Thomas Brinkman Email & Phone Number

Southern California

• A leading provider of dinnerware, retherm systems, and meal delivery systems for healthcare food service markets. The company offers healthcare systems, equipment, and tray-top products in the United States and Canada
• Leverage strong product knowledge to develop and grow market share in the healthcare vertical market
• Develop and implement sales strategies and plans to drive sales within designated territory

Los Angeles, California

• SR. ACCOUNT MANAGER, HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST
• Leverage strong product knowledge of Dinex, Cambro, Alluserv and Lakeside to develop and penetrate major hospital accounts including PIH Whittier, Queen of the Valley Hospital, Huntington Hospital, City of Hope and.
• Drive new business through distribution channel in an open territory targeting hospital and hotel vertical markets
• Develop sales plans with clear and defined strategies; implement creative and vigorous account development activities utilizing strong prospecting and closing skills

Pasadena, California

• Earned national recognition as “Rookie of the Year”
• Consistently achieved top sales producer in the region year after year
• Represented and sold healthcare products Dinex, Cambro, Alluserv, Lakeside and Carlisle into nursing homes and hospital accounts
• Managed contract accounts including Sodexo, Premiere, Morrison, Front Porch and various management groups
• Established and serviced profitable new food chain accounts, such as Stacked Chain, Wetzel Pretzel and Blaze Pizza, to name a few
• Established and maintained excellent relationships with foodservice directors, administrators and chefs through delivering outstanding customer service and relationship building skills

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Drove business growth for multiple manufacturers supplying restaurant equipment to dealers and wholesale distributors; represented Seco Therma Systems, Dinex, Proex, Hoffmaster, Alluserv, Piper Products, and Turbo Air
• Promoted sales of proprietary Meal Delivery Systems to healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers throughout territory
• Successfully achieved 100% penetration in Las Vegas territory for meal delivery equipment manufacturer; supported sales growth through training clients on proper operation and maintenance systems
• Successfully established and maintained ongoing relationships with major distributors, including Sysco Walnut, Sysco San Diego, US Foods Corona, King Pack, Edward Don, Newport Farms, American Paper, Chefs Toys, Dairy.
• Acquired and managed two imported refrigeration lines, increasing manufacturer sales from $20,000 to over $3 million annually through providing manufacturers with market intelligence to guide competitive pricing and.
• Developed new business opportunities with manufacturers, dealers and end-users; consistently exceeded sales forecasts while supporting and strengthening existing customer base

Wilmington, CA

• Successful start-up specializing in the sale and distribution of biodegradable, sustainable tableware and cutlery to the general public
• Established e-commerce business which generated $1 million in sales within two years
• Sold the company for a significant profit in 2009 to Earth Smart, LLC