Sean Coetzee Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, California, United States

I work with wine collectors across the globe to hand select exceptional wines and bring them to the world’s most discerning buyers. We deal in Napa cult wines, the best of Bordeaux & Burgundy and Fine & Rare Spirits.We live and breathe, and drink, wine. We’re a technology-driven company that is also deeply rooted in local wine communities. We attend wine events all over the world. The treasured relationships we’ve developed with a diverse clientele of private collectors, retailers, and… Show more I work with wine collectors across the globe to hand select exceptional wines and bring them to the world’s most discerning buyers. We deal in Napa cult wines, the best of Bordeaux & Burgundy and Fine & Rare Spirits.We live and breathe, and drink, wine. We’re a technology-driven company that is also deeply rooted in local wine communities. We attend wine events all over the world. The treasured relationships we’ve developed with a diverse clientele of private collectors, retailers, and international traders enable us to purchase fine and rare wines that are often difficult to acquire. We’re not a brokerage, we’re collectors and we drink what we sell! Show less

Managing and growing Cape Classics National Account business for both On and Off Premise. Clients managed:Whole Foods MarketAmazonKrogerCostco NationwideDarden Landry'sVino VoloTrader JoesAlbertsonsWine.comCost Plus World MarketWalmartGoPuffUpward ProjectsHillstone Restaurant GroupMichael Mina Restaurant GroupSpecsHEBWB LiquorsTwin Liquors

West Coast Usa

Drive sales and marketing for all Cape Classics brands through Youngs Market Distribution on the West Coast of the United States. Cape Classics Sales Person of the Year 2011, 2016, 2018

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Consult on the following:* Export matters* USA market* Brand Strategy* Building Direct Sales* Online Strategy* Content Strategy* Luxury Strategy* Business Development

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Building worldwide salesIncreasing brand equityBuilding direct sales Building imageBuilding exclusivity perceptionMoving De Toren into the luxury goods businessMarketing strategy and implementationPressSocial media strategy and implementationInternational Distributor ManagementNew markets strategy

Washington Dc

• Cape Classics regional manager of the year 2011 - top sales manager in first year.• Grew Washington DC market by more than 165 percent in 2 years.• Grew entire Chesapeake Region (DC, VA, MD, DE) by more than 60 percent in 2 years.• Opened 151 new accounts in first four months working.• Executed Kanonkop Vertical tasting in Washington DC with 35 top sommeliers.• Executed three high end wine dinners at South African Ambassadors’ house in Washington DC.• Held high – end… Show more • Cape Classics regional manager of the year 2011 - top sales manager in first year.• Grew Washington DC market by more than 165 percent in 2 years.• Grew entire Chesapeake Region (DC, VA, MD, DE) by more than 60 percent in 2 years.• Opened 151 new accounts in first four months working.• Executed Kanonkop Vertical tasting in Washington DC with 35 top sommeliers.• Executed three high end wine dinners at South African Ambassadors’ house in Washington DC.• Held high – end wine dinners at restaurants and private clubs in Washington DC.• Executed three successful Groupon (deal of the day website) to sell over 300 cases of wine.• Worked with top accounts in the US: Costco, Whole Foods, Darden Restaurants, Seasons 52, Legal Sea Foods.• Successfully managed a distributor and 32 sales reps. Show less

Washington Dc

• Developed brand through careful planning and relentless execution.• Held SA wine events across the country at high-end hotels, restaurants, and individuals’ houses: http://bit.ly/1aombtd• Grew the company to over 70K in just over a year with 0 start up capital.• Developed key media and business relationships throughout the US.• Used new media to grow Woodsmoke without doing any advertising.• Developed a mailing list of over 600 high net worth individuals.• Developed a… Show more • Developed brand through careful planning and relentless execution.• Held SA wine events across the country at high-end hotels, restaurants, and individuals’ houses: http://bit.ly/1aombtd• Grew the company to over 70K in just over a year with 0 start up capital.• Developed key media and business relationships throughout the US.• Used new media to grow Woodsmoke without doing any advertising.• Developed a mailing list of over 600 high net worth individuals.• Developed a thriving online community in Facebook and Twitter.• Managed a team of 8 people at every Woodsmoke Evening.• Utilized marketing skills to consult with clients on new media and brand strategy.• Featured on channel 9 news. Show less

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

• Managed key accounts and client relationships.• Launched brand Xplode in South Africa that grew to over R2 million in brand equity.• Researched, developed, and implemented brand strategies for Muscle Science.• Managed Muscle Science marketing team and reps across South Africa.• Organized marketing events across the country.• Sponsored sporting events across South Africa.• Sourced and managed all marketing materials.• Managed marketing budget.

• Involvement with corporate sales presenting services and opportunities to clients• Prepare various press releases• Responsible for researching and creating brand strategies• Create and implement various promotional campaigns

Foundation Leadership Course, Leadership, Certificate Of Completion

Bsba, Marketing & History

Activities and Societies: Student Athlete: Tennis Scholarship Student Athletic Advisory Committee Representative Big 12 Honor Roll 2004-2007