Bold & Creative ExecutionThat Makes an Impact
BevWave Brings:
● Complete market solutions
● Established relationships in on and off-premise channels
● Direct access to local and national wholesale partners
● Comprehensive management oversight with distributors
● Proven success working with independent brands
● Logistics, transportation and storage solutions
● Development & alignment of strategic market growth KPIs including beer, wine and spirits
● Create eCommerce funnel / Brand Identity Kits
● Activations / POD drives / Events
SCALE BRANDS FASTER AND SMARTER THAN YOUR COMPETITORS
THE ONUS IS ON THE BRAND TO GROW
"With ongoing distributor consolidation in the market, the onus of selling a brand has shifted more and more back to the brand owner. And with the cost of building a dedicated and exclusive sales infrastructure being expensive, working with a shared sales platform can be a massive competitive advantage"
- Harry Kohlmann, CEO Park Street
BevWave is a network of experienced professionals that acts as your guides on the ground. Our extended networks gives an instant local sales force in any market without the costs & overhead.
Who is behind BevWave
I'm John Van Kimmey, I have developed an ecclectic growth marketing style known for catapulting brands to success across diverse and challenging markets. I'm a disciplined maverick who has honed a powerful skill set and cultivated a robust network of allies ready to fuel your brand's growth. I have done all aspects of beverage marketing, brand building, cpg development, and most importantly - sales execution / training. Wether it is AlcBev or health beverages, BevWave will take you farther, faster.
I'm not bragging, I'm interviewing for your business!! The only embellishment is the AI enhanced photo!
Whatever stage your brand is in,
we'll take it further, faster and smarter - I guarantee it.
Experience:
- Chief Revenue Officer - Baystate Distributing
- Grain & Barrel Spirits - Managing Director, West
- Freshpatch - from ABC's Shark Tank - CEO, Asia
- Global Sales Director - Fetzer Vineyards
- Asia Director - Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
E. & J. GALLO WINERY POSITIONS:
- Asia Pacific Manager
- Sales Development Manager - LATAM
- Regional Sales Manager - Europe
- Government Sales Manager
- Key Account Manager
WHAT BRAND OWNERS SAY ABOUT MY PERFORMANCE:
“He excels at identifying and establishing relationships necessary for success. He has proven himself to be self-motivated, reliable, independent and can remain organized while working with multiple variables in volatile conditions. He structures his acumen in a way that congeals teams on a personal level and inspires those that work with him.”
-Gregory A. Smith - President - E. & J. Gallo Winery
“Rarely do you find strategic execution sourced from passion and knowledge, Kimmey brings that to any objective.”
-Frank Galante - East Reg. VP / Florida President - Johnson Brothers
"We absolutely could not have gained the market share we did in the West without Kimmey's tenacious productivity"
- Kevin Testa - Gadabout Founder
"John came in like a wave of fresh air, his directives added positivity and leadership we had not seen before, the following revenue increases were amazing."
- Tom Cullen, Baystate Wine & Spirits
Supplier Level Brand Experience
(Not All Inclusive)
