Brendan Walker
About Brendan Walker
Brendan Walker is an Account Development Specialist at Breakthru Beverage Group, specializing in product placement and education within the wine and spirits industry. He has a background in management and sales, with experience at various establishments including The Oceanaire Seafood Room and Miramont Country Club.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Brendan Walker has been serving as an Account Development Specialist at Breakthru Beverage Group since 2021. In this role, he focuses on account development for the Moët Hennessy portfolio, specifically targeting Colorado's front range and mountain regions. His responsibilities include product placement and education within the wine and spirits industry, leveraging his extensive background in sales and marketing.
Previous Experience in the Wine and Spirits Industry
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Brendan Walker held several positions in the wine and spirits sector. He worked as a Key Account Sales Manager at Republic National Distributing Company for eight months in 2018-2019. He also served as the Beverage Director and Assistant Clubhouse Manager at Miramont Country Club from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a managerial role at The Oceanaire Seafood Room, where he worked from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Walker holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and Sociology from Hastings College, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by studying at the Court of Master Sommeliers, where he achieved the Certified Sommelier designation. His expertise encompasses both on-premise and off-premise wine and spirits sales and marketing.
Background in Restaurant Management
Brendan Walker has a solid background in restaurant management, having worked at The Oceanaire Seafood Room in various capacities. He started as a Server and Certified Trainer from 2011 to 2016, then advanced to Assistant General Manager for five months in 2018. This experience provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the operational aspects of the food and beverage industry.