Tom Brushfield
Sales Manager at Provenance Wines- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Provenance Wines
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Australia
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Oct 2023 - Present
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Union Cellars
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Norway
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Performing Arts
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Retail Manager
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Jan 2021 - Oct 2023
Overseeing the retail operations of two stores. Responsible for purchasing, driving revenue growth, identifying and maximizing sales opportunities, executing successful sales campaigns, and utilising strong relationship skills. Achieved double-digit growth in online sales each year. Created procedures and structures for an event program, of which I also hosted many. Overseeing the retail operations of two stores. Responsible for purchasing, driving revenue growth, identifying and maximizing sales opportunities, executing successful sales campaigns, and utilising strong relationship skills. Achieved double-digit growth in online sales each year. Created procedures and structures for an event program, of which I also hosted many.
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CellarHand
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Australia
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Beverage Manufacturing
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Account Manager
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2021
Managing a territory of over 140 active customers, with a fine wine and on-premise-focused portfolio. Exceeded budgets and grew regional accounts in terms of distributions and sales by $. Working with buyers to deliver winelist creation and ongoing training for venues to drive sales outcomes for all parties. New business development and presentation to ensure CellarHand was a key supplier. Hosting principals in trade, both domestic and international, leveraging relationships to ensure key account appointments. Show less
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Sommelier
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2014 - Nov 2017
Part of the VRC Sommelier team, often working with aged and high-value wines in an exclusive and world-class venue. Private function Sommelier to high net worth clients for key events. Part of the VRC Sommelier team, often working with aged and high-value wines in an exclusive and world-class venue. Private function Sommelier to high net worth clients for key events.
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Fesq & Company
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Australia
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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On Premise Sales Manager
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
Sales manager with a CBD on-premise focus, responsible for the top restaurants in Victoria. Consistently exceeded sales targets by leveraging strong networking and relationship-building skills to secure profitable on-premise accounts. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing and supply chain, to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns, product launches, and pricing strategies. Sales manager with a CBD on-premise focus, responsible for the top restaurants in Victoria. Consistently exceeded sales targets by leveraging strong networking and relationship-building skills to secure profitable on-premise accounts. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing and supply chain, to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns, product launches, and pricing strategies.
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The Melbourne Supper Club
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Australia
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Restaurants
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Venue Manager
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May 2014 - Oct 2014
Manager of Melbourne Supper Club and Siglo Bar, two of Melbourne's most popular late-night venues. Responsible for training, execution of service, conflict resolution, onboarding, performance management, and stock control. Hosted many VIPs, delivering exceptional experiences and smooth operations. Manager of Melbourne Supper Club and Siglo Bar, two of Melbourne's most popular late-night venues. Responsible for training, execution of service, conflict resolution, onboarding, performance management, and stock control. Hosted many VIPs, delivering exceptional experiences and smooth operations.
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City Wine Shop
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Australia
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Restaurants
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Sommelier
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Feb 2012 - Oct 2014
Service focused Sommelier with roles of but not limited to: key events, client consultation, and staff training. Service focused Sommelier with roles of but not limited to: key events, client consultation, and staff training.
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Walters Wine Bar
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Australia
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Restaurants
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Bar Manager
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Delivering exceptional customer experiences, overseeing the bar team, nurturing a positive wine culture with all front-of-house staff, and fostering positive relationships with customers and suppliers. Working with the owners to assist all areas of beverage procurement and service in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Delivering exceptional customer experiences, overseeing the bar team, nurturing a positive wine culture with all front-of-house staff, and fostering positive relationships with customers and suppliers. Working with the owners to assist all areas of beverage procurement and service in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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Sommelier
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Apr 2010 - Dec 2010
'Two-Hat' fine dining service in the reigning Country Restaurant of the Year. Responsible for beverage buying, inventory management, events with icon wineries, and front-of-house operations. 'Two-Hat' fine dining service in the reigning Country Restaurant of the Year. Responsible for beverage buying, inventory management, events with icon wineries, and front-of-house operations.
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Heart & Soil Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Wholesale
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Sales Support
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Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
An office-based role, responsible for inventory management, order pick and dispatch, and liaising with the sales team to assist with all areas of wholesale distribution. Sample management, opportunity identification, establishing focus products and sales forecasting. An office-based role, responsible for inventory management, order pick and dispatch, and liaising with the sales team to assist with all areas of wholesale distribution. Sample management, opportunity identification, establishing focus products and sales forecasting.
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Education
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Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 3 (Advanced), Wine & Spirits -
Holmesglen TAFE
Certificate IV, Hospitality Supervisor -
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Certified Educator -
The Geelong College
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Court Of Master Sommeliers
Certified Sommelier, Wine Steward/Sommelier