Thomas Bailey is part of the team at Peju Winery, in Rutherford, CA.In this role Thomas communicates company objectives and marketing strategies to distributors and trade - as well as build, maintain, and establish lasting relationships with key accounts and buyers. Mr. Bailey is charged with the execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives nationally and collaborates with national accounts across multiple channels of the Wine & CPG industry.Previously, he was the National Accounts Director at Four Blue Palms, a privately owned beverage group focused on crafting and delivering the highest quality spirits and mixer products. Before FBP, Thomas was National Accounts Director at Dry Creek Vineyard in Healdsburg, CA. DCV is internationally renowned and a greatly respected winery located in beautiful Sonoma County - and the first winery in the Dry Creek Valley since the repeal of prohibition. Prior to DCV, Owen Roe & Banfi, Thomas was specializing in Riesling for Pacific Rim Winemakers. Pac Rim quickly tripled the number of trade customers and added approximately 80,000 new cases of business; putting them firmly into a leadership role within Washington State. In Dec. 2011, Banfi Vintners purchased Pacific Rim.Before joining the AWESOME team at Pacific Rim Winemakers, Mr. Bailey was a Divisional Vice President at Precept Brands, where he successfully grew business in a multitude of states including TX, FL, GA, and many in the Midwest US.Prior to his career in the Wine and Spirits Industry, Thomas worked as a creative editor and producer for clients such as Monday Night Football, NFL on FOX, and the Discovery Channel.Mr. Bailey presently resides in Austin TX.Specialties: - On Premise successful brand champion- Off Premise programming and execution- Key Account growth- Relationship Development- Distributor Management- Profitable Negotiation