Gary Averill

About Gary Averill

I\'m a seasoned veteran of CPG sales, where I’ve built a career defined by customer focus, strategic agility, and relationship-driven growth. My experience spans both off-premise retail and on-premise hospitality, giving me a well-rounded perspective on market dynamics and consumer behavior. I have closely collaborated with brand owners, suppliers, internal teams, regional and national chains, and independent accounts to deliver tailored solutions that drive results. What sets me apart is my adaptability—whether navigating shifting consumer trends, evolving regulatory landscapes, or launching new brands, I embrace change as an opportunity to learn and lead. I leverage industry data and insights to make informed decisions, strengthen partnerships, and uncover opportunities others might miss. I’m passionate about elevating the customer experience and thrive in environments where collaboration, curiosity, and execution come together. If you have any questions, insights to share, or would like to explore opportunities I’d welcome the chance to connect. Feel free to reach out at A••••••••@icloud.com or send me a message here on LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Account Executive

   Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

   Oct 2014 — Present

   Experience in working with multiple national and regional chains: Walgreens, Trader Joe\'s, The Fresh Market, BJ\'s Wholesale club, Costco Manage sales/gross profit, develop strong customer relationships and supplier partnerships, create and implement sales programs, brand building, manage inventory thru forecasting and inventory maintance, Mentor and develop junior employees,Consult on wine and spirits to add/deleteAnalyze market dataDevelop category strategies

Education

• Flagler College

  Business Administration

• Yale University

  Certificate of Advanced Management

• University of the Cumberlands

  Business, Economics and Histroy