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Pati Kelly

Wire and Cable Recruiter

Pati is an executive recruiter specializing in the wire & cable industry. She helps manufacturers find sales, operations and engineering talent to help grow their companies.

847.307.7128

pk@egretconsulting.com

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Salaries College Graduates are Expecting

As we enter a new graduation season, I know the electrical industry is trying to bring in more entry level recent college graduates. The current labor market is so tight with shortages in all areas, I found this article of interest. If you are recruiting new recent college graduates you might want to think about what your starting salaries should be.

Despite the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, college students are optimistic about their future employment opportunities. About 17% of students expect to earn more than $85,000 per year from their first job after graduation, according to a recent survey by AIG Retirement Services and EVERFI of over 20,000 college students nationwide. The $85,000 starting salary was the most common response from students.

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Industry Talent

As a recruiter in the wire & cable industry, I talk to high level executives every day. Many of these contacts are looking for new opportunities. Are you ready to change the direction of your company? Hire senior management with fresh ideas? Replace someone who left or is retiring next year? Below are summaries of 3 individuals I am working with. Contact me if you would like to discuss their backgrounds further.

Technical Sales Manager based in Northeast Region

Specification sales
Sells into industrial, construction, architects, contractors, and engineers
Grew new sales $1MM in 2020
Worked with connectors, fittings, tools, electrical boxes, and switches

Regional Sales Manager who wants next step up in his career

Sold in Industrial, OEM, HVAC, Security
Managed a Territory $30 MM
Worked with customers in distribution, engineering firms, contactors, and end-users
Managed 4 rep firm agencies

VP/General Manager