In this episode of the "Leader in Highlight" podcast series, Jackie Mattox, the Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics, speaks with Michelle Jobst from Jobst Incorporated, a manufacturer’s rep firm. Michelle shares her journey of how she came full circle into her family business at Jobst, from going on sales calls with her father as a child to graduating college with a degree in International Business and working her way through different corporate positions before returning to the Jobst organization.
Jackie and Michelle discuss the markets and industries that Jobst serves and the company's desire to be at the forefront of innovation. Jackie and Michelle also reflect on their initial meeting through MANA and Michelle's journey as the first woman on the MANA board as the elected chairperson. Michelle shares her thoughts on attracting young people to the industry and the importance of thinking outside the box when it comes to new hires. The discussion ends with Michelle emphasizing the importance of mentorship and connection and inviting women to the conversation. Tune in to the episode to gain insights from Michelle’s journey and her thoughts on the industry's future.
In this episode of the "Leader in Highlight" podcast series, Jackie Mattox, the Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics, speaks with Michelle Jobst from Jobst Incorporated, a manufacturer’s rep firm. Michelle shares her journey of how she came full circle into her family business at Jobst, from going on sales calls with her father as a child to graduating college with a degree in International Business and working her way through different corporate positions before returning to the Jobst organization.
Jackie and Michelle discuss the markets and industries that Jobst serves and the company's desire to be at the forefront of innovation. Jackie and Michelle also reflect on their initial meeting through MANA and Michelle's journey as the first woman on the MANA board as the elected chairperson. Michelle shares her thoughts on attracting young people to the industry and the importance of thinking outside the box when it comes to new hires. The discussion ends with Michelle emphasizing the importance of mentorship and connection and inviting women to the conversation. Tune in to the episode to gain insights from Michelle’s journey and her thoughts on the industry's future.