Brad Brannen

General Manager @ J. Vair Anderson Jewellers

About

Two years event planning and production experience for the BCIT Marketing Association Eight years of customer/client service and sales experience at a high level in the hospitality/beverage industry. Over six years of professional stage experience with internationally recognized ballet companies Trained in media release development Planned branding and execution of numerous events for the BCIT Marketing Association including “Connect Me” barbecue and website launch, “Speakeasy” and “Cirque d’Etrange” fashion shows, as well as multiple nightclub parties Market research planning and execution with the Vancouver Giants hockey club Specialties: High level proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access Database software) High level skill in presentation software including Power Point and Keynote Wine and Spirits Education Trust - Advanced Certification Extensive work with Adobe Suite software including InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver

Country

Canada

City

Calgary

Industry

Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Skill

Client Relations, Business Development, Sales Management, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Personnel Management, Sales Trainings, P&L Management, Wine, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Sales, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Social Media, Management, Dreamweaver, Sales Operations, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, InDesign

Experience

General Manager

J. Vair Anderson Jewellers

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Calgary, AB

National On Premise Sales Manager at Declaration Wine & Spirits, part of Mark Anthony Group

Declaration Wine & Spirits

2024-6 - 2025-11 · 1 yr 6 mos

Calgary, AB

Leading and executing the company’s sales strategy across regional and national markets in the On Premise sales channel. Managing key accounts, developing relationships with distributors and retail partners, analyzing market trends, and driving revenue growth while ensuring brand standards are upheld. Working closely with marketing, operations, and supplier partners to identify opportunities, support product launches, and maximize market presence in on-premise channels. Strong leadership of nationally distributed sales team, negotiation, and strategic planning skills are essential to successfully grow distribution, market share, and overall brand performance.

Western Canada On Premise and National Accounts Manager

GALLO

2019-9 - 2024-6 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Management of an On Premise focused team of sales reps across Western Canada. Development of the On Premise channel with a specific focus on Luxury product mix and key image accounts. Account Management and relationship building of Canada's largest national restaurant and hotel groups.

Fine Wine Manager, Western Canada

GALLO

2019-9 - 2022-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Management of Gallo's growing Luxury and Fine Wine portfolio across the provinces of BC, AB, SK, MB. Responsible for driving luxury sales both in retail and On Premise

Fine Wine Specialist

Trialto Wine Group Ltd.

2017-3 - 2019-9 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Calgary, Canada Area

On premise and boutique retail distribution of premium wine in the Calgary/Southern Mountains Area.

Sales Consultant

Dream Wines Corporation

2012-10 - 2017-3 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Calgary, Canada Area

Specializing in the sale and distribution of the finest wines the world has to offer. Agent for Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Colgin, Leroy, Peter Michael, Alvaro Palacios, O'Shaughnessy, Vega Sicilia, etc.

Territory Manager, Vancouver/Lower Mainland

Dandurand

2011 - 2012-12 · 2 yrs

Retail and on premise sales

Bartender

The Shore Club

2010-7 - 2011-6 · 1 yr

Mixology and customer service specialist.

Server/Bartender

Keg Restaurants

2005 - 2010 · 5 yrs

2005 - 2010 Management of service personnel and front of house staff on an interim basis Bartending and dining room sales and customer service Frequent service of large groups (25+ people)