Antoine Roudaut
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am an energetic, determined, curious & creative sales professional driven by passion & efficiency ! I am enthuse by economy and business from a global perspective and especially by the Wine, Spirits & Food industry and distribution. I have been studying business both at INSEEC & IAE Bordeaux, where I graduated with a Master's degree specialized in International Wine and Spirits Business. Since 2018, I have been working in the US market in various position from Brand Ambassador, Sales Manager to Regional Sales Manager.
I am currently the proud representative of the Advantage International / Les Grands Chais de France portfolio in the Midwest.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Advantage International
Chicago, USA
11.2021 - Current
- Advantage International operates as the US subsidiary and exclusive importer of Les Grands Chais de France. The GCF Group is the privileged partner of wine-growers in the great wine-producing regions of France and a viticulturist and maturation specialist at the head of over 3,000 ha of vineyards.
► In charge of the Midwest (IL, WI, MN, MI, IN, OH, IA, ND, SD, NE, KY)
► Distributor management and monitoring,
► Educating and accompanying the distributor sales team in order to execute the sales development and improve the brands awareness on the market.
► On & Off-Trade customers relationship management, follow-up and prospection (Cocktail bars & Restaurants, Fine-dining, liquor stores, Online retailers).
►In charge of all Regional & National Chain headquartered in the Midwest
► Leading staff-training, tastings, events and developing partnerships.
► Leading market analysis & potential for new products integration in our portfolio
Today we are the leading privately-owned winemaker in France. The Group clocked up a turnover of $1,3 Billion, 80% was exported to over 178 countries.
SALES MANAGER
BARTON & GUESTIER
NEW YORK, USA
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Proud representative of the Barton & Guestier portfolio
- Founded in 1725, Barton & Guestier is the oldest Bordeaux based wine merchant still operating nowadays
- Since 2010 Barton & Guestier is part of the Castel Group
- (Interrupt because of the Corona Virus crisis)
BRAND AMBASSADOR
COQUEREL - WINEBOW - BCI BONNETE
CHICAGO, USA
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Proud representative in the Midwest of the BCI Bonneté portfolio: Rhum Trois Rivières, Rhum Barbancourt, New Grove Rum, Cognac Bache Gabrielsen, Armagnac Marquis de Montesquiou, Calvados Coquerel, Liqueurs & Gin Gabriel Boudier, Genever & Herbal Bitters Boomsma, Château de Malle, Château de Pessan, Château Bonneté, Libération de Paris Wines by Badet Clément
- (V.I.E contract thru Calvados Coquerel imported by BCI)
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
VINHO SELECTION
BORDEAUX, FR
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Founded in 2006, Vinho Selection is dedicated to bringing the most exciting wines from around the globe to the French market
- With 40 sales representatives, Vinho Selection represents many of the world's great wineries for exclusive distribution in France, like Alta Vista (Argentina), Dereszla (Hungary), Ixsir (Lebanon), Casas Patronales (Chile), Paxton (Australia) etc…
Retail Store Manager
CASH VIN
BORDEAUX, FR
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Founded in 1994 by Jérôme Plantey, CASH VIN has 10 Liquor Stores in the Southwest of France
- Both Retailer & Wholesaler (On-premise account).
Education
Master 2 (M2) - International Wine and Spirit Marketing & Management
IAE Bordeaux
01.2018
Master 1 (MBA) - International Wine and Spirit Marketing & Management
INSEEC
01-2017
Bachelor - International Wine and Spirit Marketing & Management
INSEEC
01.2016
Associate's Degree - International Trade
Lycée Le Likès
01.2015
Skills
- Wine and Spirits expert
- Brand Building
- Distributor Management
- Goal Management
- Distribution strategy
- Sales support
- Staff Training/Tastings
- Wines referencing
- Sales
- Prospection
- Tastings
- Social Media
Additional Information
- WSET Level 2
- FACC Chicago - Member
- Jury at « Concours des vins de Paris 2016 and 2017 »
- Harvest - Cognac 2016
Languages
- FRENCH, Mother tongue
- ENGLISH, Fluent
- SPANISH, Professional Skills
- CHINESE, Beginner
Hobbies and Interests
- RUGBY
- JUDO
- THEATRE
- GUITAR
- FOOD
- WINE
- SPIRIT
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Advantage International
11.2021 - Current
SALES MANAGER
BARTON & GUESTIER
12.2019 - 05.2020
BRAND AMBASSADOR
COQUEREL - WINEBOW - BCI BONNETE
06.2018 - 11.2019
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
VINHO SELECTION
10.2016 - 08.2017
Retail Store Manager
CASH VIN
10.2015 - 09.2016
Master 2 (M2) - International Wine and Spirit Marketing & Management
IAE Bordeaux
Master 1 (MBA) - International Wine and Spirit Marketing & Management
INSEEC
Bachelor - International Wine and Spirit Marketing & Management
INSEEC
Associate's Degree - International Trade
Lycée Le Likès
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