Ryan M. Wells
Santa Rosa Beach
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced, driven, and self-motivated Account Manager with over 20 years of business and people management experience. “If I had a Superpower, it would be: People person.” I bring a diversified portfolio of significant work and relationship experience along with coaching, leadership, and strong communication skills. Being of service to others and genuine hospitality joined with these attributes, I believe I can make a meaningful contribution to Panhandle Getaways.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Outside Sales Consultant, WSET II
Superb Wines International
Pensacola- Tallahassee, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Manage outside sales for Boutique Wine and Spirits Wholesaler
- Focused on primarily On and Independent Off Premise
- Manage inventory levels, A/R, deliveries, set pricing and responsible for Gross Profit
- Provide excellent customer service, wine presentations, wine dinners, consumer and trade events, wine festivals, staff training, and consultation to accounts
Area Manager, Signature Luxury Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
Pensacola – Tallahassee, FL
06.2014 - 06.2020
- Managed a diverse range of Luxury wine & spirits for Key On and Off Premise accounts
- Actively consult with customers to create beverage programs, budget beverage costs, staff education for brands, including upselling and presentation skills
- Team Responsibilities to include Coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews
- Responsible for AR Collections, pricing, Growing Revenue, and Gross Profit
- Maximize customer experience by creating solutions to all issues in a timely manner.
District Manager On Premise
Republic National Distributing Company
Destin/Panama City
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Managed a diverse range of Fine wine & spirits for All On Premise accounts
- Provide full range of services to customers to include education, staff training, wine & spirits menu creation
- Team Responsibilities included Coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews
- Responsible for AR Collections, pricing, Growing Revenue, and Gross Profit
Transatlantic Wine & Spirits, Area Manager
Southern Wine & Spirits
Pensacola – Tallahassee -Jacksonville
05.2003 - 07.2009
- Managed a diverse range of Luxury wine & spirits for Key On and Off Premise accounts
- Grew new territory to expand Transatlantic Division into Northwest FL
- Started in 2001 and grew to a team of 8 people by 2009, to include Coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews
- Responsible for AR Collections, pricing, Growing Revenue, and Gross Profit
Outside Sales Representative
Transatlantic Wine & Spirits
04.2001 - 04.2003
- Joined SWS, as first employee in NFL of Transatlantic Fine wine division to expand into FL Panhandle
- Responsible for growing Key accounts in ON and Off Premise Division
- Actively consult with customers to create beverage programs, control costs, staff training
Bar Manager, Front of House
Chart House Restaurant
New Orleans/ Jacksonville, FL
12.1998 - 03.2001
- Co- Managed, Navigator Training program and coached a 30-person team
- Responsible for ordering, pricing, beverage costs, food preparation
- Conducted performance reviews
- Focused on team building and guest experience
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Program
University of New Orleans
01-1996
Wine & Spirits Education Trust - Level II
Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Hospitality Industry
- Problem Solver
- Cultivate Relationships
- People Management
- Strategic Thinker
- Sales Revenue
- Strong negotiation skills
Timeline
Outside Sales Consultant, WSET II
Superb Wines International
06.2020 - Current
Area Manager, Signature Luxury Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
06.2014 - 06.2020
District Manager On Premise
Republic National Distributing Company
08.2009 - 06.2014
Transatlantic Wine & Spirits, Area Manager
Southern Wine & Spirits
05.2003 - 07.2009
Outside Sales Representative
Transatlantic Wine & Spirits
04.2001 - 04.2003
Bar Manager, Front of House
Chart House Restaurant
12.1998 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Business Administration - Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Program
University of New Orleans