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London, United Kingdom

Client relations: cultivated long term private client relationships, resulting in strong client retention and increased year on year sales. Exemplary sales: delivering substantial growth over three years (averaging a doubling of my net sales every year across this period) consistently exceeding sales targets. Expanded my client list on a national scale by.

Responsible for on trade activations across the North of England and Scotland. Activating brands across the Moët Hennessy portfolio. Liaising across channels (sales, marketing & PR) to deliver creative and effective activations.Crafting compelling consumer experiences using passion and storytelling to highlight the heritage and desirability of Moët.

Managing a diverse portfolio of private clients. Overseeing personal wine collections. Specialising in many of the world's greatest fine wine producers: Bruno Giacosa, Château Lafleur, Diamond Creek, Domaine Leflaive, Gaja, Ornellaia, Sassicaia and many more.

St. John's Wood

Full responsibility for managing all aspects of the flagship store. Built on the platform of success attained as Fine Wine Centre Manager to achieve increased fine wine growth in each of the eight months of my tenure. This was the longest consecutive record in the preceding three years. Implemented personalised training diaries for junior members of the.

St. John's Wood

Key role in managing both the Fine Wine Centre and the main, flagship, store itself with a turnover in excess of £3million. In charge of nationwide distribution of fine wine to the rest of the company, aiding sales and liaising with both the company Fine Wine Manager, our own Warehouse and a third party courier service. Successfully reversed four months of.

Islington

Leading manager in a team of seven, in a store with turnover in excess of £2.5million.Promoted and delivered outstanding levels of customer service and set exemplary standards in salesmanship; as a result of which I won Pol Roger Champagne incentive for selling over £13,000 stock in two months.Developed and implemented effective strategies to achieve sales.

St. John's Wood

Promoted to flagship store where I took a leading role in customer engagement, formalising a customer preference folder which increased both customer service as well as sales. Won Louis Roederer Champagne incentive due to sales generated. Active role in training junior staff: Majestic principles, store standards, merchandising, salesmanship and wine.

Preston, United Kingdom

Proactively increased the fine wine range in store by liaising with the flagship distribution store and company Fine Wine Manager. Utilised increased fine wine range, knowledge, passion and salesmanship to achieve the second highest increase in fine wine sales in the region over a three month period. Took a leading role in the management of trade accounts.

Birkdale, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Augmented customer service and sales skills whilst increasing knowledge of wine.Studied for and passed WSET Level 3 wine qualification with Merit.

English Studies, English Studies, 2:1

High School

Activities and Societies: Rowing (Silver Medalist, GB National Championships), Rugby, Athletics, Drama, Peer SupportA-Levels: English (A).

Wset Level 3, Merit