Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Deana Guglielmo

Deana Guglielmo

Houston,TX

Summary



"My mission in life is not to merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."

Maya Angelou

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Manager. SETX

The Duckhorn Portfolio
12.2021 - 01.2025
  • Hosted wine dinners and develop creative concepts for memorable events that drove increased brand recognition and customer engagement.
  • Managed key account relationships to retain and grow share of business.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of brand visibility attracting new customers.
  • Executed strategic plans for underperforming territories, turning around sales figures by analyzing opportunities in accounts.
  • Coordinated with marketing to launch promotional campaigns, boosting customer engagement and sales.
  • Boosted market share by identifying and capitalizing on local market trends and opportunities.
  • Promoted culture of accountability, setting clear expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations with distributor partners.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with HEB store managers, offering guidance and support to achieve sell through.
  • Implemented new product launches effectively, ensuring staff were well-trained and inventory was strategically managed.
  • Trained distributor partner and accounts on all brands.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Analyzed sales trends to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.

On-Premise District Manager,

RNDC
04.2019 - 12.2021

• Manage, foster growth and coach, Six In-town sales reps in key territories

• Offer exceptional customer service, build, and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers

• Develop and grow market share and dollars monthly • Hire and train sales Reps

• Monitor market trends and competitor activity

• Plan and create sales presentations and run as point on Key on-premise programs working with our supplier partners

On-Premise, Fine Wine Specialist

RNDC
06.2014 - 04.2019

Exceed goals and execute on Key Supplier programs, utilizing all my resources

• Hosted Wine Dinners and launched tasting events

• Develop new accounts in a highly competitive territory

  • Strengthened customer loyalty for key accounts by implementing tailored solutions based on client feedback.
  • Trained teams to optimize service delivery in alignment with individual needs to boost customer satisfaction.
  • Trained team members on product knowledge, sales strategies, and exceptional customer service techniques.

Sales Lead

RNDC
09.2008 - 06.2014
  • Maintain & and cultivate a multitude of A accounts in highly competitive territory in growing my annual business yearly.
  • Recruited and successfully grew off-premise sales in the Miami market

Education

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Hunter College
New York, NY

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of Fine Wine
  • Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Training and coaching
  • Attention to detail
  • Goal setting and performance metrics

Accomplishments

  • Highly Motivated and experienced sales professional in fine wine with over 18 years experience.
  • Proven strengths building territories and key relationships.
  • Expert presentation and communication skills.

Certification

WSET Level 2 Wine & Spirits

Wine Technology and Celebrity Wine at Florida International University-Certified. Miami

Kevin Zraly Windows on the World, NY, NY

Interests

  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Cooking
  • Fashion and Style
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Interior Design

Timeline

District Manager. SETX

The Duckhorn Portfolio
12.2021 - 01.2025

On-Premise District Manager,

RNDC
04.2019 - 12.2021

On-Premise, Fine Wine Specialist

RNDC
06.2014 - 04.2019

Sales Lead

RNDC
09.2008 - 06.2014

Associate of Arts - Marketing

Hunter College
Deana Guglielmo