Ed Oconnor

Independent Wine & Grape Broker @The O\'connor Group

San Diego, CA, US
MOBILE NUMBERS
+91 *********19

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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2012 — Present

Independent Wine & Grape Broker @The O\'connor Group

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Los Angeles, CA, US

Proudly representing family owned and operated artisan wineries, growers, and winemakers.Limited production of new & old world selections.Precise market channel management, making sure our wines are suited to varying needs in the marketplace, from retail to up-scale restaurants.• Profound knowledge of wine, spirits, food pairing, production, sales, and service.

EDUCATION

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SDSU

Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Business Administration

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California Alcohol Beverage Controll

Responsible Beverage Service (RBS)

SKILLS

Sales ManagementCctvCrmWine & Spirits IndustryNetworkingVendor ManagementRetailTeam BuildingCustomer RetentionNew Business DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipStrategic PlanningP&LWine TastingStart-UpsB2bSecurityTrainingMerchandisingContract NegotiationCold CallingKey Account ManagementDirect SalesSalesProduct MarketingPricingSellingCompetitive AnalysisManagementAccount ManagementForecastingWine EducationSales PresentationsMarketing StrategyWine SalesCustomer ServiceLeadershipKey Account DevelopmentClosing DealsP&L Management

ABOUT ED OCONNOR

Accomplished sales professional with an impressive record of top performance and the proven ability to achieve exceptional sales growth within key accounts in major markets. Builds new market opportunities and improves existing sales base. Consistently provides superior customer service and maintains outstanding positive account relationships. • Skilled at training team members in effective sales techniques and communicating product knowledge • Consensus builder and skilled negotiator with the proven track record of building and maintaining excellent relationships over a long sales cycle. • Able to make rapid assessments and quickly revise tactics to ensure progress and focus on goal achievement. • Performs well as both an independent contributor and team member and needs little supervision or direction.

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