Travis Morrissey

Experience

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  Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

  Jul 2004 - Feb 2008

  Wine Director @ Tulio Ristorante

  Started as a banquet server… finished as the wine director. Where I fell in love with wine.

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  Young's Market Company

  Feb 2008 - Jun 2010

  Key Account Manager

  My first wine sales job. Called on AAA On Prem, chef owner restaurants, Grocery w/stewards, and Indy retail primarily in King County. Received sales person of the year after 2nd year in this position.

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  Regal Wine Company

  Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  SF Sales Representative

  #1 ranked sales person in CA for two straight years (KPI assessment based on growth, overall volume, accounts and distribution). Grew my territory from 520K/yr to 1.2M in two years. Worked in most neighborhoods within the city, calling on accounts ranging from AAA/Michelin star, to small cafe’s, local grocery and corner stores representing one of the most diverse portfolios in CA… One of the most fun & enjoyable jobs I’ve ever had.

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  Jackson Family Wines

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  I oversaw the sales & distribution for Kendall Jackson and La crema in the state of Florida, accounting for approx 450K cases. Worked through a price increase while maintaining chain business and still growing by +2%. My first supplier role. A select team of sales people targeting key markets with specific brands needing extra attention within the Jackson family portfolio. A great learning experience.

  • Regional Sales Manager • Classics Division

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Regional Sales Manager • Estates Division

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
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  Breakthru Beverage Group

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  General Manager • Noble Wine Estates Division

  I managed a fine wine team of 18ppl covering the entire state of Florida w/AAA Account focus, including Indy retail. Managed 12 suppliers that included both domestic and imports. Note: this is the team that represents Jackson family wines within the Distributor. Grew business 16% the first year and 26% the second year with a well established team that had only moved the needle +5% & + 6% the two years prior.

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  Jackson Family Wines

  Jul 2016 - now

  I oversee sales and distribution in the Western US for the Estates Division of Jackson Family wines. Approx 17M in annual shipment revenue, and over 100K cases of wine depleted annually (with an avg FOB of 170.00/cs) within all channels of the 3 Tier universe - On Prem, Indy retail, grocery, club and specialty. I work with 15 different distributors in the western US to achieve our goals. Represented the halo tier of Jackson family wines. Greatest achievement was building our Oregon wineries (Gran moraine & zena crown) from the ground up in the backyard of WA/OR… which are now visible in some of the best restaurants and retail in the PNW.

  • VP Sales • Western US

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Regional Sales Manager • Spire Collection

    Jul 2016 - Jan 2019