Jim Schlaffer

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About Jim Schlaffer

1) Technical Recruiter for biotech scientists, electronic technologists, engineers of all disciplines, sales, marketing, finance & accounting professionals (2) Professional tutor in mathematics and physics, middle school, high school and college level with specialties in algebra through calculus and AP Physics; I also tutor in English and essay writing, SAT and ACT exam preparation, college placement advisement, help with college apps, French, German and Mandarin Chinese.(3) Twenty years expertise in international sales, market research & product marketing of high technology products (B2B)- Tell me your top 5 customers, and I'll find you 25 more just like them - Tell me your top 5 competitors, and I'll find you 25 applications they're selling into, and where - Tell me 5 customers you'd like to acquire and I'll find out product specs and configurations you'll need to win their business - I'll find you highly qualified technical sales reps in Europe and Asia to grow your business • Regional Sales Management (USA) • International Sales Management (China/Europe/Asia) • Cold Calling & Lead Generation • Market Research (MRDs) • U.S. Department of Commerce Export Licensing • Price Quotes & Technical Proposals • Product Management • Identify & Profile Major Accounts • Technical Support to Customers • Customer Capture Strategizing • Contract Terms & Conditions Review • Large Account Sales • Liaise with Engineering & Field Sales • Manage Sales Pipeline and Sales Forecast • Fluent in French, German and Mandarin Market Research & Product Management U.S. & International Sales of High-Technology Products Specialties: China, Asia-Pacific & European Business Development (electronic components & capital equipment, in F.O./RF/microwave, T&M/metrology). Markets include biotech, aviation and aerospace, radar, satcom, telecom, wireless, fiber optics and consumer electronics. Product Management, Market Research (fiber optics/RF/electronics/semiconductors).