Management, sales and distribution of raw and packaging material for the F&B industry:Oenological products (Laffort - France)High-end glass packaging (Bruni glass - Italy)Flavors, fragrances and raw material (Robertet - France)Natural cork (Amorim - Portugal)Technological cork and T-cork closures (Labrenta - Italy)PVC and polylaminated capsules (Made in: Greece, Moldova)Aluminum closures (Made in: Italy, Bulgaria)

Operating on the On and Off-trade channels, I'm managing top brands such as Taittinger, Laurent-Perrier, JP Chenet, Calvet, Piccini, Zonin, Marchesi di Barolo, Gaja, Frescobaldi, Paul Jaboulet, Mahler-Besse, Duclot, Ulysse Cazabonne, Joseph Drouhin, Miguel Torres, Domaines Ott, Pascal Jolivet, and many others. My key responsibilities include:-Identifying and choosing battles: In the Wine category, battles constantly change depending on seasons, color and origin, Price, Key SKUs and other parameters.-Stock management of more than 1500 active SKUs, while taking into consideration promotional quantities and seasonal needs. Follow up on supply chain.-Supplier relationships: supplier visits preparations and implementation, negotiations, market visits, client meetings and events.-Brand plans: preparation and implementation of yearly plans per brand while segmenting budgets with promotions, POS material and activations.-Reports: directly reporting to the CEO (weekly meetings) and MD. Monthly sales reports of the category by supplier and by channel, providing analytics and taking actions on the concerned product/channel. -Education: Internal and external staff training, daily support to the sales team on technicalities, stock situation, suggestions and sales tips.-Marketing campaigns: preparation and implementation of seasonal campaigns: wine fairs, Christmas, Summer, Beaujolais Nouveau, etc... with all related communications (ATL/BTL) to reach specific targets and deplete stocks.-Wine Menus: creating and updating wine menus, advising on menu structure, organizing tastings to push on strategic references, choosing a selection depending on the client's needs and internal strategy.-Events: Planning and implementations, SM communication, courses and technical documents, meeting face to face with end consumer (similar to the role of a brand ambassador).-Category management for clients: prepared, suggested and implemented the wine category of other clients.

Co-managing Vintage wine cellars: Direct sales with clients, Stock control and management, Daily sales reporting and analysis, Suppliers relations, Seasonal promotions and preparations.

The Environmental Management System (EMS) is a pioneering project in Bordeaux, France. It specifies guidelines to follow for a better, safer and healthier environment, both outside and inside a winery. However, this management system has many flaws that need to be improved, and this is my job:- calculating the "Carbon Footprint" of the company, and establishing an action plan,- Preparing and performing Audits as a means of self-monitoring and improvements- Implementing and applying the "Smart Farming" method and connecting it to a cloudIn addition, assisting to all activities taking place in the cellar (racking, stabilizing, bottling, packaging, sampling, etc...)

Wine and spirits sales. Managed over 600 labels of wine and over 200 labels of spirits: technical sheets, tasting notes, composition and production method.Advised customers on how to choose wines for their events: private parties, dinners, weddings and events.Followed-up and prepared wine orders and deliveries: home deliveries, corporate gifts, and restaurants. ensured that the quantity is available and set a delivery date.Assisted with wine tasting courses and sessions.Assured that the shop is clean and inviting to customers.https://www.facebook.com/EnotecaLaMaisonDuVin/timeline

Enology and lab work,quality control, bottling, packaging,Promotional sales

Enology and harvest training, participated in chemistry analysis of grape must and juice. Operatedvinification processes and analysis on red, white and rose wine.http://www.chateauksara.com/