jason bowyer

buying director

About

A highly motivated, analytical and results driven director whom leads with passion, insight and strong ethics. A leader of people via multi channels being retail, wholesale sales and start ups. A skilled and developed negotiator whom displays dedication, energy and creative thinking and demonstrates a strong ability to apply skills and knowledge, leading to high performance leadership, and the application of best in class business practices. Experience has been gained in a strong mix of international and domestic liquor industry businesses with a mixture of domestic and international experience. Specialties: High level negotiation, buying and category management, marketing and brand development. Business strategy planning and financial budgeting. National account management and a commercial leader of people. Strong product and technical knowledge within the beverage industry including winemaking, show judging and development of NPD. Universal across most facets of the wine industry and can articulate clearly between divisions.

Country

australia

City

balgowlah

Industry

food production

Skill

fmcg, retail, marketing strategy, wine tasting, management, wine, brand development, alcoholic beverages, sales management, strategy, negotiation, sales, beer, new business development, marketing, winemaking, brand management, budgets, account management, key account management, forecasting, wine and spirits industry, pricing strategy, merchandising, strategic planning, contract negotiation, trade marketing, pricing, grocery, private label, purchasing, profit, customer insight, food and beverage, food, training, inventory management, wholesale, p&l, market planning, retail buying, marketing management, wine marketing, people management, leadership, p&l management, shopper marketing, multi channel retail, budget management

Experience

nsw and qld state business manager

the cheviot bridge wine company

2003-1 - 2010-11 · 7 yrs 11 mos

* Responsible for implementation of all sales strategies and plans in NSW, ACT and QLD markets. * Development of appraisal processes in NSW, ACT and QLD * Selection, induction and training of all sales staff. * Manage all state wholesalers along with national independent and state marketing groups. * Responsible for key new brand activations; launches into these states - Long Flat, Kirrihill, The Crossings; Wine By Brad. * Development of set procedures and business practices.

sales manager

tucker seabrook

2000-5 - 2002-12 · 2 yrs 8 mos

* Responsible for implementation of sales strategies and plans within key independent marketing groups in the NSW & ACT markets. * Development of appraisal processes in NSW, ACT & QLD * Selection, induction and training of all direct reports (5 in total). * Managed key state wholesalers along with national independent and state marketing groups. * Responsible for sales strategies and training within the Italian portfolio.

key accounts manager

miranda wines

1996-9 - 2000-4 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for key independent marketing groups with in NSW. Worked on assignment in UK as Australian Representative in UK market with UK distributor.

buying director

aldi stores

2010-11 - Present · 15 yrs 11 mos

* Experienced high level buyer and negotiator * Brand and Category Management across Wine, Sparkling Wine, Beer and Spirit Categories * Developer of Master Brand Strategies across key ALDI brands - One Road, Neve, Kaiora Bay, The Pond, Blackstone Paddock, A.C. Byrne & Co. Tudor, Little Birdwood, Claire Creek, The Venturer Series and Precious Earth. * Product profile development and working with varied high level domestic and international wine businesses, winemakers and brewers across the portfolio * Strategic and Promotional Program Execution across all liquor categories