Russ Lauer

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About Russ Lauer

Results driven, service oriented sales, business development and operations management professional with a successful track record of developing and implementing creative strategies and programs that result in opening new domestic and international market segments and achieving profitable sales and revenue growth.Excels at shaping customers needs on the front line and up through C-Level relationships by developing and selling "win-win" solutions. Customer facing leader with the ability to project market needs, develop new products to improve profits, increase sales and extend market penetration through sales channel development.Technology driven industry experience in automotive, healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical, plastics, electronics, consumer products, appliance, material handling and contract manufacturing. Experienced with highly-technical, custom engineered products and services.International experience in Europe, South & Central America, Asia and Mexico.Specialties: International Business Development & Growth / Sales Management / Sales Operations / Marketing Management / Mexico Manufacturing Operations / Domestic and International Trade Shows / Managing International and Domestic Sales Representatives / Strategic Planning / Contract Negotiation / Resource Management / Strategic Alliances & Acquisitions / Joint Ventures / Sales Forecasting / Budget Management / Product Development / Risk Mitigation / Cost Containment / C-Level Client Relationship Management / P&L Management / Industrial Markets / Automated Assembly / Automation Equipment / Robotics / Metal Fabrication