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Benjamin RHEA JOHNSTON

Benjamin RHEA JOHNSTON

Spartanburg

Summary

Results driven sales professional with extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry, specializing in product education, hand-selling and meeting revenue goals. Strong background in vendor management, effective team management and collaboration and customer engagement, complemented by an international teaching background that sharpened communication and cross-cultural skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Beaconhouse Yamsaard International School Rangsit
10.2020 - 06.2025
  • Planned and delivered engaging English lessons for students of varying proficiency levels. Focused on improving reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through interactive activities.
  • Adapted lessons to cultural context and assessed students progress to ensure language development.

Mead Bar Manager/Sales

Savannah Bee Company
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw daily mead bar operations, managed training and performance to ensure smooth service and unique experiences based around craft meads.
  • Directed inventory management, vendor relations and ordering to maintain a diverse, high quality selection.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies, events and tastings to boost sales and community engagement.

Whiskey/Wine Sales

Vom Fass
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Specialized in selling premium wines, whiskies and spirits imported directly from Europe in casks and bottled in store.
  • Consistently achieved sales goals through product knowledge, upselling and building repeat clientele.
  • Managed inventory and product displays and assisted with in-store events and tastings to drive engagement.

Front End Department Manager/Sales

Colorado Liquor Mart
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Oversaw daily front-end operations, including staff supervision, cash handling, and customer service in a high volume liquor store.
  • Coordinated with vendors on product ordering, deliveries and inventory control to ensure the store was stocked with high demand items and specialty allocations.
  • Collaborated with store leadership on sales/merchandising strategies and promotional displays to drive sales and enhance the customer experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology With Anthropology Focus

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05-2013

120 Hour TEFL Accreditation -

Culture Route
01.2020

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Timeline

English Teacher

Beaconhouse Yamsaard International School Rangsit
10.2020 - 06.2025

Mead Bar Manager/Sales

Savannah Bee Company
05.2018 - 08.2020

Whiskey/Wine Sales

Vom Fass
05.2017 - 05.2018

Front End Department Manager/Sales

Colorado Liquor Mart
05.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology With Anthropology Focus

Winthrop University

120 Hour TEFL Accreditation -

Culture Route

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