Gajanan Nayak

Experience

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  Chateau Indage

  May 1995 - Apr 2003

  Assistant Manager

  » Pioneer of Wines In India.» Designing & executing various innovative sales & marketing schemes for Retail as well as the HORECA segment.» Have successfully launched and handled many Premium Wines, both in domestic and imported segments.

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  Sula Vineyards

  Apr 2003 - Mar 2007

  Area Manager

  » Leading Brand of Domestic Wines in India.» Importer of Fine Wines in India.» Designing & executing various innovative sales & marketing schemes for Retail as well as the HORECA segment.» Have successfully launched and handled many Premium Wines, both in domestic and imported segments.

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  Brindco Sales Ltd

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2009

  Regional Manager

  » Largest importer of Fine Wines and Beer in India.» Handling a very elaborate and extensive portfolio of fine wines.» Designing & executing various innovative marketing schemes and promotional campaigns for HORECA segment.» Have successfully launched and handled many imported premium fine wines.» Visited different Wine Producing Regions and Wineries in France to enhance my understanding of wine, covering places like Champagne, Burgundy, Rhone Valley & Beaujolais.» Conducted training sessions and seminars for clients and sales teams to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques. Show less

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  Connosseur

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2021

  Head - Marketing & Business Development

  » Sales, Marketing and Business Development.» Wine and Beer Business Consultant.» End to end Business solutions for Domestic Wineries and Importers of Wine and Beer.» Participate in industry events & international trade shows like London Wine Fair and Chengdu Wine Fair.» Visited different wineries in Napa Valley in California and experienced the wine tasting in their cellars.» Exporter of Domestic Wines.» Exclusive Wine's Importer for Corporate Houses and High Net-worth Individuals.» Marketing and Sales of International Varietals of Cheese. Show less

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  Good Drop Wine Cellars Pvt, Ltd

  Aug 2021 - now

  Senior Manager - Business Development

  » Key Accounts Management.» International Business Development.» Export of Fine Wines and Wine based RTD.» Negotions on contracts, pricing and terms, ensuring mutually benefical agreements.» Participate in industry events & international trade shows like London Wine Fair, Prowine & Vinexpo.» Provide wine knowledge and consultation to clients, including wine lists and pairings.» Premium Wines and Wine based RTD.