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Michael Galbraith Dipwset (hons) is a seasoned sales and leadership professional with 20+ years of experience in the beverage industry, including roles at Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Constellation Brands, and Oddbins. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Sociology from the University of Salford and various wine certifications, including WSET Grade 4 Diploma. He is currently the UK and Ireland Sales Manager at Yealands Wine Group.

Credentials

  • 1) WSET Grade 4 Diploma, Grade A with Honours
    WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
  • 2) WSET Grade 3, Grade A with Distinction
    WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
  • 3) Inclusive Leadership (2022)
    Be Inclusive Hospitality
  • 4) Line Management Training (2021/22)
    Project-XX
  • 5) GSCOP and the GCA (2020)
    British Brands Group
  • 6) Advancing Negotiation Skills
    Scotwork
  • 7) Commercial Agility Training (2019/20)
    NPA Associates Ltd
  • 8) Sales and Negotiation
    GLENDINNING CONSULTING LTD

Experience

  • Yealands Wine Group
    • Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
    • UK and Ireland Sales Manager
      • Mar 2024 - Present
      • Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom

    • France
    • Beverage Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Retail Channel Director
      • Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

      Full responsibility for all Laurent-Perrier's Grocery and Cash and Carry business in the UK

    • Retail Channel Controller
      • Mar 2018 - Mar 2022

      Managed our business with Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Ocado, M&S and Booker and Costco.

    • National Account Manager
      • Apr 2004 - Feb 2018

      I managed a variety of on and off trade accounts while in this role including Sainsbury's, Booker Group, Booth's, Enotria & Coe, Molson Coors, LWC and Direct Wines. I also worked with Bibendum, Matthew Clark and Majestic Retail and Wholesale.

    • National Account Executive
      • Aug 2002 - Apr 2004

      Worked with Matthew Clark, Waverley, Bibendum and The Beerseller/Folio

    • National Account Executive
      • Apr 2001 - Aug 2002

      Responsibility for Matthew Clark Wholesale and Forth Wines

    • Sales Account Manager
      • May 1999 - Apr 2001

    • Retail Store Manager
      • 1994 - 1999

    • Excise Officer
      • 1992 - 1994

Education

  • 1989 - 1992
    The University of Salford
    Bsc (Hons), Sociology

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