Oppenheimer Promotes Walt Breeden and David Cheung


Tue. August 28th, 2012 - by Whit Grebitus

<p><strong>Vancouver, B.C.</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Oppenheimer is promoting two key players in its sales team. Walt Breeden and David Cheung are moving up the company ladder. Mr. Breeden brings 25 years of experience in produce to his role of Director of Sales for Canada, according to a press release. He began with Oppenheimer in 1987 selling California-grown produce throughout Western Canada. In his new role, Mr. Breeden will continue to strategically oversee the efforts of Oppenheimer’s Western Canadian sales team while aiming to increase sales in Eastern Canada.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Walt Breeden, states, “As our business expands eastward, it’s imperative that we leverage the consumer behavior and buying patterns in those regions with Oppenheimer products.” Mr. Breeden, continues, “We offer a wide range of items that are suitable for the eastern market, like our new apple varieties.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> David Cheung will step into Breeden’s previous role of Sales Manager in Oppenheimer’s Vancouver office. In his new role, he be responsible for leading the local sales team. He will also be responsible for driving the company’s Western Canadian sales initiatives, the press release states.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> David Cheung, states, “The produce industry is dynamic and unpredictable.” He continues, “It’s important to have a flexible, adaptable team that is adept at building and maintaining relationships with various touch points. Understanding the needs of retailers is key, and I’m proud to say this is an area where Oppenheimer’s sales team excels.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “David is a team player and a natural leader,” Mr. Breeden, states. “His tremendous knowledge of the produce industry combined with an aptitude for customer service makes him an invaluable asset to both our sales team and Oppenheimer.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.oppyproduce.com" target="_new"> Oppenheimer </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">