Alan G. Email & Phone Number

Northeast & Mid Atlantic Regions

• Responsible for Sales in 14 markets from Maine to Virginia for our wines from Spain, Argentina and Chile.
• YTD showing a 75% increase in sales and depletions
• Opened up 5 new markets resulting in additional sales
• Creating a Direct to Retail business model

New York, United States

Assisting wine retail and restaurants source and develop private label and control brands from all around the world. Also consulting for sales, management and distribution services as well as independent wine and spirit sales and management.

United States

Due to a change of business operations, Meridian Prime will no longer import wines as of 2024. Meridian Prime W & S imports of some of South Africa's best wines. Small production boutique wines as well as volume driven wines of top quality and value that can't be matched. We have launched an amazing spirits business which will take the market by storm, you.

My position along with two others were eliminated due to significant loss of business during Covid.Signorello Estate is a limited production Napa winery with outstanding wines from our estate. We also produce Fuse, Edge and Trim sourced from some of the best fruit throughout California. 2017 was a year of strengthening the core business and cleaning up the.

I managed two markets for this importer of wine from South Africa and France. I am pleased that in a short period of time, I was able to get the business turned around from years of lost sales to an increase of 14%. I did this by brand building, increasing distribution and creating brand ambassadors. I also conducted 114 tasting events and seminars with a.

Greater New York City Area

• Began working for this revolutionary company at product launch and have been instrumental in brand building and pioneering Coravin to Restaurants, Wine shops, Importers, Suppliers, Wine Distributors, Wineries.
• Top producing region in the company delivering over 40% of field sales business* Opened 346 unique accounts in the market
• 140% year over year growth
• Developed By the Coravin glass program which lead to 83 BTC placements nationally
• Total Wine built distribution from 36 to 105 stores while driving their sales 300%
• Development of Point of sale materials and sales programs

• Palmaz Vineyards is a luxury producer of fine wines from the Napa Valley under the brand names Palmaz Vineyards and Cedar Knoll. I control 14 state markets from New England through Virginia and have been responsible.
• Winery shipments increased 328% over four years
• Depletions increased more than 300% in four years
• Closing percentage of 51% of accounts sold
• Managing inventory levels and profitable programming to maximize sell through
• 30 yearly targeted events positioned to high end clientele which account for 10% of sales

• Sales and distribution of Lancaster Estate and Roth Cabernets in 26 Eastern states. This expansion position placed an emphasis on Major Market growth. Sold through licensed distributors, development of product.
• Significantly increased distribution by 34% by focusing reps to build distribution through presentations
• Depletions increased 41% as a result of base building and development of sell through programs
• Offered innovative and unique programming concepts to generate brand excitement

• Responsible for sales of Riedel Crystal, the Worlds Best Wine glasses to On and Off Premise wine accounts. Management of key fine wine distributor and their 100 person sales force. Direct supervision of three.
• Sales increased 41% in my tenure
• Consumer tasting events increased by 2080% in three years as a result of marketing efforts
• Increased Lauber Imports shipments 52% over three years by implementing training procedures, setting brand goals and expectations as well as sell through programming
• Recognized multiple times by the owners for strategic planning and execution of business plans

• FOB Accessories is a manufacturer of value priced costume jewelry and a marketer/importer of accessories and novelties. Presented company products to all Food, Drug, Mass, Wholesale and Specialty accounts across the.
• Hired 75 independent sales reps to cover the Top 50 markets with projected Sales of $2 Million
• Formed Dollar Nation – a sales division dedicated to the sales and marketing of company product lines, affiliated companies, and manufacturer and importers to independent dollar stores across the country.

Responsible for development and implementation of merchandising plans for the top distributor of Wine and Spirits in New York; including shelf management, space allocation and visual presentation. Built partnership with brand suppliers to stimulate their sales. Direct Management of 10 merchandisers to maximize their production and increase revenue.

• Responsible for sales of Power Wheels, Ride Ons and Preschool Sports to Toys R Us. Sales Volume exceeded $100 Million for all three categories segments
• Q1 – Q3 exceeded shipping goals by 20%
• OTC Sales up 12% by increasing consumer promotions

• Key Account Manager - North EastPromoted to sell to larger National and Regional accounts KB Toy, Zany Brainy, Caldor, & Wanna Play. Sales Volume exceeded $15 Million.Sales Representative - Mid Atlantic Region Sold to.
• Showed consistent sales increases of 13% and 15% and respectively
• Noodle Kidoodle “Rookie Vendor of the Year”

• Key Account Manager/Broker Manager, - Rochester, NYHandled $6 million in sales activity in the Upstate New York market for all trade accounts. Managed and trained retail brokers with 30 sales people in the market to.
• Circle of Excellence Fiscal 1992 and Fiscal 1994
• 1994 Increased Sales 6% versus Last Year
• 1993 Increased Sales 10% in Key Accounts
• 1992 Increased Sales 15% versus Last YearSales Representative - PhiladelphiaResponsible for direct sales in the greater Philadelphia market to Food, Drug, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale accounts with sales volume.
• Circle of Excellence 1990