Phil Tondelli, CFSP

Phil Tondelli, CFSP

National Accounts Manager

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  • About me

    Director, Business Development

  • Education

    • Elmhurst College

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      BS Business Administration, Management and Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Co-Captain Football, Resident Advisor, Dean's List, Student Body Representative

  • Experience

    • Edward Don

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1991
      National Accounts Manager
    • Keating of Chicago

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1997
      Vice President, Sales & Marketing
    • Hatco Corporation

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2002
      Director, National Accounts

      • Developed national accounts central strategy with action plan for $36 million business.• Increased chain account sales by 26% and over $12 million.• Identified new product development opportunities, utilized company’s. resource capabilities resulting in 6 major product launches, generating 20% new business.• Created national account selling programs for rep groups to the end user, chain/dealer. • Collaborated with leading hotel chain with food broker to design new buffet program worth $1.4M.• Negotiated contracts with all major chains.• Certified in Rapport Leadership International Breakthrough Training. Show less

    • Fri-Jado Corporation, Inc.

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
      Consultant, Managing Director

      Manufacturer of international foodservice equipment.• Created new business marketing plan from zero dollars to $3.5M in year two.• Developed totally new U.S. parts and service network $300K in new parts sales.• Earned the leading multinational retail chains rotisserie and hot/cold display cases business worth $3M.• Hired and trained new distribution network.

    • Ready Access

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2011
      Managing Director

      The industry leader in Drive Thru Windows.• Created sustainable AIA Green LEED product initiatives and marketing programs.• Managed sales and marketing, customer service and service departments - staff of 10.• Negotiated contracts and account relationship management with the major burger national accounts, major coffee, and leading chicken chain resulting in over 75% of total business.

    • R.F. Technologies. Inc.

      Mar 2012 - Jul 2013
      Vice President of Sales

      R.F. Technologies, Inc. provides SAME DAY Nationwide Repair Service and Sales for drive-thru systems, surveillance systems, drive-thru timer systems, order confirmation systems, point-of-sale, drive-thru replacement parts, Music and TV, as well as no-contract monthly maintenance programs. RFT sells and repairs all makes and models.• Created strategic sales, training and marketing plan with monthly objectives and long term goals.• Instituted “Push - Pull” strategy focusing on both corporate and franchisee stake holders.• Managed key corporate account relationships and 8 team members.• Formulated territories by focusing on “branded concept accounts” which increased 3 territories sales by $700K. • Achieved 9% sales increase after 3 straight flat years. • Attained first ever corporate product listing which will result in $200K in new first year business. • Developed new major quick service chicken chain account order of over $450K in new business. Show less

    • Franklin Machine Products

      Aug 2013 - Feb 2018
      Director of Business Development

      FMP - The leader in replacement parts for foodservice equipment.• Developed and sold major Bagel company for non-food equipment parts and accessories worth $500K in new business. Won the business from a competitor after meeting prospect at RFMA trade show.• Cultivated new parts program with Branded - 4,400 restaurants worth $3M.• Generated pipeline of $1.8M. • Signed 2 major fast casual chains on a new Parts Program $250K.• Sold new food safety timer roll out including parts for major seafood chain resulting in $1.1M dollar account with a third party procurement. Show less

    • Admiral Craft Equipment Corp.

      Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
      Vice President National Accounts / Business Development

      Admiral Craft is a leader in foodservice equipment and supplies. In business since 1952, we continually strive to help our customers with innovative quality equipment, value pricing, industry benchmark for delivery and outstanding customer service.• Developed national sales accounts for 38-48 stores in three regions. • Signed on major chain account fast casual restaurants for refrigeration and hot food/cold food cases resulting in $110K year revenue.• Trained and developed relationships with West Coast major dealer with over 40 locations increasing sales by 15%.• Launched unique strategic marketing approach that opened up a whole new market.• Managed national territory dealers, chain accounts, service companies and end users.• Created and conducted dealer training for SEFA, Pride and Nissco buying groups education on product knowledge. Show less

    • FETCO

      Jun 2019 - Apr 2020
      Senior Director, National Accounts
    • Rep Concepts

      Jan 2022 - Nov 2024
      Vice President, Business Development
    • Professional Reps

      Nov 2024 - now
      Senior Director of Brand Development
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CFSP - Level 1

      NAFEM
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Phil Tondelli, CFSP
      Hall of Fame - 16" Softball - Wall of Fame 16" Softball Hall of Fame Mar 2018
    • Awarded to Phil Tondelli, CFSP
      NAFEM Honorary Doctorate FoodService Medallion NAFEM
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Parish Council Elected Member

      Issued by Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox
      Holy Apostles Greek OrthodoxAssociated with Phil Tondelli, CFSP
    • Served as a Head Coach in both baseball and basketball youth programs.

      Issued by Elmwood Park Youth Commission
      Elmwood Park Youth CommissionAssociated with Phil Tondelli, CFSP
    • Doctorate in FoodService, Sales & Marketing Chair and FCSI Liason committee member

      Issued by North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)
      North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)Associated with Phil Tondelli, CFSP
    • Membership Associate - Equipment Committee

      Issued by RCA - Research Chefs Association on Feb 2017
      RCA - Research Chefs AssociationAssociated with Phil Tondelli, CFSP