Chris Ray
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with extensive experience at Trinchero Family Estates, driving revenue growth and optimizing operational efficiency. Proven track record in financial management and team leadership, fostering strong relationships to achieve strategic goals. Adept at critical thinking and decision-making, consistently exceeding revenue and volume targets in competitive markets.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Zone Vice President
Trinchero Family Estates
Portland, OR
08.2012 - Current
Managed WA, OR, AZ, NV, ID, MT, AK, UT, & WY
- Led cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and optimize operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies to enhance market penetration and revenue growth.
- Managed multi-million dollar budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maximizing resource utilization.
- Fostered relationships with key stakeholders to support collaborative decision-making and project execution.
Vice President of Sales
Young's Columbia
Portland, OR
10.2008 - 07.2012
Manage state of Oregon for Young's Columbia Distributing. Responsible for Ste. Michelle, Wine Group, Trinchero, and many others - execution, financials, goals, planning and relationships
Regional Sales Manager
Mt. Hood Beverage
Portland, OR
06.2001 - 10.2008
Wine Sales Manager and also managed entire portfolio on the Oregon Coast.
Sales Manager
Pacific Distributors
Newport, OR
05.1997 - 06.2001
Ran a small coastal distributor with intent to become owner. Large porfolio of domestic & craft beer, wine and natural beverages.
Sales Manager
Thomas & Son Distributing
Coos Bay, OR
08.1994 - 08.1997
Sales Leadership
E&J Gallo Winery
Portland, OR
06.1990 - 08.1994
While working for Gallo - had 4 jobs in 4 yrs. Great training and experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID05-1990
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- 100% of financials, distributor customer management, pricing, revenue & volume goals, and execution
Timeline
Zone Vice President
Trinchero Family Estates
08.2012 - Current
Vice President of Sales
Young's Columbia
10.2008 - 07.2012
Regional Sales Manager
Mt. Hood Beverage
06.2001 - 10.2008
Sales Manager
Pacific Distributors
05.1997 - 06.2001
Sales Manager
Thomas & Son Distributing
08.1994 - 08.1997
Sales Leadership
E&J Gallo Winery
06.1990 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
College of Idaho