Craig Briese
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Personable, dynamic professional with years of experience and knowledge. Unique ambassador to grow a distinctive brand with unlimited potential. Proven track record expanding sales and territory.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
Cincinnati, OH
10.2022 - Current
- Build positive, credible, lasting customer relationships built on trust
- Discover and identify customer business growth needs
- Pre-plan account visits with an agenda, service purpose, and selling opportunities
- Maintain deep knowledge of SGWS and correctly present and position them in accounts
- Achieve internal SGWS and supplier objectives as prioritized by management
Wine and Beer Manager, Spirits Consultant
Brentwood Spirits
Cincinnati, OH
01.2011 - 10.2022
- Oversee purchasing, merchandising and sales of various products. Manage appointments with all distributor representatives. Suggest appropriate selections for patrons. Identify trends and demographic opportunities for increased sales. Organize tasting events for the retail store and its sister business The Lucky Turtle Bar, with some bartending and receiving involved as well.
- Apply my knowledge and expertise as a Liquor Consultant for the High Proof portion of the retail store environment and directly communication with representatives. Also handle point of purchase sales, and State wholesale account duties. Deliveries to Wholesale accounts.
Fermenting Assistant
Pickled Planet
Ashland, OR
04.2004 - 07.2010
- Production, marketing, sales, and product tasting events for a fermented foods business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, And Leisure Studies
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN01.1992
WSET Level 2 Wines -
American Wine School
OnlineSkills
- Sales and Promotions
- Customer Relation Management
- Territory Expansion
- Sales Force
- Proof and Liquid Analytics
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
10.2022 - Current
Wine and Beer Manager, Spirits Consultant
Brentwood Spirits
01.2011 - 10.2022
Fermenting Assistant
Pickled Planet
04.2004 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, And Leisure Studies
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
WSET Level 2 Wines -
American Wine School
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