Chris Watson
C.O.O. at Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Keel & Curley Winery at Keel Farms
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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C.O.O.
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May 2018 - Present
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Blue Ridge Beverage Company, Inc.
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United States
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Wholesale
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100 - 200 Employee
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Area Manager
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Aug 2010 - May 2018
Manage and develop the Wine, Malt Beverage and Non Alcoholic Beverage business within the designated market place, in its entirety. Facilitate the effective use of all assigned brand and company resources, in support of localized selling objectives, intended to drive brand development and attainment of sales objectives. Manage and maintain a structured work with rotation, intended to train and identify developmental opportunities for all employees. Attain Management and departmental goals… Show more Manage and develop the Wine, Malt Beverage and Non Alcoholic Beverage business within the designated market place, in its entirety. Facilitate the effective use of all assigned brand and company resources, in support of localized selling objectives, intended to drive brand development and attainment of sales objectives. Manage and maintain a structured work with rotation, intended to train and identify developmental opportunities for all employees. Attain Management and departmental goals, while operate within the designated budget. Manage a team of Sales Representatives and Service Representatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to planning; selling; ordering; inventory management; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; coaching and developing staff; and addressing complaints and resolving issue in a timely manner. Show less Manage and develop the Wine, Malt Beverage and Non Alcoholic Beverage business within the designated market place, in its entirety. Facilitate the effective use of all assigned brand and company resources, in support of localized selling objectives, intended to drive brand development and attainment of sales objectives. Manage and maintain a structured work with rotation, intended to train and identify developmental opportunities for all employees. Attain Management and departmental goals… Show more Manage and develop the Wine, Malt Beverage and Non Alcoholic Beverage business within the designated market place, in its entirety. Facilitate the effective use of all assigned brand and company resources, in support of localized selling objectives, intended to drive brand development and attainment of sales objectives. Manage and maintain a structured work with rotation, intended to train and identify developmental opportunities for all employees. Attain Management and departmental goals, while operate within the designated budget. Manage a team of Sales Representatives and Service Representatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to planning; selling; ordering; inventory management; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; coaching and developing staff; and addressing complaints and resolving issue in a timely manner. Show less
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Wisdom Beverage
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Representative
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May 2006 - Aug 2010
My time with wisdom beverage I have dealt with all facets of the sales position and have excelled. I have been apart of multiple successful new item launches with Red Bull, imported craft beers, and new wines. Building and maintaining relationships with store managers wine consultants, and restaurant/bar owners. Selling displays, new items and decide which products work best in particular accounts Training customers on all the brands sold. (Red Bull, wine, and craft beer) My time with wisdom beverage I have dealt with all facets of the sales position and have excelled. I have been apart of multiple successful new item launches with Red Bull, imported craft beers, and new wines. Building and maintaining relationships with store managers wine consultants, and restaurant/bar owners. Selling displays, new items and decide which products work best in particular accounts Training customers on all the brands sold. (Red Bull, wine, and craft beer)
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Owner\Partner
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Jun 2003 - Apr 2006
Conceived and built a successful local tavern where the focus was on the customer and service. Created the first multi-busisness holiday promotions for downtown Jackson. Daily managing, scheduling, pricing and ordering of all products and supplies. Determined COG, handled all inventory while setting manageable pars. Developed staff training for all employees Conceived and built a successful local tavern where the focus was on the customer and service. Created the first multi-busisness holiday promotions for downtown Jackson. Daily managing, scheduling, pricing and ordering of all products and supplies. Determined COG, handled all inventory while setting manageable pars. Developed staff training for all employees
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Bar Manager
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Mar 2001 - Jul 2005
Conceived and built a successful local tavern where the focus was on the customer and service. Created the first multi-busisness holiday promotions for downtown Jackson. Daily managing, scheduling, pricing and ordering of all products and supplies. Determined COG, handled all inventory while setting manageable pars. Developed staff training for all employees Conceived and built a successful local tavern where the focus was on the customer and service. Created the first multi-busisness holiday promotions for downtown Jackson. Daily managing, scheduling, pricing and ordering of all products and supplies. Determined COG, handled all inventory while setting manageable pars. Developed staff training for all employees
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Education
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Lambuth University
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