Tess Caras
About Tess Caras
Tess Caras is a Key Account Manager at E&J Gallo Winery, where she manages the company's portfolio across six corporate retail chains in Illinois. She has extensive experience in sales and account management, having previously held various roles at Gallo Sales Company and Breakthru Beverage Group.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Tess Caras currently serves as a Key Account Manager at Breakthru Beverage Group, focusing on E&J Gallo Winery. She has held this position since 2022 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In her role, she manages E&J Gallo's portfolio across six corporate retail chains in the Illinois market. Tess collaborates with various stakeholders to develop and implement pricing, assortment, and promotional strategies that align with corporate objectives.
Previous Experience at Breakthru Beverage Group
Before her current role, Tess worked at Breakthru Beverage Group as a Luxury Account Development Specialist for E&J Gallo Winery from 2021 to 2022. During her 11-month tenure in Chicago, she focused on developing luxury accounts and enhancing brand visibility within the premium segment of the market.
Experience at Gallo Sales Company
Tess Caras has extensive experience with Gallo Sales Company, where she held multiple positions. She served as a Northern California Training Manager from 2019 to 2020, overseeing training initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Following this, she worked as a District Manager from 2020 to 2021 for 10 months, and as a Sales Representative from 2018 to 2019. In these roles, she contributed to sales strategies and team development.
Education and Expertise
Tess Caras holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Retail Management from Santa Clara University, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. She also studied at the Foundation for International Education in the UK for 11 months in 2016. Additionally, she attended Saint Ignatius College Prep from 2010 to 2014, where she completed her high school education. Her academic background supports her expertise in sales and account management.
Internship Experience
In 2017, Tess Caras gained valuable experience as a Sales & Talent Relations Intern at Cameo for three months in the Greater Chicago Area. This internship provided her with insights into sales processes and talent management, further enhancing her skills in the industry.