Corby Klein
About Corby Klein
Corby Klein is a Business Development Manager at AWT Labels & Packaging, with a background in sales and packaging spanning over two decades. He has extensive experience in the nutraceutical and supplement industries and has held significant roles at Olympak Printing & Packaging and Medtronic.
Work at AWT Labels & Packaging
Corby Klein has served as the Business Development Manager at AWT Labels & Packaging since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. His responsibilities include identifying market opportunities and formulating effective sales strategies tailored to the packaging industry. Klein's experience in the sector enhances his ability to adapt to market changes and customer needs.
Previous Experience at Olympak Printing & Packaging
Before joining AWT Labels & Packaging, Corby Klein worked at Olympak Printing & Packaging for 17 years, from 2005 to 2022. He held the position of National Sales Manager, where he was responsible for overseeing sales operations and developing strategies to increase market share. His tenure in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area allowed him to build extensive relationships within the packaging industry.
Background in Manufacturing Packaging Engineering
Corby Klein began his career as a Manufacturing Packaging Engineer at Medtronic, where he worked for one year from 1998 to 1999. This role provided him with foundational knowledge in packaging processes and engineering, contributing to his later success in sales and business development within the packaging sector.
Education and Expertise in Packaging Engineering
Klein studied Industrial Technology with a focus on Packaging Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Stout from 1989 to 1994. His education equipped him with technical skills and knowledge essential for understanding packaging systems and materials, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across sales, marketing, and operations.
Skills in Sales and Strategic Planning
Corby Klein possesses a strong skill set in strategic planning, sales team management, and supplier/distributor management. He specializes in cultivating relationships with key decision-makers and has extensive experience in the nutraceutical and supplement industries. His ability to quickly adapt to business changes and acquisitions has been a significant asset in his professional journey.