GREG WILLIS
Austin,TX
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Ensemble Beverages
Austin, TX
02.2014 - Current
- Founded a company dedicated to marketing wine and spirits in Texas, driving $2.3 million in annual revenue through fine wine sales.
Sourced suitable distributor partners by collaborating directly with suppliers.
Maximized depletions by working alongside distributor management and sales teams.
Performed direct sales initiatives targeting restaurants and retailers for increased reach.
Facilitated educational seminars and trade events to promote wine knowledge among consumers.
Director of Operations
DNS Wines
Austin, TX
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Supervised comprehensive order processing, compliance, inventory oversight, and pricing strategies for wine importer.
Engaged with over 50 producers to maintain strong partnerships.
Managed inventory transfers across three warehouses in the U.S.
Implemented promotional initiatives for DNS Wines directly in Texas to boost sales.xas.
General Manager Austin / South Texas
Favorite Brands
Austin, TX
03.2009 - 01.2014
- Directed all wine, beer, and spirits sales representatives, office hires, warehouse personnel, drivers, and merchandisers in Austin and South Texas region for Avante / Favorite Brands distributing company.
Lead Manager Wine and Beer Dept
Central Market
Austin, TX
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Led team in skill training initiatives, enhancing product knowledge and optimizing schedules.
- Oversaw all purchases of beer and wine, ensuring appealing floor displays.
- Interacted with customers on the sales floor and delivered educational sessions at Cooking School.
Education
M.S. - Divinity
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Forth Worth, TX12.1998
B.S. - Psychology
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.1993
Skills
- Sales strategy and market analysis
- Distributor and inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Direct sales techniques
- Team leadership skills
- Product expertise
Affiliations
- Play guitar and sing in several local bands.
- On the board of VIolet Crown Community Works.
Websites
Certification
- Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Timeline
Director of Operations
DNS Wines
09.2017 - 08.2022
Owner
Ensemble Beverages
02.2014 - Current
General Manager Austin / South Texas
Favorite Brands
03.2009 - 01.2014
Lead Manager Wine and Beer Dept
Central Market
01.2005 - 05.2007
M.S. - Divinity
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S. - Psychology
Baylor University
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