Kyle Magee
Tampa,FL
Summary
Wine and beverage sales professional with progressive leadership in managing high-value client portfolios and driving revenue growth. Demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets, particularly in high-margin categories, while mentoring a high-performing team. Expertise in client relationship building enhances customer satisfaction and engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Williams-Sonoma
07.2026 - Current
- Cultivated customer relationships that led to repeat business and enhanced client satisfaction.
- Coordinated with team on promotional events and setup of new product displays to drive customer engagement.
- Presented demonstrations, managed inventory control, supported daily sales floor operations, and coordinated events and new product displays with team members.
- Managed inventory levels while supporting daily floor operations to maintain optimal product availability.
Head Sommelier
The Matador Room
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Curated extensive wine list to elevate guest experience through thoughtful selections.
- Developed strategic wine program initiatives that boosted customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting selections for maximum profitability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating emerging regions and varietals into the wine selection.
- Conducted regular tastings to refine offerings and align with culinary pairings.
- Trained and mentored wait staff to elevate service standards and knowledge.
- Managed inventory systems, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Coordinated wine selection and restocking for a cellar of over 300 bottles to ensure availability and variety.
Wine Department Manager
Total Wine
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Managed daily operations of the wine department, optimizing inventory levels and ensuring product availability to meet customer demand.
- Achieved district-leading performance on high-margin SKUs, outperforming budget by over 250 basis points and ranking as a top-10 department company-wide for a $13 million department.
- Applied deep expertise in wines and spirits, particularly Bordeaux, to identify and close high-margin sales opportunities.
- Collaborated with suppliers to select quality wines aligned with customer preferences.
- Presented business performance reviews and strategic plans to senior leadership, highlighting sales initiatives that drove department growth.
- Established performance goals for employees, providing targeted feedback to enhance skills and achieve departmental objectives.
- Hired and trained a high-performing sales team with deep knowledge of wine and great customer service.
- Grew year-over-year Concierge sales by more than 20% through targeted client outreach and strategic promotions.
Branch Manager
PRP Wine
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitored branch performance against key performance indicators and initiated corrective actions to address performance gaps.
- Oversaw daily branch operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and effective resource allocation.
- Resolved customer issues proactively to improve satisfaction and enhance service quality.
- Increased wine sales through targeted outbound prospecting and relationship development with prospective and existing customers.
- Coordinated weekly private wine tastings and community promotional events to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Built and maintained a comprehensive client database and outreach strategy.
Education
B.A. - Economics
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL09-2027
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Sales development
- Sales forecasting
- Client account management
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Customer engagement
- Exceptional customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client account management
Timeline
Sales Associate
Williams-Sonoma
07.2026 - Current
Head Sommelier
The Matador Room
10.2025 - 01.2026
Wine Department Manager
Total Wine
10.2023 - 11.2025
Branch Manager
PRP Wine
04.2022 - 10.2023
B.A. - Economics
University of South Florida