Benjamin Austin Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

At Bermar, I hold the position of Global Business Development Manager, where I am responsible for driving our international growth and expanding our market presence across key regions. Bermar is renowned for its Le Verre de Vin+ preservation system, a trusted solution in the hospitality industry with over 60,000 installations in more than 90 countries.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Partnerships:I identify and cultivate relationships with distributors, hospitality groups, and key stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of Bermar’s preservation systems.Market Expansion:I spearhead efforts to enter new markets by analysing trends, assessing opportunities, and adapting Bermar’s offerings to meet regional needs.Product Promotion:I collaborate with marketing and product teams to create and execute promotional strategies that drive demand and increase sales.Training & Support:I provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to partners and distributors, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to successfully promote and support our products.Skills & Expertise:International Business DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsSales & Marketing LeadershipMarket Entry & ExpansionDistributor ManagementWine & Beverage Industry KnowledgeAt Bermar, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that enhance the guest experience and drive profitability in the hospitality industry. I am passionate about helping businesses around the world unlock the full potential of their wine and beverage programmes.

London, England, United Kingdom

To manage, and build, the Beer, Wine and Spirits offering across multiple Restaurants, Retail spaces and online - including our very own Winery

Spearheading the STC group (including Tanglewood & Traditional Wine Rack Company), Sorrells Custom Wine Rooms is a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke Wine Cellars and Wine Cellar conditioning equipment. Sales• Leadership• Steering a business through the pandemic, and prospering• Increasing revenues• Increasing the number of Wine Cellar builds• Establishing key partnerships • Marketing • Relationship building• Management, nurturing and conversion of new leads • Project management – seeing projects through the enquiry, design, and the installation stage. • Working with HNWI’s to achieve luxury, bespoke Wine Spaces • Working with Interior Designers, Architects and Contractors and building relationships with these businesses• Skills include – Organisation, Empathy, Negotiation, Listening, patience, desire• Marketing – partnership creation. Building on network contacts and discovering new, exciting ways of expanding the business • Social Media Creation• Event planning and management• Creative thinking – ‘Ideas Man!

Marks Tey, Essex, United Kingdom

London

A consultancy specialising in representation, sales, marketing and strategy for brands and products within the Wine and Hospitality industries.We are able to represent brands in the UK and Globally who are looking for new distributors, or who are looking to increase their sales in specific regions.We are able to take your product to its designated marketplace and act as Global Sales Managers and Business Development.We are able to help with the strategy of the business, help with staff training, work with Press and Influencers to increase sales.We can help establish wine lists, and maintain those lists. Train your staff and hold wine events for your customers.

London, United Kingdom

In this role I have been tasked with: - searching for dynamic businesses around the world to distribute our world-famous wine storage equipment brands.- Analysing the Wine, F&B and Luxury goods markets in particular regions and territories to determine their valuation. - Contacting and meeting with potential distributors in order to determine their suitability to represent the luxury brand.- Searching for new Global Key Accounts for our EuroCave Professional brand in order to gain repeat business from distributor Hotel and Interior Design groups. Some skills that I used in this role:- Communication and Interpersonal Skills- Collaberation Skills- Negotiation and Persuasion Skills- Project Management- Research and Strategy- Business Intelligence

London, United Kingdom

Formally Around Wine, EuroCave UK was purchased by EuroCave in 2013 and is now one of three wholly owned subsidaries of the famous French wine cabinet brand. In my role as UK General Manager I reported directly to the President of EuroCave and was responsible for a team of 7 people based in our showroom and offices on Chiltern Street in Marylebone, London. Skills used in this role were:Brand ManagmentHuman ResourcesSales - both B2C and B2BMarketingFinancial - budgets, P&LLeadershipProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceAfter Sales and Technical ServicingGeneral Business AcumenEvent ManagementAnalytical thinkingLuxury Goods High Net Worth client experience Wine Storage AdviceWine Storage Design

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the business to business sales of EuroCave wine cabinets, dispensers, preservation systems and racking in the UK.Relationship BuildingAccount ManagementEvent Management and CreationConcept DesignProject ManagementSalesCustomer Service

Bristol, United Kingdom

New Business Sales and Account Management - On TradePrivate Client SalesEvent Design and ManagementWine school opening and client training - WSET 1&2Management of 2 retail storesBrand Ambassador and Brand ManagementLogistical and Stock Management - Bonded & DPCustomer wine list constructionProfit margin calculation

Bristol, United Kingdom

Responsible for a team of three Sommeliers. Winning and Maintaining an AA Notable Wine List. Hosting and planning new and exciting wine events. Staff training. Margin capture. Stock control. Winner of 2012 Bristol Good Food Awards 'Best Fine Dining Wine List'

Bristol

Responsible for over 100 on-trade accounts in the South-West. Planning events, hosting staff training, writing wine lists and problem solving.

Melbourne, Australia

General day to day Sommelier work in the Restauarant specialising in European wines. Retail work in City Wine Shop specialising in Australian and Victorian wines.

5 years of service for Marriott Hotels. Starting as Part-time Roomservice Associate working up to Food and Beverage Supervisor. Regularly holding Duty Management shifts and also being a Licensee at the property.

Diploma In Wine And Spirits

Advanced Certificate In Wine And Spirits

Merit

Avce, Hospitality And Catering

Activities and Societies: NVQ2 in Food Preparation and Cooking, NVQ1 Coaching,

Gcse'S

GCSE's grade c-e