Placement Report
Result Placement
Days to Present Placed Candidate 69
Days to Placement 95
Total Candidates Presented 5
Total Candidates Interviewed by Client 2
Total Prospects DDI Spoke With 5
Lead Consultant

Connor McKercher

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

Company Description

A private equity–backed producer of flexible packaging with over 10 sites and multiple divisions nationwide.

Job Title

Sales Representative

How long was client searching prior to our involvement?

The client had been searching for just one week before engaging Connor.

Did client have internal recruiting resources?

While they did have internal recruiting resources and job postings in place, they were struggling to identify candidates with the specific industry experience required.

Why was this a real problem for the client?

The role demanded someone who could manage an existing book of business while also driving new organic growth, a combination that is difficult to find. The client’s internal processes were turning up candidates, but not the right type of candidates. Without someone who understood the industry, the risk was losing ground with existing customers and missing growth opportunities in a competitive market.

How did this opportunity help the candidate?

The candidate was motivated to make a change—his manager had just left the company, and several colleagues were considering the same. Coupled with a series of questionable strategic decisions at his prior employer, he felt the need to take control of his career. This opportunity provided both stability and growth potential, making it the right move at the right time.