Qual Vinho is the first importer in Brazil to specialise in the wines of South Africa. Administered the importation process, communicating with producers and shipping agencies from purchase orders through to issuing of all relevant certificates and required documenation. Assisted in the management of the portoflio - selection, purchasing, sales strategy and marketing. Was responsible for the daily financial tasks and maintencance of the accounting system.

Worked directly with the Marketing Director to promote a broad portfolio of wines including their high end wine, The Idiom Collection. Responsible for managing sales at a high-footfall show in Johannesburg with record sales achieved.Exceeded targets set by telephone sales initiative, contacting over 70 clients directly with pre and post follow-up protocol. Assisted in the production and management of a key client event for 35 high net worth individuals at a 5 star… Show more Worked directly with the Marketing Director to promote a broad portfolio of wines including their high end wine, The Idiom Collection. Responsible for managing sales at a high-footfall show in Johannesburg with record sales achieved.Exceeded targets set by telephone sales initiative, contacting over 70 clients directly with pre and post follow-up protocol. Assisted in the production and management of a key client event for 35 high net worth individuals at a 5 star Relais&Chateaux hotel, the Cellars Hohenort: from liaison with the hotel to set-up of the event through to final distribution of wine ordered by clients. Scripted tasting and provenance notes for Italian varietals that are rarely grown in South Africa, under the Idiom 900 series, including Barbera, Nebbiolo and Primitivo. Show less

Wine Cellar is a key negociant in South Africa of foreign wines that are imported for distribution to private clients and a few boutique retail stores. They also support, for the most part, a high-end wine strategy and offer exceptional service to clients. Worked directly with the Managing Director to assist with the daily management of stock flow for the Wine Cellar and its private client base: ensuring that full stock control was conducted and inventory reconciliation was accounted… Show more Wine Cellar is a key negociant in South Africa of foreign wines that are imported for distribution to private clients and a few boutique retail stores. They also support, for the most part, a high-end wine strategy and offer exceptional service to clients. Worked directly with the Managing Director to assist with the daily management of stock flow for the Wine Cellar and its private client base: ensuring that full stock control was conducted and inventory reconciliation was accounted for.Assisted in the preparation of regular, specialised tastings for 20-30 private clients that were hosted at the Wine Cellar tasting room. This included both local and international wines with varying vintages. The elite events were often smaller with a table of a maximum of 12 people and were held at a unique venue created by top chef, Harold Bresselschmidt, called Auslese that literally means ‘selected harvest’. Show less

The Cape Grace is a 5 star luxury hotel set at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town’s harbour and is guest to a high percentage of high-spending international tourists and local gourmands. The wine list at the their restaurant, Signal, is one of the most extensive in South Africa representing a broad array of local wines from entry level through to the over $100 mark. Active wine steward during key seatings Bespoke guest services included private wine tastings and as such I was… Show more The Cape Grace is a 5 star luxury hotel set at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town’s harbour and is guest to a high percentage of high-spending international tourists and local gourmands. The wine list at the their restaurant, Signal, is one of the most extensive in South Africa representing a broad array of local wines from entry level through to the over $100 mark. Active wine steward during key seatings Bespoke guest services included private wine tastings and as such I was entrusted to host detailed private tastings for couples on honeymoon of 6 wines. Co-ordinated with producers to showcase their wines to international guests and at key dinner functions. Show less