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Stephanie Root is listed as Wine Buyer & Sommelier at Lehr's Prime Market, based in Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Stephanie Root.
Stephanie Root previously worked as Wine Buyer at Lehr'S Prime Market and Wine Writer at Winethroughmyeyes.Com. Stephanie Root holds Certified Executive Sommelier from International Wine & Spirits Guild.
We're all looking for it. That next big thing that's going to transform the way we buy wine (or beer, or spirits). Just look at the rise of Rosé, the swelling category of Sparkling Wine, and of course the entire Ready-to-Drink revolution. It's my job to target new products like these by keeping a careful eye on trends and early adopters. Once I have my eye on the prize, it's time to introduce the items to the retail space and make them easily accessible for purchase during the most profitable growth stages. If I do my job right, we gain the trust, loyalty, and business of our customers, all while maximizing profitability.I also still love working the sales floor, especially for high-end wine. Guiding our guests through the process of spending $100+ on a bottle of wine takes a certain amount of skill. Having them fall in love with that wine and come back for an additional case reinforces the dynamic of trust and loyalty. Credentials help too. I'm a Certified Executive Sommelier through the International Wine Guild and have also received my WSET Level II Certification in Wine and Spirits.With social media now the norm, it's also been incredibly exciting to be a part of integrating this medium with a brick & mortar business model. Working closely with Social Media Directors, I've produced written, video, and image content for websites, Facebook, and Instagram accounts, along with promotional emails, and newsletters. Working on these projects has also inspired me to create my own personal wine blog - Winethroughmyeyes.com
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Milford, Ohio, United States
Since taking on this role, I've grown wine sales by an average of 56% (year over year) through strategic planning, analytical management, social media content creation and effective product placement. While partnering with over 12 distributors, I also manage in excess of 1,000 SKUs to ensure an expansive product range for our customers.
I take pride in producing thought provoking content for my personal wine website - winethroughmyeyes.com. I enjoy covering a broad range of topics from beginner level posts to highlights of in-depth, winemaker-led master classes. Maintaining this website allows me to focus on my two main goals - getting people excited about wine and wine education.
Denver, Colorado, United States
I've worked with a large network of distributors, suppliers, wineries, breweries, and distilleries to provide an extensive selection of products at a wide range of price points. One of my favorite parts of the buying position is finding those special diamonds in the rough that deliver big in terms of quality while being offered at a fraction of the price of similar products. I've thoroughly enjoyed passing savings on to customers while still providing very favorable profit margins in an incredibly competitive market. I also believe that education and passion are at the core of a successful wine career, and pride myself on keeping up with certifications, market trends, and influencers in the field.
Denver, Colorado, United States
During my time in this role, I forecasted sales trends for select distributors and purchased wine based on meeting sales and profit margin goals. If there were wines that needed additional promotion, I would compile a marketing package including floor displays, in-store tastings, and social media features to help drive visibility and sales. I also led internal staff training and educational events to foster confidence and success among our sales team.
Denver, Colorado, United States
As a Wine Specialist, I oversaw 4500+ wines on the sales floor along with hundreds of other wines procured for special orders. I increased returning customer ratios and sales by building a loyal customer base and also maintained a 10% year over year increase in special order revenue. Our team generated additional streams of income through online and social media channels which provided tailored written, video, and image content. Education was always in the forefront as we evaluated new wines through industry tastings, seminars, and events.
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Stephanie Root works for Lehr's Prime Market.
Stephanie Root is listed as Wine Buyer & Sommelier at Lehr's Prime Market.
Stephanie Root is based in Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States while working with Lehr's Prime Market.
Stephanie Root has worked for Lehr'S Prime Market, Winethroughmyeyes.Com, and Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits.
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Stephanie Root holds Certified Executive Sommelier from International Wine & Spirits Guild.
Stephanie Root is listed with skills including Management, Retail, Marketing, Profit Analysis, Margin Analysis, Wine Tasting, Customer Relationship Management, and Tips Certified.
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