Courtney Alton Thompson

Courtney Alton Thompson has a diverse work experience in the sales and management field. Courtney Alton started their career as an On Premise Spirits Sales Representative at Republic National Distributing Company in 2007 and held this role until 2010. Courtney Alton then worked as an On Premise Spirits District Manager at the same company from 2010 to 2011, where they were responsible for training and leading their team to achieve sales goals. From 2011 to 2015, Courtney worked as a Retail Wine District Manager, where they developed sales representatives, conducted strategic sales negotiations with key accounts, and surveyed the market for business trends.

In 2015, they transitioned to the role of Category Manager at Republic National Distributing Company, forming category partnerships with key retailer buyers through financial analysis and strategic product rationalization. Courtney Alton also called directly on chain buyers and sold the entire portfolio in an objective manner. Additionally, Courtney served as an Area Sales Manager at Mighty Swell Cocktail Company from 2016 to 2018, where they managed a specific sales area and achieved placement objectives.

Currently, Courtney is working as a National Retail Account Manager at Trinchero Family Estates since 2018.

Courtney Alton Thompson attended The University of Texas at Austin from 2003 to 2007 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained certifications including a Certified Professional Category Analyst (CPCA) certification, as well as WSET Level 1 and WSET Level 2 certifications from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. No specific information is provided regarding the months or years in which they obtained these certifications.