Experience

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  Inn Express Independent Drinks Distributor

  • Account Manager

    • May 2022 - Present

    Wholesale distributors of craft beer, world beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks.Inn Express are an Independent, family-operated drinks distributor with 20 years of experience in the drinks wholesale industry.They constantly push the boundaries, and offer you precisely what you want, plus maybe even a few things you didn't even know you needed!With a diverse and eclectic drinks portfolio coupled with an impressive 'can-do' attitude, the customer is key.

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  Nectar Imports Ltd

  • United Kingdom
  • Wholesale
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Regional Sales Manager- South West

    • Aug 2017 - Apr 2022

    Working with and supporting a team of 6 BDM’s managing existing customers and delivering new business targets in the Premium and Super Premium drinks market. Leading with our Premium Drinks portfolio supported by our parent Company Asahi UK. Key accountabilities-Achieving area Sales Targets and KPI's driving new business and increase AUK listings • Manage team to identify and acquire new customers, Gap filling and up-selling to the existing customer base across the region. • Effectively managing and driving the sales team from prospect through to successful closure• Building up a sustainable and robust pipeline and ensuring accurate and rigorous forecasting and account planning. SW Team• Developing & implementing sales strategies and plans to meet revenue goals with the SW BDM/WDM team• Prepare regular reports and conduct monthly meetings to review performance• CPM(Continuous Performance Management) of SW Team. Monthly 1:1’s, Feedback• Analysing market trends and competitors’ activities in region

  • Business Development Manager

    • Sep 2011 - Aug 2017

    Nectar Imports is one of the fastest growing suppliers of beverages in the UK. Our clients include multiple key accounts, high-end independents and wholesale. The portfolio extends to super-premium spirits, fine wines and champagnes, and an extensive range of speciality beers from around the world.

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  Great Western Wine

  • Operations Manager

    • Apr 2002 - Mar 2011

  • Distribution Manager

    • Mar 1998 - Apr 2002

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  Hartham Park

  • Conference and Business Hospitality Consultant

    • Jun 1997 - Mar 1998

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  Tracy Park Golf and Country Club

  • General Manager

    • Mar 1994 - May 1997

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  Lanz Sports Centre

  • Club Manager

    • Nov 1986 - Feb 1994

    Responsible for Food and Beverage management.