JAMES LEDBETTER
McHenry,IL
Summary
Dynamic Wine & Spirits Consultant at Maverick Beverage Company, I drove revenue growth through strategic beverage portfolio optimization and market analysis. Leveraging strong client engagement and negotiation skills, I identified new opportunities and developed actionable plans, enhancing market share and client satisfaction. Proven expertise in new business development, customer retention, and performance tracking.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine & Spirits Consultant
Maverick Beverage Company
Bensenville, Illinois
07.2006 - 08.2024
- Optimized beverage portfolio leading to substantial revenue growth, and improved market share for key clients.
- Evaluated client needs and market trends to identify new beverage opportunities for clients and various markets.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to provide advice on costs or profits, operational processes, business development initiatives, and other areas of improvement.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
Food Service Worker / Lead
Isabella's
Geneva, New York
2004 - 2006
Food Service Worker
Zaza's
St. Charles, IL
2002 - 2004
Food Service Worker / Lead
Francesca's
St. Charles, IL
2000 - 2002
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - St Charles, IL
St Charles High School
St Charles, IL01.1983
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Client Requirements Assessment
- Timeline Development
- Management Coaching
- Performance Tracking
- Staff Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Client Engagement
- Market Research
- Customer Analytics
- Vendor Management
- Beverage Portfolio Management
- Client Consultation
- Business Development & Growth
- Negotiation skills
- Sales Strategy
Accomplishments
- Organized stakeholder meetings to finalize project timelines, ensuring timely completion.
- Developed data collection methods, enhancing analysis accuracy and efficiency.
- Implemented client-specific strategies, achieving measurable improvements in satisfaction.
- Conducted in-depth market research, identifying emerging trends and consumer preferences to guide product development strategies.
- Advised senior management on strategic planning and budgeting, optimizing operations.
- Optimized beverage portfolio management, leading to substantial revenue growth and improved market share for key clients.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Wine & Spirits Consultant
Maverick Beverage Company
07.2006 - 08.2024
Food Service Worker / Lead
Isabella's
2004 - 2006
Food Service Worker
Zaza's
2002 - 2004
Food Service Worker / Lead
Francesca's
2000 - 2002
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - St Charles, IL
St Charles High School
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