Ezekiel Hampton

About Ezekiel Hampton

With extensive experience in direct-to-consumer sales, marketing, and business development, I specialize in driving operational efficiencies, optimizing customer experiences, and leading high-performing teams to exceed revenue goals. From crafting innovative marketing campaigns to establishing strategic partnerships, I bring a creative, results-driven approach to every endeavor.Certified in advanced wine education, I’ve cultivated meaningful customer relationships and delivered exceptional hospitality experiences. My expertise lies in evaluating sales trends, leveraging insights to enhance profitability, and developing strategies that align with brand vision and market demands.Passionate about creating memorable customer experiences and mentoring teams, I thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration meets strategic execution.EXPERTISE 🟦 Sales Leadership🟦 Hospitality🟦 Business Development🟦 Marketing🟦 Budgeting & Forecasting🟦 Data Analysis🟦 Reporting🟦 Product Pricing🟦 Brand Strategy🟦 Partnership Building🟦 Customer Experience Optimization🟦 Quota AttainmentTOOLS🟦 Microsoft Suite🟦 Salesforce CRM🟦 Marketing Cloud🟦 Social Studio🟦 Constant Contact🟦 Adobe🟦 Google Suite🟦 Dropbox🟦 ShipCompliant🟦 eWinery Solutions🟦 eCellar🟦 VinNow🟦 RMS🟦 Commerce 7🟦 WineDirect🟦 Hootsuite🟦 Sitecore🟦 CellarPass🟦 Tock

Experience

1. Private Client Liaison

   Saint Helena Winery

   Mar 2025 — Present · St Helena, CA, US

   Successfully convert sales and subscription opportunities through multiple channels within the DTC channel Plan and execute monthly traveling sales events at a national level Operate within channel budgets and draft P&L statements Drove business development initiatives and referral network by generating industry and external partnerships Analyze sales reports to monitor the performance of partnerships, campaigns, and consumer trends Create successful sales and marketing campaigns distributed through email and mobile text Manage the upkeep and accuracy of client database and vet potential new clients

Education

• California State University-Dominguez Hills

  M.B.A.

  2009 — 2012

• Wine & Spirit Education Trust

  Advanced - Level 3

• California State University, Long Beach

  B.A.

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Food & Beverage
• Wineries
• Hospitality
• Restaurants
• Beer
• Business Development
• Food Pairing
• Wine Tasting
• Food
• Marketing
• Winemaking
• Event Management
• Strategic Planning
• Wine
• Alcoholic Beverages