Michael Miller
District Manager - IN & KY | Palm Bay International | Advanced Sommelier | Driving Wine Sales, Distribution, & Market Growth
- Role
- Product Education Manager at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Miller
Michael Miller is an Advanced Sommelier (CMS) and Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) with a proven track record in wine sales, education, and market development. A graduate of the IU Kelley School of Business with a degree in Business Marketing, he began his career in hospitality as a sommelier and beverage director before transitioning into distribution.Michael currently serves as District Manager for Indiana & Kentucky at Palm Bay International, where he leads market execution, drives distribution growth, and partners with sales teams and key accounts to deliver strong supplier performance across both on- and off-premise channels. His work focuses on strategic brand development, pricing and programming alignment, and building long-term relationships that generate sustainable growth.Previously, Michael was the Product Education Manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Indiana, where he designed and delivered training programs supporting sales consultants statewide, and played a key role in strengthening supplier partnerships through education-driven selling.Michael combines deep wine knowledge with a strong business and sales acumen, allowing him to bridge the gap between supplier strategy and market execution. He is actively pursuing the Master Sommelier Diploma and continues to focus on leadership, growth, and performance in the wine industry.
Experience
Product Education Manager
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Aug 2024 — Present · IN, US
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
2009 — 2013
Skills
- Hospitality Industry
- Public Relations
- Food & Beverage
- Time Management
- Hospitality Management
- Customer Service
- Wine
- Data Entry
- Event Planning
- Coordinating Events
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory Management
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Event Management
- Hospitality
- Front Office
- Banquets
- Resorts
- Micros
- Hotels
- Marketing
- Food
- Fine Dining
- Marketing Communications
- Restaurants
- Customer Satisfaction
- Training
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Catering
- Food Service
- Convention Services
- Menu Development
- Restaurant Management
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