Joshua Friend
Senior Account Manager at Berry Bros. & Rudd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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WSET Level 2
WSET — Wine & Spirit Education TrustOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
WSET level 1
WSET — Wine & Spirit Education TrustMay, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Berry Bros. & Rudd
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United Kingdom
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Beverage Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Account Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Account Manager
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Feb 2020 - Oct 2022
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Wine & Spirit Advisor
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2020
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Cellar Assistant
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2018
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Slurp
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United Kingdom
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Marketing Executive
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Slurp.co.uk is an online wine, beers and spirits retailer based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Now under new ownership. My role included liaising with the Purchasing team to obtain the latest information about products and updating the bespoke Slurp content management system. Creating sales (via email and phone) and also taking on marketing responsibilities (updating the website with the latest press coverage, social media and promotions). etc etc etc..... Slurp.co.uk is an online wine, beers and spirits retailer based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Now under new ownership. My role included liaising with the Purchasing team to obtain the latest information about products and updating the bespoke Slurp content management system. Creating sales (via email and phone) and also taking on marketing responsibilities (updating the website with the latest press coverage, social media and promotions). etc etc etc.....
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La Cave De La Citadelle
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Bordeaux Area, France
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Wine Sales Executive
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
Traveled to Bordeaux to learn about wine and the wine trade, some of my responsibilities were the following: • Selling wine to customers in a professional manner and helping the customer to find the perfect bottle for their needs. • Promoting and marketing the business both locally and through social media • Developing a wine club for existing and new clients to join • Responsible for ensuring all staff are working efficiently and professionally, as well as creating incentive schemes to try and increase sales and morale. • Harvesting of Etalon Rouge, the wine made by the owner of La Cave De La Citadelle • Attending and holding wine tastings & tours for clients • Implementing and maintaining an efficient stock control system • Responsible for all wine orders and replenishment of other products • Organising and running music events and other wine based events • Daily running’s of the wine bar such as rotas, cashing up, cleaning schedules, openings & closing the bar Show less
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Studio William Welch Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Executive
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
Studio William is a British Cutlery/Flatware Company Founded by William Welch FCSD, FRSA, MA(RCA). We design beautiful cutlery forms that enhance the experience of dining. Studio William is a British Cutlery/Flatware Company Founded by William Welch FCSD, FRSA, MA(RCA). We design beautiful cutlery forms that enhance the experience of dining.
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Rare Breed Marketing
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London, United Kingdom
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Brand Ambassador
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
Rare Breed is an independent marketing agency that takes pride in celebrating individualism. At Rare Breed we help you to get the right brand messages to the right people. My role at Rare Breed includes: • Communicating with the media, • Performing other marketing duties relevant to promoting the brand • Providing complete information about the brand. • Representing the Brand in a respectful, well presented manor. • Assisting managers with the implementation of marketing campaigns. • Demonstrating how products work. • Share ideas with supervisors regarding new ways to operate or market the brand. • Assist with training of new Ambassadors. • Meeting department and event sales goals. Show less
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Huxleys
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Chipping Campden
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Assistant manager
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
Tucked away on the high street in Chipping Campden, Huxleys is an intimate café and bar within our beautiful five hundred year old building where you can enjoy our freshly ground coffee, fine wines and authentic antipasti. Tucked away on the high street in Chipping Campden, Huxleys is an intimate café and bar within our beautiful five hundred year old building where you can enjoy our freshly ground coffee, fine wines and authentic antipasti.
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Waiter - Restaurant Manager
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May 2010 - May 2014
The Kings Hotel is a charming 18th century town house boasting distinctive and stylish accommodation. Sympathetic and careful renovation means guests can enjoy all the modern day comforts they need yet still soak up the character and history of a Cotswold stone building. It is a two rosette restaurant with 18 bed rooms. Recently winning "Small hotel group of the year" for being part of the Eden Hotel Collection owned by Sir Peter. The Kings Hotel is a charming 18th century town house boasting distinctive and stylish accommodation. Sympathetic and careful renovation means guests can enjoy all the modern day comforts they need yet still soak up the character and history of a Cotswold stone building. It is a two rosette restaurant with 18 bed rooms. Recently winning "Small hotel group of the year" for being part of the Eden Hotel Collection owned by Sir Peter.
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Education
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Chipping Campden High School
Economics and Business Studies