, LLC
02.1997 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
St. Paul Technical College
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