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I am passionate and results-driven Wine and Spirits Importer with a proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and importing high-quality alcoholic beverages. Leveraging in-depth industry knowledge and a robust network of global suppliers, I excel in identifying unique products that resonate with the market and meet consumer preferences. With a keen understanding of international trade regulations and logistics, I streamline the importation process to ensure timely and cost-effective… Show more I am passionate and results-driven Wine and Spirits Importer with a proven track record of sourcing, negotiating, and importing high-quality alcoholic beverages. Leveraging in-depth industry knowledge and a robust network of global suppliers, I excel in identifying unique products that resonate with the market and meet consumer preferences. With a keen understanding of international trade regulations and logistics, I streamline the importation process to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Committed to building strong relationships with suppliers and distributors, I contribute to the growth and success of brands in the competitive beverage market. Show less

I represent the following wineries: Lulu, Milbrandt, Ryan Patrick and Simply wines in twelve states covering the South and Midwest . While performing sales and marketing tasks with the overall objective of improving wine sales. Also working with other sales and marketing staff to increase the market share of wineries products, increasing overall profit.I promote these wineries within the marketplace to improve brand recognition and brand equity. I work at all levels of the distribution… Show more I represent the following wineries: Lulu, Milbrandt, Ryan Patrick and Simply wines in twelve states covering the South and Midwest . While performing sales and marketing tasks with the overall objective of improving wine sales. Also working with other sales and marketing staff to increase the market share of wineries products, increasing overall profit.I promote these wineries within the marketplace to improve brand recognition and brand equity. I work at all levels of the distribution chain, including retail, distribution and consumer level. I am involved in the planning of sales and marketing strategies. Show less

Fine Wine Sales Representative (September 2021-January 2023) I currently sell to boutique and independent wine shops. I have made well over 100 new placements with these accounts and on average grown over 20% revenue. I have also conducted exclusive tastings with their VIP clients. I have also worked with several wine suppliers and wholesalers, making quantity deals for larger deals. While also using Sales Force to write reports and tracks sales. Retail Wine Sales Representative (June… Show more Fine Wine Sales Representative (September 2021-January 2023) I currently sell to boutique and independent wine shops. I have made well over 100 new placements with these accounts and on average grown over 20% revenue. I have also conducted exclusive tastings with their VIP clients. I have also worked with several wine suppliers and wholesalers, making quantity deals for larger deals. While also using Sales Force to write reports and tracks sales. Retail Wine Sales Representative (June 2020- September 2021) I currently manage the wine programs at these major chain accounts: Buc-ee’s, Cost Plus World Market, Kroger, Sprouts, Target, Tom Thumb and Walmart. Displaying the ability to sell displays, features and end caps into large chain retail stores. Having demonstrated to own over sixty percent of the floor space in all of my stores. My top accounts, I have anywhere from eighty to one-hundred percent of the floor space. Currently working in the number one retail wine sales division in the country. On Premise- Wine Sales Representative (August 2019-June 2020): With the ability to be in a territory to selling to family-owned restaurants and chain accounts. Demonstrated ability to up-sell wine quantity and make new placements of wines at restaurants & bars. Also have written several wine lists for many local and family-owned restaurants. Managed National Accounts such as PF Chang’s, Grimaldi’s, Rock Fish Seafood Grill, Gloria’s, Saltgrass Steakhouse and RA Sushi. Conducted several staff trainings on the wine by utilizing “Food & Wine Pairings” to upsell wine to customers at the establishment. Also consulted and help wrote the wine list for Los Compadres Catena before their launch. A very successful and thriving family-owned restaurant in Roanoke, TX. Due to the pandemic, I volunteered to be transferred over to the Retail Wine Sales Division. Show less

Wine Sales Representative with the ability to sell, using excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent wine tasting, viticulture and winemaking knowledge. Provided tastings, facility tours for both public and private clients. Comfortable with one-on-one sales and large formal presentations. Successful with sell up of tasting customers to Charles Krug’s wine club. Assisted in planning and execution of Krug events: Auction Napa Valley and Tasting on the Lawn.

Sales Associate, Direct Marketing Assistant: Experience in sales process, wine tasting,viticulture and winemaking process. Provided tastings, facility tours for both public and private clients. Successful with sell up of tasting customers to Benziger wine club. Assisted in sales with Imagery Estate Winery (a member of the Wine Group).