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Using Half Bottles to Drive Sales
How sommeliers are using the 375-milliliter format to enhance guests’ experience and increase revenue
10 Skills You Need to Be a Successful Sales Rep
Wine distributor reps highlight the supplementary skills that support their wine knowledge and sales techniques
6 Ways to Upsell at the Bar
Bartenders share tactics for promoting premium spirits in cocktails, selling rare pours, and more
How to Build Mobile Drinks Sales
Leverage targeting, third-party partnerships, and new technologies to increase sales
4 Ways Sales Reps and Buyers Can Avoid Friction
Tips for maintaining a strong working relationship—even when things go awry
Selling Wine Without a Tasting Room
Without a brick-and-mortar presence, small wineries have to work harder to reach potential customers
9 Ways to Upsell Wine
Sommeliers give advice on moving higher-end bottles, half glasses, and more—to boost bottom lines
Domaine Serene Opens a Branded Wine Bar in Portland, Oregon
The winery-backed hospitality and retail concept is an emerging avenue for DtC sales
Why Hyperfocused Wine Clubs Are on the Rise
From grower Champagnes to Oregon producers, niche interests are fueling subscription services
Mastering the Art of Negotiation
Executives from Pernod Ricard, Trinchero, and more, share their strategies
Why More Wine Importers Are Adding Spirits Arms
Many are expanding the footprint of their portfolios to keep up with a changing industry
Maintaining Strong Relationships with Your Accounts
Sales reps identify tactics for keeping on- and off-premise customers active and engaged
12 Tips to Help You Sell More Effectively
Seasoned reps give advice on increasing on- and off-premise sales during slower months
Choosing Workhorse Wines to Drive Your Bottom Line
Retailers discuss how they choose their moneymaking wines—and use them to sell their niche selections
Why You Should Work in Various Industry Roles
Hopping from tier to tier may be the quickest way to understand the industry and develop your career
3 Brand Ambassadors Describe What They Do
Spirits brand ambassadors from Sazerac, William Grant & Sons, and Whiskeys of Midleton discuss their roles and responsibilities—and how to land the coveted job
6 Tips for Cold-Calling an Account
Industry pros share their best advice for new sales reps hitting the streets
