Chris Battles

Experience

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  Windows on the Water Restaurant

  Jan 1997 - now

  Wine Director

  I have a strong work ethic, loyal, detail oriented and goal driven.Continued education and training in my field is my main objective.Beverage director, WSET Certified, Advanced (Level III), Bartender, Wine Service, Customer Service Expert, Wine Beer & Spirits Purchasing, Management, Staff Training, Scheduling, Food & Beverage Menu, Event Planning, Inventory & Budget Control.Local wine knowledge and more concierge services offered to guests and customers.Handle monthly inventory of wine, spirits and beer stock.Supervise daily opening and closing procedures for bar; including restocking, cleaning & POS management. Show less

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  Esteem Wine Co.

  Sept 2014 - now

  Esteem Wine Co, Territory Sales Representative is responsible for performing direct sales and customer service activities while providing opportunities & education to retailers and consumers on exceptional products.Essential Duties:• Make systematic calls in an assigned territory; solicit sales from assigned accounts and new accounts. • Present and place new items in all assigned accounts. • Maintain up-to-date information on route activity. • Reach or exceed all sales goals (Quotas) for territory. • Maintain the highest possible rapport with customers. • Work closely with all company employees to maintain a high standard of service for our customers. • Know customer key personnel and maintain good rapport. • Maintain proper inventory levels to assure adequate stocks and avoid out of stock conditions. • Maintain adequate shelf space. • Achieve wine-by-the-glass placements, wine lists and house wine placements. • Maintain Route Book. • Maintain Presentation Book. • Utilize technology (Website, Email, Cell phones) to provide efficient customer service, improved business turn-around times, and enhanced communications. • Keep all customers advised of sales trends, promotions, special pricing, etc. Show less

  • Owner

    Sept 2014 - now

  • Owner/Wine Broker

    Sept 2014 - now
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  Rising Star Wine Group

  Aug 2015 - now

  Wine Sales & Customer Service Representative
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  Bradford Wine Group

  Dec 2021 - Aug 2023

  Account Manager