Andrea Bonello Email & Phone Number

Birkirkara, Malta

Responsible to identify gaps of opportunities within the craft and speciality beer market, and propose strategies for Brands within the company portfolio to fill in these gaps.Responsible to liaise with the Commercial Managers of both local and foreign products to follow up on these leads/opportunities with the sales team to conclude the sale.Responsible to actively look for opportunities to expand the Craft & Speciality portfolio, by actively searching for Craft & Speciality brands which would be interested in launching their brands in the local market.Will act as an ambassador of the Farsons, FBIC and Red Mill Brewing Co. beers when regularly visiting clients with the aim to educate the market about beer culture, and the importance of serving beer in its proper ways.Act as the company’s representative to introduce newly launched beers to key clients, which will then be followed up closely by the sales team to conclude the sale.Together with the Marketing Manager and Commercial Managers from both SFC and FBIC, the Beer Specialist will be responsible to draft and execute plans to improve the presence of our speciality brews in the on-premise sector.Responsible to organise Beer Tastings and Beer and Food pairing events with the aim to improve the presence of the speciality beers in the market.

Farsons

Prepare data and other essential information on particular market sizes, segments, trends and behavioural dynamics.Plan and ensure proper execution of advertising and promotion of current and new products falling with the product group.Develop communication and promotion campaigns for the products within the group.Preparation of annual sales forecasts and marketing expenditure budgets for product portfolio.Monitoring of performance of product group on the market and assess this in the light of competitive activities.On all marketing aspects concerning the product group, as directed and required, tender service and assistance to the Company's export business unit.Managing of the AB InBev portfolio which is the largest beer brewing company in the world.Managing of the Remy Cointreau portfolio which covers some of the world's leading and most renowned spirits in the beverage industry.Attending overseas trips to discuss new business opportunities with brand principals & area directors.Overseeing social media channel activities for the brand portfolio.

Sourcing new leads.Promoting the services of the company to prospective and existing clients. This includes attending fairs and doing sales calls locally or abroad.Preparing detailed offers and quotations to prospective and existing clientsPreparing detailed operation schedules for confirmed projectsExecuting operations for confirmed projectsFollow up and preparation of detailed invoicing of confirmed projects

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Issuing of group movements & function sheets. Updating monthly calendar of events. Continuous liaison with DMC’s, internal departments and external suppliers. Working on the logistics for future upcoming groups. Corresponding with clients over group arrangements & issuing of group & tour sheet information. Daily management of local on site events and in house conference groups.

St. Julians

Establish and maintain contacts through various means.Compile quotes and Banquet Event Orders for all functions.Maximise sales as mush as possible and always try exceeding previous month’s recordsLiaising & dealing with clients at all stages of the event to ensure that the respective event goes according to plan

Baystreet

Overseeing the main operation of whole department.Perform Market Analysis and ensure optimum pricing strategies for our products & services.Ensuring that budgets are met and exceeded.Compile research and target niches through various strategies that are custom made for each project.Active Up selling

Valletta

Assisting MICE manager in daily work such as dealing with correspondence & emails.The booking of fam trips around the island & also scheduling site inspections in established Hotels.Being present to actual conferences / meetings and ensuring that all customer expectations are met.

Galway

Managing the morning / evening shiftPreparing banquet orders and setupsWine sommelier in a la carte dining restaurant

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