Jennie Huggins
About Jennie Huggins
Jennie Huggins is a Business Development Executive at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2008. With a background in hospitality and education, she specializes in driving new business and enhancing product knowledge among trade partners.
Work at Brown-Forman
Jennie Huggins has been employed at Brown-Forman as a Business Development Executive since 2008. In this role, she is responsible for driving new business across a diverse portfolio of products in both on and off-premise venues. Her work includes conducting product training and tasting sessions to enhance the knowledge of trade partners. Huggins focuses on optimizing and growing the value of the Jack Daniels and Southern Comfort trademarks in all accounts, fostering strong relationships with major buyers and customers.
Previous Experience at Murphy's Irish Pub
Before joining Brown-Forman, Jennie Huggins worked as the Venue Manager at Murphy's Irish Pub from 1996 to 2004, a tenure of eight years. In this position, she managed various aspects of the venue, contributing to its operational success and customer satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Jennie Huggins studied at the University of Ballarat, where she achieved an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality from 1990 to 1992. She also obtained a Certificate in Commercial Cookery from 1993 to 1994. Additionally, she pursued further education at the same institution, earning a Diploma in Vocational Education and Training from 2004 to 2005. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in hospitality and business development.
Achievements and Recognition
During her career, Jennie Huggins received the 'best in class' award for the off-premise segment at the 2013 National Sales Conference. This recognition highlights her effectiveness in driving sales and managing product portfolios within her role at Brown-Forman.