Julie Robyn Kushel

• Evaluated wine inventory to assess quality and market trends, guiding informed purchasing strategies.
• Curated a diverse selection of wines for retail and restaurant partners, meeting varied customer needs.
• Established strong relationships with distributors to facilitate efficient product sourcing.
• Developed comprehensive training materials for staff on wine offerings and food pairings.
• Managed budgets for wine procurement to ensure effective inventory management.
• Guided customers in choosing suitable wines for occasions, enhancing customer experience.
• Updated purchasing policies and procedures to improve efficiency and maintain compliance standards.

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• Organized wine tastings and promotional events to engage customers and showcase products.
• Managed inventory levels for diverse wine selections and supplier relationships.
• Collaborated with vendors to negotiate terms and ensure quality supplies.
• Made wine recommendations with knowledge and confidence of correct wine and food pairings.

• Managed marketing and promotion of high-profile wine and spirits portfolio to clubs, wine bars, restaurants, and luxury hotels.
• Developed brand awareness through aggressive sales and marketing campaigns.
• Coordinated launch promotions at key accounts, including product sampling and distribution of POS materials.
• Organized and hosted dinners featuring wine pairings with local chefs and winemakers.
• Spoke on behalf of represented vineyards to enhance customer familiarity with wineries.