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OPENINGS UPDATED: OCTOBER 15, 2004

IMMEDIATE need for 6 (SIX) Production Supervisors
Client is a top 10 pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world.
They are a Fortune 100.
They currently have openings for 6 fast track production supervisors.
They need to fill all six this month. Chance for advancement within a
fast growing industry.

Requirements are as follows:
Must be degreed. (Preferably technical science, business or related).                
2-5 years of supervisory experience.
Fast track opportunity for top level candidates.
Midwest location for 2 years and then promoted to another facility.
Excellent cost of living and quality of life.
All interviewing and relocation expense paid.

Respond w/ resume to careers@premiersearchgroup.com.
Please include ALL contact info.



Business-to-Business (BTB) Customer Service Senior Associate
Responsibilities:
1. Support wholesale and retail customers with status of purchase
orders, backorders and cut items, order issues, product information, 
shipping issues, etc.
2. Support brokers and sales team with reports, completing customer 
new product forms, spec sheets, and reviewing and communication 
new customer information.
3. Manage trade show booth and complete paperwork for trade shows
4. Use customer feedback to identify better ways to serve customers. 
Work with other departments to implement changes.
5. Create and run sales and customer service reports for internal 
and external use.
6. Represent customer service, sales/brokers, and customers in New 
Product and Product Discontinuation meetings
7. Work with customers and other departments to resolve customer 
issues. 
8. Attend a several trade shows a year with marketing and/or sales
9. Backup to the sales team and other areas of customer service—including 
consumer complaints/inquiries and returns processing.
10. Other duties as assigned

Key Skills & Abilities
1. Highly organized, able to multi-task
2. Relationship builder
3. Ability to handle unhappy customers and turn into increased customer loyalty
4. Computer skills (Email, Word, Excel, Access)
5. Enjoys talking on the phone

Reports To
Director of Customer Service

Cedar Rapids, IA Salary range: $35,000 to $45,000

Forward your resume to mmuller@premiersearchgroup.com Enter Customer Service in subject line. 

Sourcing Manager
5-7 years of leadership experience in production scheduling,
forecasting, purchasing and sourcing.  Candidate must have
management experience and a four year degree.  Vendor
relations skills, price negotiation skills, ability to analyze stock
to sales rations and changes in sales trends and adapt
production.  
Salary range is $65k-75k.  Position is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Forward your resume to mmuller@premiersearchgroup.com 
Enter Sourcing Manager in subject line. 



Inside Sales Managers
3-5 years of experiencing in coaching, mentoring and developing
inside sales force.  Leadership and presentation skills are essential
with the ability to increase B2B sales levels.  Must have mangement
experience in a call center environment.  Two positions available in
different industries and environments.  One is outbound sales, one is
inbound sales with existing customers.  Salary ranges from $50-60K
plus commission.
Positions are located in Kalona, Iowa and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Forward your resume to mmuller@premiersearchgroup.com 
Enter Inside Sales Manager in subject line. 



Sales Positions
Candidates with 3-5 years of sales and client relationship building
experience are needed.  MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SELLING
TO PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTS SUCH AS K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS,
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ETC.  Travel up to 50%.
Salary $60k-90k DOE.  Position located in Iowa City.

Forward your resume to mmuller@premiersearchgroup.com 
Enter Sales Position in subject line. 

  

Commercial Lending Officers
Lenders with 3-5 years of experience in originating, structuring and
analyzing commericial loans.  Must have solid relationship and
presentation skills.  Positions available through-out Iowa.

Forward your resume to mmuller@premiersearchgroup.com 
Enter Commercial Lending Officer in subject line. 



Business Development Leader-
Preferred candidates will come from warehousing or distribution industry.
Third-party logistics experience is a real plus. Other similar areas would
include transportation or logistics sales. The candidate will have
approximately 10 years experience calling on Fortune 100 type accounts
with an established national contact look.

Forward your resume to mmuller@premiersearchgroup.com 
Enter Product Mgr/Brand Mgr in subject line. 



Client is exciting, financially sound, progressive, regional organization
that is preparing itself for major expansion. Salary plus bonus/commission.
Benefit package is competitive. Location is midwest with excellent
living standards.

please email resume to: jdvorak@premiersearchgroup.com
Enter Business Development Leader in the subject line.

Automotive Manufacturer Facility General Operations Manager
This position is opening due the retirement of the current General Manager.
Need a strong leader who is not afraid to tackle problems head on promptly
and not wait for them to solve themselves (they never do).  Direct reports
are Plant Manager, Controller, Production Mgr., Human Resources Mgr.,
Materials Mgr., Tooling Mgr., Program Mgr. and Six Sigma Black Belt.
Role will include mentoring and guiding these groups to World Class
Performances. Responsible for most RFQ bidding.  Oversees plant product
quality and production levels. Establish goals and action plans to achieve
continuous improvement toward the plant business standards. Trained in
Continuous Improvement, SPC, MRP, QS9000 and Business Operating
Systems and a formalized problem solving methodology. Minimum 5 years
in Automotive Mfg. and an Industrial or Engineering degree preferred.
Primary Mfg. processes used are metal fabrication, assembly processes
(including automation and robotics), tooling, benchmarking, costs and
timing issues of mfg. Solid and financially healthy parent organization.
Room to grow within the organization. Quarterly bonuses on top of the
stated base salary (based on facility profitability). High quality of life in
mid-western community of 6-8000 population. Within commuting distance
to 400K pop. Exceptional public education system.

If you meet the above requirements,
please email resume to: jdvorak@premiersearchgroup.com
Enter Automotive General Operations Management in the subject line.

             

Facility or Operations Management
Client is a progressive and growing 3rd Party Logistics company.
The company offers a full benefits package, casual work environment, and
opportunities for success. They are looking for candidates to assist them
in their planned growth. **The candidates will work 1 - 2 yrs. in one of the
Corporate facilities in eastern Iowa. After that they will relocate to assist in
the start-up of new facility(s).** The location(s) are yet to be determined
and will be dictated by their client base. 
 
Candidate hired will be responsible for the overall performance of the
warehouse, including operations, customer service, and office operations.
Duties will include assisting senior management team in establishing
warehouse performance objectives and strategic planning.  Selected
applicant will also be accountable for achieving company objectives in
regard to cost, productivity, customer service, and profits. 

Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
or Logistics, or related experience. Project Management experience.
Warehousing and/or Distribution Center experience.

If you meet the above requirements,
please email resume to: jdvorak@premiersearchgroup.com
Enter Facility or Operations Management in the subject line.



Recent College Grads !!!!!!!!!
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Degreed Chemists and Microbiologists from an accredited College or
University with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Enter the growing
Pharmaceutical industry and receive the training necessary to get your
career off to an excellent start. Up to $32,000 annual salary. 
Multiple openings. Midwest location. 

E-mail resume to jdvorak@premiersearchgroup.com
Enter Chemist/Microbiologist in the subject line.



Product Mgr/Brand Mgr
This is a great account for me and I have made several
placements here in the past few years.  I really want someone
with a lot of energy and professionalism.  The client pioneered
the single-dose non-prescription drug category in 1974,
marketing brand name products to convenience stores.
Currently, client is responsible for over 80% of the total single-
dose non-prescription drug sales in the nation. In addition to
drug items, the company markets many HBC and automotive
products for convenience stores.  Over the last few years the
company has acquired and grown a number of unique consumer
brands, which include  (#1 vaginal moisturizer), (analgesic/sleep
aid), and (camphor/menthol/eucalyptus). These products are
marketed to consumers and sold through most U.S. Food, Drug,
and Mass outlets including Wal-Mart. In February 2003, the
company will introduce a revolutionary wart remover product.
In addition, the company will acquire an established, well-
recognized cold/allergy/sinus brand. Projected advertising
expenditures for 2003 are $3.3 million. Contract with an outside
firm  to handle advertising development and media buying.

Sales in 2002 were in excess of $40 million.
The marketing department includes a Director of Marketing,
Assistant Product Manager, and Creative Manager.
The Product Manager will report to the Director of Marketing.
Salary range is $60k to $65k.

Responsibilities
 -Achieve growth targets of assigned brand portfolio.
 -New products, line extension development.
 -Project management as assigned.
 -COGS and P&L analysis.
 
Candidate Requirements
 -BA Degree. MBA a plus.
 -2-4 years brand management experience with a consumer products
  company, establishing brand strategy and leading the sales team
  and organization to achieve brand objectives.
 -New product development experience a plus.
 -Experience leading the advertising creative process.
 -IRI/Nielsen data analysis.
 -Growth Orientation
 -Computer skills(spaceman or similar, if possible)
 -Microsoft software a must
 -Field sales exp a plus
 -Ability to perform financial analysis.

Forward your resume to mmuller@premiersearchgroup.com 
Enter Product Mgr/Brand Mgr in subject line. 

Service / Sales Manager -  Commercial Roofing Contractor needs a
Service/ Sales Manager for Atlanta, GA office. Prefer a construction
background but does not have to come from commercial roofing.
Estimating knowledge is very helpful. Duties include on site work
(scheduling, supervision, client contact,  etc.) as well as sales
functions (50-50 time split). This requires excellent time management
skills. Some overnights required. Most of the work is within a 250 mi.
radius of Atlanta, GA.  Sales calls are primarily warm or hot calls with
known contacts  and interest levels generated by marketing dept,
referrals, and  current client list.  Successful office with a good
reputation locally. Great opportunity for growth with the office and the
company.  Company has a nationwide presence with an excellent
reputation. Has been in business 50 years. Potential bonus is based
upon the success of the entire office. Work is year round and includes
maintenance, repair as well as new construction. Will relocate the
right candidate. A personality test is required for this position.

E-mail resume to jdvorak@premiersearchgroup.com
Enter Service/Sales Manager in the subject line.



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