Placement Report
Result Placement
Days to Present Placed Candidate 83
Days to Placement 106
Total Candidates Presented 4
Total Candidates Interviewed by Client 4
Total Prospects DDI Spoke With 4
Lead Consultant

Connor McKercher

Vice President & Practice Leader: Flexible Packaging, Corrugated, Labels, Folding Cartons, Paper & Industrial Automation

Company Description

A $400 MM producer of flexible packaging with 9 different locations across the country.

Job Title

Sales Representative

How long was client searching prior to our involvement?

The client was not actively searching but is always open to adding top-tier talent.

Did client have internal recruiting resources?

Without an internal recruiting function, they relied mainly on job postings. The job advertisements were not attracting the qualified talent they were looking for.

Why was this a real problem for the client?

The client needed someone to sell lidding films and rigid packaging across the Central region—a highly specialized skill set that is not easy to find. The position required a candidate with both industry-specific expertise and the drive to cover a challenging territory. Having partnered with this client on three prior successful placements, Connor McKercher understood the profile they were seeking.

How did this opportunity help the candidate?

We identified a strong candidate who had a proven track record of success but was eager for greater professional growth and earning potential. The client offered him a package that was hard to resist—double his base salary plus unlimited commission potential. The role aligned with his career aspirations as there was an established plan for professional advancement. It became a no-brain decision for the candidate.