Gareth Duncan Email & Phone Number

With a WSET qualification in Wines and Spirits and a hospitality background, I have a passion for craft beverages and a knack for building strategic alliances & empowering talent in the industry. As the Senior Commercial Partnerships & Training Manager at Barcats, I oversee the development and delivery of training initiatives and industry collaborations that enhance the skills and opportunities of hospitality professionals across Australia and New Zealand.Before joining Barcats, I was a Client Relations Manager at Distil Agency, where I drove sales and growth for leading FMCG and beverage brands in a challenging market. I implemented operational systems that increased client profitability and retention, achieving impressive growth figures across the board. Previously, I was a top-performing salesperson at Pernod Ricard Australia, where I spearheaded portfolio sales growth of 20% on average across three years, launched successful new products, and won the NSW/ACT Star Award for my outstanding performance and results. I thrive on developing innovative strategies and have proven expertise in strategic contract negotiations, team leadership, and brand activation, leveraging my skills and experience to create value and impact for a forward-thinking FMCG, beverage or hospitality business. Let's connect and explore how I can help you achieve your goals.

Listed skills include Stakeholder Engagement, Client Relations, Business Relationship Management, Brand Development, and 46 others.

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  Business Development Manager South East

  Atom - Australia

  Apr 2024 - Present - New South Wales, Australia