Monika Kaufman
About Monika Kaufman
Monika Kaufman serves as the Vice President of Business Development for North America at Champagne Armand de Brignac, bringing extensive experience in the luxury wine industry. She has held various leadership roles in sales and business development, focusing on market expansion and strategic brand marketing.
Current Role at Champagne Armand de Brignac
Monika Kaufman serves as the Vice President of Business Development for North America at Champagne Armand de Brignac, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on expanding the brand's presence and market share within the North American luxury wine sector. Her responsibilities include strategic planning, market analysis, and overseeing business development initiatives.
Previous Experience at Champagne Armand de Brignac
Kaufman has held multiple positions at Champagne Armand de Brignac. She worked as the Sales Director for the Northeast Region from 2015 to 2017, followed by a role as Director for the Northeast U.S. and Bermuda from 2017 to 2019. She then served as Vice President for the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Europe from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at the company has spanned several years and various leadership roles.
Education and Certifications
Monika Kaufman studied at the School of Economics (Lyceum) in Poland, where she focused on Economics. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in International Trade and Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, she achieved the Certified Sommelier designation from the American Sommelier Association in New York and has been studying for the Master of Champagne at the Wine Scholar Guild since 2019.
Experience in the Luxury Wine Industry
Kaufman possesses extensive experience in the luxury wine industry, particularly in business development within retail and restaurant sectors. She has worked as a Sales Consultant for Baron Francois from 2001 to 2003 and served as the Northeast and Nevada Regional Sales Manager at HALL Family Wines from 2007 to 2015. Her expertise includes market analysis, pricing development, and strategic brand marketing for luxury brands.
Skills and Expertise
Monika Kaufman has developed a skill set that includes opening new markets and pricing development specifically for luxury brands. Her expertise extends to strategic brand marketing planning and generation, as well as providing wine consulting services in the luxury segment. She engages in market analysis and forecasting to enhance luxury brand distribution.