Kristy Buzuvis
New York
Summary
Strategic sales leader with over 19 years of experience in imported product sales, brand development, and key account management. Proven track record in advising wholesale distributors on long-term growth strategies across multiple channels, including retail, on-premise, and e-commerce. Skilled in building and maintaining long-term relationships with stakeholders, aligning solutions with business goals, and driving sustainable revenue growth. Currently pivoting into the SaaS industry with a consultative, relationship-first approach to enterprise sales.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Manager MNY
Trinchero
New York
02.2022 - Current
- Advised wholesale distributor partners on strategic brand placement to drive long-term growth across on-premise, off-premise, and e-commerce channels, positioning the portfolio for sustained success in competitive markets.
- Managed key accounts through consultative, solution-based selling, ensuring alignment between client goals and product strategy, paralleling enterprise SaaS relationship models.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, logistics, and product teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and execution, similar to SaaS go-to-market collaboration.
- Drove expansion into new markets by identifying growth opportunities and tailoring brand positioning to meet local demand - analogues so SaaS customer segmentation and GTM strategies.
EU Brand Manager
Vias Imports LTD
New York
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Implemented strategies and pricing for the sales growth of European brand partners across MNY, NJ, and Upstate NY.
- Diversified the portfolio by researching and advising on new products, emerging regions, and up-and-coming producers.
- Strengthened the relationships between distribution and import partners by consistently meeting monthly focus and volume goals, while maintaining brand story integrities.
Sales Consultant
Vias Imports LTD
New York
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Increased sales volume over 35% by opening 50+ accounts in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Harlem.
- Represented portfolio at annual industry tastings, marketing events, and annual industry events in Italy.
- Consistently met monthly brand and volume goals on general portfolio items and Euro brands.
Sales Consultant
Winebow INC (now The Winebow Group)
New York
03.2006 - 04.2011
- Increased a $900,000 territory to $1.6 million.
- Annually opened 25-30 new accounts.
- Represented an international portfolio of 200+ producers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Design & Marketing
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2002
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Strategic planning
- Market analysis
- Brand management
- Account management
- Data-driven decision making
- Team leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Self motivation
- Effective communication
- Conflict management
- Pricing strategy
Affiliations
- 20 marathons, including all 6 Abbott World Majors.
Accomplishments
- 2008 Manhattan Sales Rep of the Year, Winebow Inc
Certification
- WSET Level II
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Manager MNY
Trinchero
02.2022 - Current
EU Brand Manager
Vias Imports LTD
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Consultant
Vias Imports LTD
04.2011 - 12.2019
Sales Consultant
Winebow INC (now The Winebow Group)
03.2006 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Design & Marketing
Radford University
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