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 have placed brands in all 50 states and 83 countries, I am confident I can scale yours also.
I'm not bragging, I'm interviewing for
your business!!
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)
