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Jessica Carroll

Co Louth,Ireland

Summary

A highly motivated and knowledgeable wine professional with 13 years experience in wine sales in Ireland. Educated to Level 4 WSET Wine Diploma. I am passionate about the wine trade and delivering clients with superior products and excellent service. Seeking an opportunity to utilise my skills and develop my career in a dynamic work environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Fine Wine Sales Executive

Berry Bros & Rudd Wine & Spirit Merchants
Dublin, Ireland
09.2005 - 07.2017

Key Responsibilities:

  • Trade Account Management - managed and developed key accounts, sourced fine wine via BBR stock and brokering, developed Fine Wine List specific to Irish market, consistent delivery of excellent service, advised on wine menu preparation
  • Private Client Account Management - maintained an extensive knowledge of all products offered, assisting in informative customer interaction, promoted wine offers, provided advice, in particular in development of clients' cellars and en primeur sales
  • Wine Education - planned, promoted and hosted client wine tastings, both portfolio tastings and tailored tutored tastings specific to particular regions/topics
  • Media Liaison - maintained and developed relationships with Irish wine media, devised program to regularly send out samples to journalists to keep BBR wines in the press
  • Assisted in design and planning of relevant marketing materials, brochures and communication messages.

Assistant Manager

Oddbins
Baggot Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
05.2004 - 08.2005
  • Delivered excellent customer service on shop floor, providing advice and recommendations specific to each customer
  • Assisted in monthly wine promotions
  • Maintained high levels of merchandising and display for wines throughout shop
  • Interviewed and trained new staff members
  • Ordered and managed stock levels

Marketing Executive

TaxBack International
Dublin
11.2002 - 04.2004
  • Organised product launches for student tax refund services, successfully generating public interest.
  • Led the creation of campaigns in Universities around Ireland, resulting in significant audience engagement.
  • Developed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility, including successful radio advertising campaigns and development of website material

Education

Green Certificate in Agriculture -

Teagasc
Dunsany, Co., Meath
11.2023 -

Level 4 Diploma - Wine & Spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
London
09.2005 - 09.2006

Masters of Business Studies (MBS) -

Smurfit Business School, UCD
09.1999 - 06.2001

Bachelors of Commerce (BCOMM) - International with Italian

University College Dublin
09.1995 - 06.1999

Leaving Certificate -

Alexandra College
Dublin
09.1989 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Fluent Italian
  • Conversational French
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Full Irish Driver's Licence

Interests

Tennis, Bridge, Riding

Timeline

Green Certificate in Agriculture -

Teagasc
11.2023 -

Fine Wine Sales Executive

Berry Bros & Rudd Wine & Spirit Merchants
09.2005 - 07.2017

Level 4 Diploma - Wine & Spirits

Wine & Spirit Education Trust
09.2005 - 09.2006

Assistant Manager

Oddbins
05.2004 - 08.2005

Marketing Executive

TaxBack International
11.2002 - 04.2004

Masters of Business Studies (MBS) -

Smurfit Business School, UCD
09.1999 - 06.2001

Bachelors of Commerce (BCOMM) - International with Italian

University College Dublin
09.1995 - 06.1999

Leaving Certificate -

Alexandra College
09.1989 - 06.1995
Jessica Carroll