Charles Butler

Charles Butler has extensive experience in the wine and food industry. Charles is currently working as the Vice President of National Accounts, On-Premise at Vineyard Brands, where they focus on local, regional, and national on-premise accounts. Charles previously held the position of Director of National Accounts, On Premise - Western Division at Vineyard Brands, where they worked with regional managers to develop strategies for target accounts and executed programs effectively.

Prior to Vineyard Brands, Charles worked at Winesellers, Ltd. Importing & Marketing for several years. Charles served as the Director of National Sales, On Premise, where they focused on on-premise accounts at the local, regional, and national level. Charles worked with regional managers to develop strategies and executed programs effectively. Charles also worked as the National Sales Manager, On Premise, building and establishing relationships with clients/accounts and collaborating with wholesaler partners on pricing, marketing opportunities, and brand building. Additionally, they served as a Regional Sales Manager, managing a multiple state territory and maintaining relationships with key accounts.

Before Winesellers, Ltd, Charles worked as the General Manager at Charlie Trotter's-Trotter's to Go. Charles also gained experience as the Assistant Manager/Buyer at Best Cellars, where they assisted in the selection of wines and managed daily operations of the store.

Charles began their career at Dean & Deluca as an Assistant General Manager, where they oversaw daily operations and played a role in business development. Charles also worked at Vidalia Restaurant as a Server-Trainer, responsible for training new employees and providing exceptional service to private parties.

Overall, Charles Butler's work experience showcases their expertise in the wine industry, specifically in national accounts, sales, and management roles.

Charles Butler attended Regis Jesuit High School from 1990 to 1994, but did not obtain a degree or have a specific field of study during this time. In 2002 to 2003, they pursued a degree in Pastry Arts at L'Academie de Cuisine. Additionally, Charles obtained several certifications, including an edX Verified Certificate for Get Beyond Work-Life Balance (Inclusive Leadership Training) from edX in January 2021, an edX Verified Certificate for Leading With Effective Communication (Inclusive Leadership Training) from edX in December 2020, an edX Verified Certificate for Becoming a Successful Leader (Inclusive Leadership Training) from edX in November 2020, and an Effective Business Writing certification offered by BerkleyX from the University of California, Berkeley in April 2020.