Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Wade Grote has a diverse work experience in sales and management roles. Wade is currently the Vice President of Distributor Performance at Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits since November 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Sales - East at Fetzer Vineyards - Concha Y Toro from January 2018 to November 2020. Wade also held various regional management positions at Fetzer Vineyards, responsible for achieving sales objectives, developing strategic plans, and implementing change. Before joining Fetzer Vineyards, Wade worked as a Sales Consultant at Southern Wine & Spirits from March 2009 to March 2012, focusing on analyzing territories, establishing efficient call patterns, and maximizing sales opportunities. Wade also has experience as a Sales Manager at Crescent Hotels & Resorts and as a Sales/Operations Manager and Assistant Manager of Sales & Install at Circuit City. Wade began their career as a Banquet/Dining Room Supervisor at Thoroughbred Hospitality.
Wade Grote completed their undergraduate education from 2003 to 2007 at the University of Kentucky, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
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Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits has been named a 2022 Top Workplace! Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman Bill Deutsch to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. In 2009, it announced the expansion of the award-winning company to include a Spirits Portfolio. Today the company is renowned for its brand-building prowess and its ability to meet the needs of the modern consumer. Bill's son Peter Deutsch is CEO; thus, two generations of the Deutsch family work side by side in their continuous quest to build strong brands and relationships throughout the wine and spirits industry. The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ]; California: Bellacosa, Girard Winery, Joseph Carr, Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, Layer Cake, The Calling; France: Andre Lurton, Cave de Lugny, Fleurs de Prairie, Hob Nob Vineyards, Sauvion et Fils; Italy: Barone Fini, Villa Pozzi; New Zealand: The Crossings; Portugal: Quinta Do Vale Meao; Argentina: Clos de los Siete; and award-winning spirits: Redemption Whiskey, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Masterson's Rye, Gray Whale Gin and Luksusowa Vodka.