Kurt Schaefer
Manufacturer’s Representative at R. C. Merchant & Co., Inc.- Claim this Profile
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R. C. Merchant & Co., Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturer’s Representative
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Aug 2020 - Present
RCM was established in 1924 and continues to be family-owned, with a rich history and culture. I support long term business growth initiatives for the manufacturers I represent, through OEMs, CMs and authorized distribution channels. My territory includes OH, W.PA, and N.IN. Lines in OH/W.PA include: * Fujipoly (Thermal Interface Materials & ZEBRA Conn) * Comchip (Board Level Diodes & Rectifiers) * ISC-Interconnect Solutions Co. (Complex Harness/Cable Assembly and Overmolding), * JN White (Graphic Overlays, Membrane Switches, Custom Labels, Complete User Interface Assembly) * JARO Thermal (Heatsinks & Fans) I also support the same manufacturers in N.IN in addition to KEMET/YAGEO (capacitors, resistors, magnetics, sensors, actuators) starting in 2022! Show less
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HEICO
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Supply Chain Manager
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Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
Aftermarket electro-mechanical parts serving major airlines Aftermarket electro-mechanical parts serving major airlines
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Vexos
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Business Development
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Apr 2017 - May 2019
Full-service manufacturer, specializing in Custom Material Solutions and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) to a diverse group of OEMs and other product based companies. With two distinctive, but related service offerings, Vexos is the perfect partner when in need of better custom part sourcing or full product manufacturing. With manufacturing locations in the US, Canada and Asia, Vexos’ global infrastructure and solutions provide the flexibility to fit customer’s needs from the simplest to the most complex. To learn more, please visit us at vexos.com. Show less
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RBB
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Feb 2012 - Apr 2017
Functional Manager within the Customer Centric Team (CCT) structure. Lead our Quote Team consisting of a Sr Buyer and Mfg Engineer. Focused on training, quote processing, forecasting, and building core business with new and existing customers.
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Inside Sales Leader
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Oct 2011 - Feb 2012
First supervisory position of my career. Responsible for leading the inside sales team, driving quote efforts, outside sales and prospecting in order to meet annual business goals.
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Program Manager
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Mar 2007 - Oct 2011
This position was created based on my organizational skills and success in helping to get projects out on time and within budget. Primary responsibilities for this role included quoting, inside sales, and project management.
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Account Manager
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Jun 2003 - Mar 2007
Assigned as outside sales representative for key accounts, while continuing to prospect in an effort to grow sales and exceed goals.
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Business Development
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Oct 2001 - Jun 2003
Responsible for growing an account base through prospecting, cold calling and outside sales.
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Square D by Schneider Electric
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Engineer
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Jun 2000 - Jul 2001
Started as an intern in the East Lansing, MI field office before graduating from MSU in December 2000. Hired as full-time employee and moved to Cleveland, Ohio in January 2001. Sold electrical components through Grainger distribution at 12 different locations as a Sales Engineer. Managed a territory covering OH, W.PA, WV, and W.NY. Started as an intern in the East Lansing, MI field office before graduating from MSU in December 2000. Hired as full-time employee and moved to Cleveland, Ohio in January 2001. Sold electrical components through Grainger distribution at 12 different locations as a Sales Engineer. Managed a territory covering OH, W.PA, WV, and W.NY.
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Education
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Michigan State University
Bachelors, Engineering Arts (Applied Engineering Sciences)