Rachel Foate

Rachel Foate serves as the Global Director of Trade Marketing for Blake's Beverage Company, beginning in March 2024. In this role, Rachel oversees trade marketing for multiple brands, including Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, and Avid Cider Co. Prior to this position, Rachel was the Trade Marketing Manager at Devils Backbone Brewing Company from September 2018 to February 2024, where direction of trade for the company's entire portfolio was achieved, significantly enhancing trade development and execution. Earlier experience includes a successful tenure as an On-Premise Sales Representative at Brown Distributing Company and as a Brand Activation Manager at Anheuser-Busch InBev. Rachel’s background also features a range of customer service roles spanning the hospitality and educational sectors, along with academic achievements from Virginia Commonwealth University and Palm Beach State College.