Steph Barlow
About Steph Barlow
Steph Barlow is a District Manager of Wine at Breakthru Beverage Group in Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in the UK drinks trade and a strong academic background in finance and biomedical sciences. Barlow has served as a judge at the International Wine Challenge and holds a WSET Diploma with Merit.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Steph Barlow serves as the District Manager Wine at Breakthru Beverage Group, a position held since March 2020. In this role, Barlow leads the on-premise wine team in Ontario, Canada. The responsibilities include managing wine sales and distribution strategies, overseeing a team, and ensuring the effective promotion of wine products within the market.
Education and Expertise
Steph Barlow holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Newcastle University, completed from 2006 to 2009. Barlow furthered education with a Master’s Degree in Finance and Business from The Manchester Metropolitan University, graduating in 2012 with the highest marks in the program. Additionally, Barlow earned a WSET Diploma with Merit from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, studying from 2015 to 2017.
Background
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Steph Barlow accumulated extensive experience in the wine and finance sectors. Barlow worked at Moët Hennessy as an Account Manager for Fine Wine Merchants and Independent Retailers from 2017 to 2020. Previous roles included positions at Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd, where Barlow held various positions including Private Account Manager - Fine Wine and Warehouse Shop Manager.
Achievements
Steph Barlow has been recognized for contributions to the wine industry, serving as a judge at the International Wine Challenge and receiving the title of Associate Judge of the Year in 2016. Barlow also participated as a runner at the Decanter World Wine Awards and Decanter Asia Wine Awards in 2014, further showcasing involvement in prestigious wine events.
Sales Experience in the UK Drinks Trade
With six years of sales experience in the UK drinks trade, Steph Barlow has demonstrated leadership by managing a team of five sales assistants in the Retail Division at Berry Bros. & Rudd. This experience has equipped Barlow with skills in sales strategy, team management, and customer engagement within the competitive drinks market.