Phillip Johnston

Experience

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  Premier Beverage

  Jan 1997 - Mar 2016

  Sales

  Account Executive Alliance Package Division. 8/2009 to 3/2016Premier Beverage Company - Orlando, FL• I was selected to move to the Alliance division when Brown-Forman joined the Premier Beverage family.• Managed chain and independent stores in a high profile survey territory with the focus of growing the strength of the Alliance brands. • While in this territory I consistently performed above company standards. Account Executive Package Division. 1/2004 to 7/2009Premier Beverage Company - Orlando, FL• Took a promotion to the Liquor Package Division in January 2004.• Managed chain and independent stores in the Orlando market. Worked a high profile survey territory maintaining Premier Beverage standards and growing market share in chain and independent accounts.• During my time in this territory I outperformed other executives in the market to be selected to join the Canadian Club Society and had top sales for Bacardi USA.Account Executive Grocery Division. 1/1997 to 6/2004Premier Beverage Company - Orlando, FL• Joined Premier Beverage as part of the expansion of the sales team with the acquisition of Kendall Jackson wines.• In the 7 years with the grocery division I managed two routes at one time with an area from St. Cloud to Lakeland with over 100 accounts. Later in my time with the grocery division I changed routes to the International Drive/Dr Phillip's/Metro West area. I managed flagship stores for survey routes growing distribution and executing current programs. Show less

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  Breakthru Beverage Group

  Jan 1997 - now

  Account Executive Package Division. 4/2016 to CurrentBreakThru Beverage Company - Orlando, Fl• I have been assigned a focused territory with the goal of developing new products and growing current market leading brands. This includes the full liquor portfolio for BreakThru Beverage including Brown-Forman and Gallo in chains and independent liquor stores.

  • Brown Forman Account Development Specialist

    May 2023 - now

  • Account Executive

    Jan 1997 - now