Jacob Glantz

Experience

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  The grizzly grill

  May 2013 - Jan 2015

  Server
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  The Grizzly Grill Restaurant

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

  Manager

  - Promoted to management position.- Responsible for overseeing and training upwards of 100 employees, managing promotions, events and social media, as well as keeping inventory, purchasing and educating about wine and spirits.- Perform managerial tasks such as daily and monthly sales calculations, promotion reports, spillage and costing, ATM replenishment, and salary percentages to ensure quality and profitability.

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  Redstone Winery Restaurant

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

  Senior server

  Fine dining restaurant with a focus on creating locally inspired tasting menus paired with primarily Burgundy wines or local wines.

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  Backhouse

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

  Senior server

  Farm to table (the restaurant owns its own farm) tasting menus that change daily with the changing available produce from the farm.Creative wine menu of both new world and world wines and an innovative cocktail menu created by the bar chef.Where.ca named Backhouse as one of Canada's top ten new restaurants in 2015.

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  MBA Candidate at INSEEC Bordeaux Wine and Spirits Institute

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

  Graduate Student

  Master's program focused on the intricacies of global wine business. Excellent networking with industry professionals from around the world.Currently writing a thesis: Developing the Export Potential of Canadian Wine Courses include: Development of Foreign Markets, Launching and Managing New Products, International Negotiation, Marketing, and Advertisement

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  Vignobles K

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

  Client Relations and Oenotourism

  Vignobles K is a family owned company producing world class wines at each of its six chateaux spread throughout Saint Emilion and Pomerol. Its small production and high desirability makes the range of products some of the most sought after bottles in Bordeaux. Oenotourism - provide exceptional service to clients visiting the chateauMarketing and Communication development - development of on-premise offers Sales - all aspects from one-on-one sales to preparing shipments for global deliveryBrand ambassador - strengthen the image of luxury and rarity for the Vignobles K line of products Show less

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  Flat Rock Cellars

  Jan 2017 - now

  Responsible for leading one of Niagara's destination wineries in developing a reputation for exceptional customer experience through the retail store and creating bespoke events for clients in order to increase brand affinity and overall sales. This is achieved by analysing annual, monthly and daily sales targets and developing a business plan to achieve these goals. Responsibilities include:- Hire, train and manage retail sales team.- Conceptualising and implementing events. Analysing outcome of events in reports.- Develop in-store and online initiatives to drive sales.- Manage secondary online sales outlets.- Wine club management.- Organise farmers markets sales.- Manage wine and product inventory.- Upkeep and maintenance of estate. Show less

  • Business Development Manager

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Hospitality and Trade Marketing Manager

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Retail and Event Coordinator

    Jan 2017 - Feb 2019