Taylor Bowman Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

As the Director of National Chains at Quady Winery, I lead the strategic expansion and management of our diverse wine portfolio across national and regional chains. With a focus on fostering strong partnerships and driving sales growth, I ensure that our renowned, highly rated wines reach wine enthusiasts nationwide. Additionally, I oversee the distribution of our premium domestic vermouth and port, and I support the growth of Quady North’s small-lot wines from Southern Oregon. Passionate about wine and dedicated to excellence, I am committed to elevating Quady Winery’s presence and reputation in the national chain market. By building strong relationships and maintaining a consumer-focused strategy, I strive to continue Quady’s legacy of producing high-quality wines that resonate with consumers across the country.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Specializing in sales, distribution, sourcing, and consulting, I focus on curating quality brands and innovative products, including wine, spirits, beer, RTDs, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our services encompass event coordination, retail placements, chain authorizations, inventory management, warehouse audits, and comprehensive follow-up. Additionally, I provide consulting services to help brands gain distribution, solidify relationships with distributors, and sustain growth. Our portfolio supports independent, national, and regional chains, both on and off-premise. We also offer sourcing services to create private label wine brands and wine on tap.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

As part of a US-based global wine company startup, I drove revenue and profit growth strategies, oversaw market research and competitor analysis, and developed strategic business plans. My responsibilities encompassed managing all US activities, with a focus on marketing, hiring, and representing brands in wine and RTDs. Additionally, I managed distributor relationships, built brands, oversaw product launches and innovation, and analyzed Profit and Loss statements to drive business success.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

✔≈$42M Annual Sales ✔ National & International Distributorship ✔ 14 Tier I AccountsI lead a dynamic team of five, spearheading sales, marketing, and national distributor objectives for a prestigious century-old craft winery with a shelf full of awards. Managing a hefty $10 million budget, I dive deep into needs analysis, strategize, execute, and meticulously measure sales and marketing initiatives, all with the goal of supercharging our ROI, strengthening our ties with wholesalers, and broadening our footprint across a whopping 14 national retail chains.To skyrocket our Net Promoter Scores, I encourage the team to focus on boosting volume and ensuring that we never run dry. To remain at the forefront, I partner with cross-functional teams to drive product development, expert brand management, eye-catching labeling, show-stopping promotions, irresistible incentives, spot-on pricing, stellar product launches, and flawless schematic placement. It's all about taking our craft to the next level!SELECT KEY ACCOUNTS: Publix, Winn Dixie, Dollar General, Harris Teeter, Kroger Mid-Atlantic, Circle K, RaceTrac, BJs, Costco, Food Lion, Lidl, Other National Chains

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

✔ ≈$53M Annual Sales ✔ 16 Tier I Accounts ✔ Team of 6Formerly known as Terravant Wine Company.I set and executed our annual off-premise national sales and distribution strategy, all aimed at hitting our depletion, branding, and revenue goals. In addition to managing and allocating an $11 million budget, I managed national and regional shipment and depletion forecasting, strategic planning, tactical execution, pricing, maintaining national and private brand standards, and nurturing relationships with key accounts, stakeholders, and decision-makers.But that's not all! I also managed marketing initiatives that ranged from analyzing market intelligence data to uncover golden nuggets of consumer insights and sales trends across all the states. Armed with these insights, I developed new products and private brands, roped in fresh wholesale suppliers, and built dynamic, out-of-the-box marketing strategies such as in-store programming, POS messaging, and social media engagement that were impossible to ignore.And let's not forget about my dream team—a squad of six that I carefully nurtured and coached to greatness!SELECT KEY ACCOUNTS: Circle K, Rite-Aid, Walmart, BJs, Costco, Sam’s Club, Harris Teeter, Publix, Ingles, RaceTrac, Top Golf, Darden, Total Wine and Other Major National Chains

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

✔ ≈$110M Annual Sales ✔ 24 Tier I Accounts ✔ Team of 8 I took charge of crafting and rolling out both national and international sales masterplans, both on- and off-premise, aimed at boosting brand recognition, profits, and overall growth. I managed and allocated a $25 million budget and I had the privilege of setting our annual KPIs, pricing strategies, and mapping out promotion plans.Using innovative promotional programs, consistent messaging, and grassroots storytelling helped build and sustain our solid relationships with our wholesale partners while expanding our national distribution chains. All my strategizing began with a deep dive into the numbers and business performance data, depletion reports, production pipelines, and operational intricacies. Armed with this knowledge, I masterminded precise sales and depletion tactics.And let's not forget about our global reach—I kept a watchful eye on export operations, making sure our presence extended to places like Guam, Singapore, Canada, and the Caribbean. Hiring, mentoring and coaching our sales team to greatness was my true privilege in this role.SELECT KEY ACCOUNTS: Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Sam’s Club, Costco, BJs, Harris Teeter, Other Grocery Chains, Airline Industry, and Other On-Premise Accounts

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

I had very successful career with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. It was a role of growth!✔ MVP Award; District Sales Manager of the Year Award; Top Territory Sales Representative.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

E & J Gallo was the pinnacle role of learning, growth, and success! It gave me the foundation for all future success, and I’ll be forever grateful for this opportunity.✔ I progressed through the ranks, starting as a sales representative and advancing to roles including District Manager, Key Account Manager, Field Marketing Manager, State Manager, and ultimately National Account Manager.✔ E & J Gallo Management Distributor Development Training Program with Grantham Distributing (Orlando, FL).