Eric Weissman

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Pro Scout, AHL and Reserve List at Los Angeles Kings

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Eric Weissman is a Professional Scout for the Los Angeles Kings, focusing on the AHL and reserve list prospects. With prior scouting experience for the Buffalo Sabres and a Bachelors from SUNY Cortland, he has a deep understanding of the NHL draft pipeline and player evaluation.

Outside of his official role, Eric is passionate about mentoring the next generation of hockey professionals, frequently sharing advice and best practices for aspiring scouts. He is also a fan of the Chicago Bears, reflecting an interest in professional football.

He made a significant career transition, leaving a role in freight sales at Uber to pursue his passion for hockey scouting full-time.

Personality Overview

Example Driven

Fair-minded

Consensus Builder

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Topics They Care About

Professional Scouting
Shares his 'best practices' for scouting, emphasizing the importance of communication, regional knowledge, and understanding what defines an NHL-caliber player.
Player Development
His work focuses on AHL and reserve list prospects. He advocates for watching the American Hockey League to understand and evaluate player growth trajectories.
Mentoring Talent
Identifies as a "Hockey Ops Teacher, " offering guidance and insights to students and those aspiring to a career in professional hockey operations.

Media Appearances

Eric has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2017
Pro Scout, AHL and Reserve List at Los Angeles Kings
6-2022 - 6-2023
OS&D Specialist at Uber Freight
8-2021 - 6-2022
Mid Market Freight Sales at Uber Freight
5-2019 - 8-2021
Carrier Sales, Account Executive at Uber Freight
8-2014 - 7-2017
Scout at Buffalo Sabres

Education

2003 - 2007
Bachelor's of Science from State University of New York Cortland

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Exp : 13 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Pro Scout, AHL and Reserve List at Los Angeles Kings
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Insights For Selling To Eric

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eric is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eric

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eric move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Eric take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Eric

Personality Compatibility


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