Paul Tollefson
Visionary VP of National Sales | Architect of Italian Wine Culture
- Role
- Vice President of National Sales at Docg Imports Llc
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paul Tollefson
An executive operational leader with decades of experience bridging the gap between…
Experience
Vice President of National Sales
Feb 2025 — Present · CA, US
Leading the national sales strategy for DOCG Imports, a premier importer of distinguished Italian wines. Focused on expanding market presence, building strong distributor and retail partnerships, and elevating DOCG’s reputation as the leader in Italian wine education and selection.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:• Spearheading national sales growth, leveraging deep industry expertise to drive market expansion.Cultivating strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and restaurateurs through a consultative, partnership-driven approach.• Implementing innovative sales strategies, including an \"onion-out\" marketing model, to increase brand recognition and market penetration.• Developing a specialized Sardinian portfolio to introduce exclusive, underrepresented wines to the U.S. market.• Positioning DOCG Imports as the premier source for Italian wine education and industry leadership.• Championing a service-first philosophy, ensuring clients receive unmatched support, product knowledge, and business growth strategies.
Education
University of Nevada, Reno
German
University of Oregon
Art History/German
Skills
- Coaching
- Sales
- Sports
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Customer Service
- First Time Home Buyers
- Marketing
- Sales Management
- Training
- Strategy
- Event Management
- Leadership
- Athletics
- Ski
- Social Media
- Public Speaking
- Sports Marketing
- Event Planning
- Public Relations
- Marketing Strategy
- Fundraising
- Team Building
- Social Media Marketing
- Mortgage Lending
- Sports Management
- Marketing Communications
- Entrepreneurship
- Teaching
- Online Marketing
- Investment Properties
- New Business Development
- Residential Homes
- Social Networking
- Real Estate
- Foreclosures
- Investors
- Single Family Homes
- Working with First-Time Home Buyers
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