YORK, PA — JLS Automation, a robotic solutions supplier for the food packaging industry, welcomes Jim Jeffries to its sales team as it looks to the future with an eye for growth.
As the company’s new Southwestern regional sales manager, Jeffries is tasked with growing sales in California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.
Jeffries has extensive sales experience in the automation industry. His career in automation began after he received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. His experience is drawn from his diverse work history, including his time as a sales engineer at larger companies such as Videojet Technologies, as well as manufacturing engineer at Varian Medical Systems.
Jeffries joins JLS Automation from Pearson Packaging Solutions, where he served as regional sales manager, working with customers to optimize their packaging processes through automation.
“Jim is a talented sales professional, and we are excited to welcome him to the JLS team,” said Mike Newcome, VP of sales at JLS. “His strong experience with automated food system sales and engineering, as well as his knowledge of the region, coupled with our existing support resources, will help him hit the ground running.”
