John Vamvakias

John Vamvakias

Assistant Manager / Beverage Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chain Account Manager Retail Wine at Republic National Distributing Company

  • Education

    • Art Institute of Houston

      1989 - 1991
      Graphic Design
  • Experience

    • Morton's The Steakhouse

      Jul 2003 - Jan 2011
      Assistant Manager / Beverage Manager

      Developed, and trained staff to perform as a team in a restaurant setting. Created a profitable beverage program, as well as direct sales to restaurant guests.

    • Republic National Distributing Company

      Feb 2011 - Jun 2020

      Lead's, and develops a four salesperson team in developing account's requiring one sales person to cover both spirits, and wine. Track and execute on supplier case goals, and run's sales blitz's within the division. Promotion's, education,product placement, sales feature's, staff training, event execution, and sales of the Constellation portfolio.

      • District Manager On Premise Spirits

        Oct 2017 - Jun 2020
      • On Premise Manager Combo Wine and Spirits

        Jun 2014 - Oct 2017
      • Heritage Specialist

        Feb 2011 - Jun 2014
    • Republic National Distributing Company

      Mar 2023 - now
      Chain Account Manager Retail Wine
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WSET II Spirit's

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    • WSET Wine & Spirt's Level 2

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    • Certified Sommelier Level 2

      The Court of Master Sommeliers
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Winery Relations

      Issued by Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Jul 2012
      Houston Livestock Show and RodeoAssociated with John Vamvakias