Eric W. Wiedemer
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PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE
SALES/MARKETING EXECUTIVE
offering an
SUMMARY outstanding record of
achievement in driving key performance results within the competitive
commercial/industrial food service equipment and supplies marketplace. A
versatile performer and business strategist offering broad-based expertise in
the delivery of revenue growth and profitability through “big picture” vision
and the cultivation/management of high quality client partnerships at the C
level. Areas of expertise include:
l Bid Preparation l New Business Development
l Engineering/Architectural
Firm Interface l Design and Specifications
Work
l Contract Negotiations l Project Management
l Client and Vendor Relations l Staff Supervision &
Motivational Leadership
EXPERIENCE BEST RESTAURANT EQUIP AND DESIGN, INC.,
Sales
Executive
Project manager handling new
development in the national chain restaurant industry
Responsible for bidding on
$3.5 million in institutional projects
Most recent
project completed; Bennigan’s,
CABLE-WIEDEMER, INC., Rochester
Vice
President/Sales and Marketing [1989- January 31, 2001 ]
Comprehensive
responsibility for the strategic planning, direction, and growth of a $6M sales
division of this venerable, family-owned three-generation commercial food
service equipment and supplies firm with locations in Rochester, Syracuse, and
Buffalo. Served as a key member of the executive team, comprised of the
Chairman of the Board, President, and Treasurer.
l Directed all facets of managing,
motivating, and developing an 11-member sales organization
l Prepared bids and negotiated major
contracts with private and public sector institutions
l Partnered with the region’s
leading architectural, engineering, and construction firms
l Orchestrated all phases of
project, from initial consultation phase through customer acceptance
l Prepared blueprint designs,
plans, and specifications in accordance with AIA regulations
l Managed vendor relations,
procurement, project installation, and showroom
l Administered all OSHA and
Selected
Project Highlights:
l $1.5M Frontier Field l $750K
l
$215K
l $180K Brooklea Country Club l
$172K
l $160K Locust
Hill Country Club l $135K
Rochester City Schools
l $100K ESL
Sports Facility l $94K Greece Central Schools
l Food Service purchasing for
entire Tops Markets l Kodak Park Renovation
Program
Secretary of Corporation [1986-1989]
Director of Purchasing [1983-1986] Sales
Representative [1980-1983]
EDUCATION
Aquinas
Institute, 1973-1977
AFFILI ATIONS Board of Directors, ARC of
Salvation Army
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Head Coach, Rochester Youth Hockey, Inc.,
1990-1998
Former Assistant Coach,
Aquinas Varsity Hockey Team