Freelance Sommelier, Private Buyer, Wine Consultant, Client-Customer Relations , B2C And B2B Expertise
Self Employed
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Freelance Sommelier, Private Buyer, Wine consultant, Client-customer relations , B2C and B2B expertise
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Freelance Sommelier, Private Buyer, Wine consultant, Client-customer relations , B2C and B2B expertise
Location
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
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James Dinner is listed as Freelance Sommelier, Private Buyer, Wine consultant, Client-customer relations , B2C and B2B expertise at Self Employed, based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for James Dinner.
James Dinner previously worked as Freelance Sommelier, Private Buyer, Wine consultant, Client-customer relations , B2C & B2B expertise at Self Employed and Head Sommelier / Manager at Sa Hospitality Group. James Dinner holds Mba: Wine Marketing & Management, Wine Business, Masters Degree from Inseec Msc & Mba.
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About James Dinner
Living in Italy, with an MBA in Wine Marketing & Management & E-commerce, James is a skilled and knowledgeable accredited Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers USA, & Wine Professional, with a passion for both sales and acquisition of top tier wines for private clients domestically and internationally. Unique bottles and limited edition wine creations are a top focus, while also focusing on customer relations, E-commerce, and emerging new markets, James takes his extensive wine and business knowledge and uses it to create and sell wine portfolios that satisfy the thirst and budget of clients, while facilitating growth within organizations for whom he works. Fluent in English, French and Italian (B1). Markets of sucess include, United States, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, Switzerland, Canada, Asia Pacific. Developig SOP's and project management experience help James to realize opportunities globally and act quickly to ensure maximum profits.-Precision. Patience. Profits.
Listed skills include Restaurants, Hospitality, Food, Wine, and 14 others.
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Self Employed
9 roles
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Freelance Sommelier, Private Buyer, Wine Consultant, Client-Customer Relations , B2C & B2B Expertise
Current
Self Employed
-Consultant for wine brands that require new and innovative solutions for B2C-Business toclient- and B2B-Busines to Business- sales & marketing, both domestic and international.-Private client liason. High spend client relations manager and adviser. Managed wine portfolios for discreet high income wine purchases in Hong Kong, USA, UK, Switzerland.
Dec 2019 - Present
Head Sommelier / Manager
-Lead wine purchaser for Sant Ambroeus Milano-Head Sommelier-Floor/Service Operations Management-Wine Aquisitions and talent development-Onboarding staff wine training-Wine sales strategist
Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
Cellier Saint Emilion
General Manager, Operations Management, Sommelier, Wine Sales, Private Luxury Wine Sales
-Managed the daily operations of a wine cellar with annual sales of 3+ Million Dollars.- High spend client personal purchaser and advisor. Kept strong bonds with HIPOS (High Profile Spenders).-Controlled all aspects of merchandising the storefront, and cold called clients for sales.-Built and implemented online ordering systems and marketing emails.-Sold.
Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
Director Of Sales/Export -Usa, Canada, Asia Pacific, South America
Alias Bordeaux Sas- Wine Brokerage
--Overseeing all aspects of sales, client prospection, export, and client relations--Worked with private clients domestically and internationally, while developing catered high end wine lists, unique limited edition wine cases for Christies auctions in USA, Singapore, and Hong Kong--Generated correrspondance with Courtiers and Chateau's in France and.
Oct 2017 - Apr 2019
Sommelier / Operations Manager / Beverage Director / Business Development & Expansion
--Managed the wine portfolios for "The Chase Fish & Oyster" and “the Chase” Locations--Sommelier and Manager at "The Chase"--Operations Manager at "Colette Grand Café"--Worked with Celebrities and their handlers to ensure perfect wine experiences and retain clients for future visits and purchases through our restaurants.--Ordered wines weekly while.
Jun 2014 - Feb 2017
Head Sommelier, Assistant Beverage Director
Öviinbyrd, Elite Private Golf Course (Seasonal)
--Managed the property’s extensive top-tier wine program--Maintained relationships with millionaire clients and ordered exclusive wines for their personal needs.--Managed budgets for wine purchases, sales, promotion, printing and labour--Met with suppliers, winemakers and merchants for tastings and negotiation--Created and implemented an exclusive high end.
Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
Sommelier / Wine Steward
Maxwell Winery & Pennys Hill Winery
Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
Maitre 'D / Server
Mar 2012 - Jan 2014
4 education records
James Dinner education
Mba: Wine Marketing & Management, Wine Business, Masters Degree
Bachelors Degree, Business Commerce: Hotel & Food Management
Certified Sommelier, Wine Steward/Sommelier, Distinction
Court Of Master Sommeliers
Diploma- Organizational Behaviour/ Psychology, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership
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What company does James Dinner work for?
James Dinner works for Self Employed.
What is James Dinner's role at Self Employed?
James Dinner is listed as Freelance Sommelier, Private Buyer, Wine consultant, Client-customer relations , B2C and B2B expertise at Self Employed.
Where is James Dinner based?
James Dinner is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy while working with Self Employed.
What companies has James Dinner worked for?
James Dinner has worked for Self Employed, Sa Hospitality Group, General Manager, Operations Management, Sommelier, Wine Sales, Private Luxury Wine Sales, Alias Bordeaux Sas- Wine Brokerage, and Chase Hospitality Group.
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What schools did James Dinner attend?
James Dinner holds Mba: Wine Marketing & Management, Wine Business, Masters Degree from Inseec Msc & Mba.
What skills is James Dinner known for?
James Dinner is listed with skills including Restaurants, Hospitality, Food, Wine, Service Standards Implementaion, Service Blueprinting, Leadership Development Coaching, and Operational Control.
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