Owner
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Bottle Grove Wine And Spirits
Dec 2023 - Present
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Bottle Grove Wine and Spirits
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Bottle Grove Wine and Spirits
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Brian Mckee is listed as Bottle Grove Wine and Spirits at Bottle Grove Wine and Spirits, based in Brooklyn, New York, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Brian Mckee.
Brian Mckee previously worked as Owner at Bottle Grove Wine And Spirits and Wine and Spirits Portfolio Manger at Gasko And Meyer, Inc. Brian Mckee holds Certificate Of Food And Beverage Management from Cornell University.
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About Brian Mckee
I am a wine and spirits sales expert for on and off premise, direct to consumer (DTC) sales, and wholesale supply and distribution. I'm a wine slinger, music lover, and spreader of revelry.Starting in retail wine sales and moving to wholesale, direct sales, operations, and portfolio management, I've delivered record breaking revenues through wine distribution channels and strategy, cold calling, social media, e-commerce, wine tastings, and special events.My sweet spot and passion is in procurement, education, and training people. I take special pride in having cultivated meaningful, lasting industry relationships. I've traveled around the globe building a prized network of international winemakers from several generations in the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. With eight years as a business owner, running every aspect of a fine wine importer, I bring deep insight into the industry and broad knowledge of domestic and international markets. As a portfolio manager, I have the privilege of building a new wine program and curation a stellar collection.I bring to work an innate ability to see obstacles as opportunities and adapt to shifting climates and circumstances. This has allowed me to be at the forefront of trends to seize market opportunities to drive sales. Successes Include:-Identifying first to market wineries and trends - Field Recordings, Broc Cellars, Reynvaan, Lo Fi WInery, Jolie Laide, Liquid Farm, Notre Dame des Pallieres, and Domaine L'Abbe Dine-Opening the some of the highest profile accounts in NYC as a sales representative - Eleven Madison Park, Momofuku, Blue Ribbon, Balthazar, Chambers Street Wines, Acker Merrall and Condit, etcWorking in a dynamic social environment comes natural to me. I'm an adaptable, thick-skinned chameleon with wide comfort range in dealing with a diverse distributor culture and customer base. I'm always ready to jump into action and tackle difficult challenges with a passion for delivering world-class customer service and brilliant sales results. Those how know me say I bring integrity, commitment to quality, and a joie de vivre.
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Bottle Grove Wine And Spirits
8 roles · 30 years
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Wine And Spirits Portfolio Manger
Gasko And Meyer, Inc
I was recruited to build a new wine program for all of New York State and to expand into the NYC market. I lead the winery procurement, sales strategy, day to day sales operations, inventory, compliance, distributor management, and wine and spirit sales team.Key accomplishments:-Opening high profile on and off premise around the state-Introducing first to market wineries-Rebuilt critical industry and customer relations-Created entirely new wine and spirits portfolio-Increased sales of wine and spirits over 350% from 2017 to 2023
Sep 2018 - Jan 2024
Business Owner
Encore Wine Imports
With my business partner I shaped and grew the company into a successful wine importer/distributor. I managed the full scope of operations, distribution, inventory, compliance, marketing, POS, and customer relationships focusing on wholesale channels in New York and New Jersey. I build and trained sale teams that consistently overachieved to the point where demand outpaced supply.Key Accomplishments:-Bringing first to market wineries.-Innovating multi-book portfolio tastings in NYC.-Introduced website, marketing, and social media campaigns.-Opening top accounts with high profile restaurants and stores
Mar 2010 - Sep 2018
Wine Slinger And Spreader Of Revelry
Encore Wine Imports
2010 - 2018
~8 yrs
Ex; Sales Rep Martin Scott Wines
Winebow, Formerly Martin Scott Wines, Ltd.
I hit the ground running and delivered results in the fine wine retail and wholesale market in New York City. I provided a high level of detailed service to a demanding customer base, including a well rounded knowledge of fine wines along with strong organizing, communication, and customer relationship-building skills.Key Accomplishments:-Opening key accounts and growing sales with new customers for the company with restaurant groups such as Blue Ribbon-Creation of account focused tasting sheets-Ability to connect with accounts across the city, be they stores in Coney Island or top restaurants in Manhattan
Jun 2005 - Mar 2010
Retail Wine Sales
Red White And Bubbly Llc
In this retail sales position I had the honor of working with the former President of the Sommelier Society of America.
2004 - 2005
~1 yr
Wine And Spirits Sales Rep.
Bayfield Importing
Working with Bayfield I created a sales route that covered most of New York State.
2004 - 2005
~1 yr
Key Grip/Electrician/Department Head In Film/Music Video/Television
I worked on many different projects on New York, New Jersey, and Texas. I handled scouting, planning, budgeting, execution, troubleshooting, and communications for day to day filming operations. I was on the first film crew to use a 360 degree lens and the last music video crew to film the WTC.Key Accomplishments/Contributions:-Worked as both a key grip and electrician on television/music video/and film shoots including Wu Tang Clan VIdeos, Law and Order, Spiderman, and the Oscar winning Boys Don't Cry-Volunteered and worked lighting Ground Zero for the rescue effort after 9/11
1997 - 2004
~7 yrs
5 education records
Brian Mckee education
Certificate Of Food And Beverage Management
Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Literature
Bachelor'S Degree
Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature, General
Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General
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Brian Mckee works for Bottle Grove Wine and Spirits.
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Brian Mckee is listed as Bottle Grove Wine and Spirits at Bottle Grove Wine and Spirits.
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Brian Mckee is based in Brooklyn, New York, United States while working with Bottle Grove Wine and Spirits.
What companies has Brian Mckee worked for?
Brian Mckee has worked for Bottle Grove Wine And Spirits, Gasko And Meyer, Inc, Encore Wine Imports, Winebow, Formerly Martin Scott Wines, Ltd., and Red White And Bubbly Llc.
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Brian Mckee holds Certificate Of Food And Beverage Management from Cornell University.
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