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Benjamin Gemesi

Sarasota

Summary

Dynamic sales and distribution professional with eight years of experience in Fine Wine and spirits, complemented by over twelve years in restaurant management. Proven expertise in bartending, mixology, and craft beverages, with a strong focus on customer relationship building. Recognized for anticipating client needs and delivering quick solutions that align with account objectives. A strategic thinker committed to expanding networks and enhancing profit channels through effective partnerships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Luxury Specialist

Republic National Distributing Company
01.2020 - Current
  • Attained Luxury focused goals and priorities
  • Consistently attained and contributed to all corporate initiatives, focus items, and team programming
  • Gained market share by utilizing relationships, sales tactics, and product knowledge
  • Analyze Market Share in each account
  • Inventory management and forecasting
  • Training and development with accounts and employees

Sales Representative

Republic National Distributing Company
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Increased Revenue 10% in first year in my Market
  • Consistently attain Company Goals
  • Analyze Market Share in each account
  • Pre-Plan and Execute appointments
  • Implement programming in accounts, Wine List, Cocktail Menus, Dinners, Tastings, and Events
  • Communicate Inventory needs and forecasts to Marketing
  • Uses Point of Sale material to follow up and influence brand visibility in accounts

Bar Manager

Gecko’s Hospitality Group
Sarasota
06.2014 - 01.2018
  • Keeping product stock levels, inventory, and liquor costs in line with company expectations
  • Handling all bar related ordering, from invoices to meeting with sales representatives and being able to conduct business with them in a professional manner
  • Maintain updated prices in Micros POS system to reflect company pricing expectations
  • Ongoing training with bartenders and servers to ensure that the entire staff is knowledgeable about trends, drink recipes, features, and specialty offerings
  • Creating craft beer lists on a monthly basis and also maintaining a fresh variety of beers on the rotating taps
  • Planning, organizing, and executing promotions for various events such as beer dinners, feature nights, restaurant anniversary parties
  • Being part of bi-weekly manager meetings with the store level management team, director of operations, and owners
  • Handling and disciplinary action forms and terminations

Bartender

Sam Snead’s Tavern
Sarasota
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Maintaining a clean and well-functioning bar
  • Provide great customer care to all guests through the service of food or drink
  • Pour Alcohol properly and accurately in accordance with laws and company expectations

Education

Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences -

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
01.2012

High School -

Pine View School for the Academically Gifted
Sarasota, FL
01.2008

WSET III Wine -

WSET II Wine and Spirits -

WSET II Spirits -

WSET I Sake -

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • MicroStrategy Reporting System
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Market analysis
  • Product knowledge
  • Customer relationship management
  • Communication skills

References

  • Jeff Nichols, Director of Beverage & Retail Strategy, The Good Pour, 239-465-8383
  • Nikki Sidebottom, State Manager, Clos du Val Winery, 239-289-6083

Languages

Hungarian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Luxury Specialist

Republic National Distributing Company
01.2020 - Current

Sales Representative

Republic National Distributing Company
01.2018 - 01.2020

Bar Manager

Gecko’s Hospitality Group
06.2014 - 01.2018

Bartender

Sam Snead’s Tavern
10.2013 - 06.2014

Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences -

University of South Florida

High School -

Pine View School for the Academically Gifted

WSET III Wine -

WSET II Wine and Spirits -

WSET II Spirits -

WSET I Sake -

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