Christopher Wilsford Email & Phone Number

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Paris, Île-de-France, France

• National Level: On-Trade Steering Committee member>Good governance body ensuring long term growth of business stakes & talent pool by designing and implementing short & medium term On-Trade Strategies in line with.
• National Level: On-Trade Steering Committee member>Good governance body ensuring long term growth of business stakes & talent pool by designing and implementing short & medium term On-Trade Strategies in line with.
• Regional Level: Regional Director Paris1. Team Managementa. Leading a team of 8 talents: 5 sales representatives & 3 key account managersb. Supervising 3 regional Business Units: "High Image Accounts" (Palaces and.

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

• Sales & Business Development High Energy Dining, Fine Dining & Restaurants: Turnover 5.5m€ (+22% in value & +9% volume)
• Regional & National On-Trade Groups (Moma Group, Paris Society, Blackcode, Dogus Group, …)Implementation of joint business plans embedded in pluriannual umbrella agreementsBespoke contract building with external and.
• Independent Accounts: Les Bains, Medellin, Gesher, Gypsi Motel …Account acquisition: +26 partners with… Show more
• Independent Accounts: Les Bains, Medellin, Gesher, Gypsi Motel …Account acquisition: +26 partners with portfolio approachActivations& Brand footprint: +5 Flagships showcasing priority brands (Dom Pérignon, Belvedere.
• Brand Building: Targeted Visibility: successful projects include Dom Pérignon & Arc, Veuve Clicquot & Lapérouse, Belvedere & Medellin, Hennessy & Bœuf Sur le ToitEducation: +180 staff trained/yearTrade trips: 2.
• Management: 1 intern (6 month rotations): Redesigned the job description to introduce a "High Image Account" intern assisting 3 outlets: Trendy Groups, Palaces & Specialists Show less

Paris

• Sales & Business Development: Turnover >2.5m€ (+19% in value & +13% volume)Agreements renewalsAccount acquisition: ie: reopening of Lutetia after several years of refurbishing*
• Brand Building: Permanent visibility: Cave Dom Perignon x Plaza AthénéeActivations: summer terrasses (ie: Belvedere x Bristol, Krug x Shangri La)Training Programs: Estates & Wines Portfolio, Belvedere (+30 staff)

Paris Area, France

• Field Marketing: implementation of End-of-year holidays HIA store front program (La Grande Epicerie, La Perle, Publicis Drugstore), development of merchandising tools (Tasting Counter) & event planning (Maison 1729)
• Sales: Development and execution of the On-Trade Prestige sales strategy (roadmap with hitlist of 300+ targets, drink strategy based on category apporach), market research, purchasing advisors trainings
• Brand Ambassador: CRM activations B2B/B2C & representing… Show more
• Brand Ambassador: CRM activations B2B/B2C & representing Ruinart during VIP Diners, Bespoke Masterclass program for Nicolas (Castel) HIC's in Paris & Côte d'Azur Show less

Paris, Île-de-France, France

2016 Four Seasons George V - Banquet2015 Auguste by Gaël Orieux - Chef - One Michelin Star2014 Joël Robuchon, Atelier Etoile - Line Chef - Two Michelin Stars2012-2013 Antoine Westermann, Drouant & Mon Vieil Ami - Commis Chef

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Master Spécialisé, Wine & Spirits Management

Wset Diploma Level 4

Activities and Societies: WSET Level 3, Award in Wines & Spirits, 2016 The Diploma is delivered in six mandatory units covering a broad.

Master’S Degree, Social Sciences, Master Ii

Systemic study of American think tanks.

Cap Cuisine, Cuisine Française

Bachelor'S Degree, European Studies & Spanish

Activities and Societies: Wired Radio : Friday night host European Studies & Spanish : International Relations, Political Theory.

Year Abroad Program, Social Sciences

High School, Baccalauréat Scientifique, Option Internationale