Alex Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago Winery

- Managed the Chicago Winery Grand Opening November 2022. A 6,000 sq. ft. space including a fully functioning winery, private event space, tasting room, and LIVA restaurant.- Oversaw Brooklyn Winery’s move to new Williamsburg location February 2023, and Rosette restaurant opening.- Developed and executed a segment marketing strategy to support all.

Stonestreet Winery - Alexander Valley, CA

• Promoted to Estate Manager
• Oversees all DTC staff and day to day tasting room operations: sales plans and initiatives, customer service, inventory accuracy, cash reconciliation, shipping orders, profitability, operating expenses and staff.
• Maintains a consistent, reliable means of monitoring tasting room performance through delivery of monthly sales and referral reports. Monitors sales trends and budget, adjusting business strategies as needed to meet.
• Leads the team in business development by establishing reciprocal partnerships with key winery and resort personnel & private drivers to ensure regular bookings of highly qualified guests
• Coaches and develops direct reports so they represent the highest level of expertise available in the wine industry with an emphasis on salesmanship, wine education and gracious hospitality.
• Provides clear, on-going communication to VP of DTC and direct reports through consistent and timely conversations, establishing specific and clearly communicated performance goals and delivering meaningful annual.

Oakville, California

• Promoted to Estate Host
• Managed relationships and sales for 1000 active members (Chris Carpenter portfolio - Cardinale, Lokoya, Caladan, Mt. Brave, and La Jota)
• Provided guest experience that exceeds luxury expectations resulting in $1M annual sales
• Developed list of nationwide travel dinner partners resulting in $200K annual sales
• Created daily direct email/phone campaigns resulting $1.1M annual sales
• Implemented an Automatic Allocation Program resulting in $500K annual sales

Healdsburg, California, United States

Promoted to Marketing Manager· Managed all sponsorships: athletes, influencers, celebrities, events, and non-profits· Event activation - Amgen TOC, Pro Cycle Challenge, Freeride World Tour, Aspen Fashion Week, etc.· Managed Digital Content Calendar· Oversaw on-time delivery of all featured content for eCommerce, Direct Mail, Email, and Digital Marketing·.

· Promoted to Merchandising Coordinator· Managed bi-annual sample distribution to outside sales agencies· Nationwide travel servicing retail accounts· Designed and coordinated trade show booths for Outdoor Retailer, SIA, GOA, etc.· Managed corporate Point of Sale rack and fixture program· Implemented color story tool for sales team to better utilize.

· Promoted to Dealer Service Representative· Call Center Duties· Inside order management· Data Entry

· Call Center Duties· Managed customer claims for repaired and replaced product

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Jazz/Jazz Studies