Key relationships with all major distributors
Extensive contacts with multiple fine dining establishments
Experienced in working with the top nightclubs in the Western Hemisphere
Familiar with all retail outlets from high volume super stores to smaller mom and pop outlets
Valuable association with decision makers in the chain department both in account and at distributor level
We work all channels in the on sale account world
Chris Degner went to work with Southern Wine & Spirits of Hawaii as broad market salesperson selling brands in the Diageo and Moet Hennessy portfolio for over 200 accounts on the west side of Maui. He established himself as a premier salesperson with the distributor winning salesperson of the year for the state of Hawaii in 2005 and 2006 and runner up in 2003 and 2004.
Working with countless brands has given him the experience to understand what it takes to grow brands both new and established in highly competitive markets like California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. With the combination of distributor and supplier experience, Mr. Degner opened his first beverage brokerage business in 2011. Chris has earned a reputation as a premier brand builder on the west coast in both on and off sale accounts.
Where West Coast Beverage Consultants differs from other brokerage houses is that we not only represent the brands we carry, but educate them on what is necessary to thrive in an extremely competitive marketplace. Every brand is different and should be approached individually. Expectations are explained in realistic terms. Brands will construct the foundation to build a successful product. This will lead to growth not only in California and the western states but nationally as well.
Current and previous brands represented will be discussed with clients during the proposal process
WBC in addition to owner Chris Degner enlists additional representatives that specialize either in specific categories of brands or distributors houses to extend the footprint of represented brands.
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