Mike Borkett
About Mike Borkett
Mike Borkett serves as the National Account Manager for Sainsbury's at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in sales and account management, having worked in various roles at Brown-Forman and Coca-Cola Enterprises over the past decade.
Work at Brown-Forman
Mike Borkett has been employed at Brown-Forman since 2016, holding various positions over the years. Currently, he serves as the National Account Manager for Sainsbury's, a role he has occupied since 2022 in London, England. Prior to this position, he worked as a National Account Manager, managing On Trade Retail from 2020 to 2022. His earlier role at Brown-Forman was as a Sales Manager, where he managed On Trade Retail from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as an Area Sales Manager for four years, focusing on London and multiple pub operators.
Education and Expertise
Mike Borkett studied at Oxford Brookes University from 2006 to 2010, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Business. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in sales and account management within the beverage industry. Borkett's expertise spans various aspects of sales management, account management, and brand activation, contributing to his effectiveness in his current role.
Background
Before joining Brown-Forman, Mike Borkett gained significant experience in the beverage industry through various roles at Coca-Cola Enterprises and Bacardi. His tenure at Coca-Cola included positions such as Manager of National and Key Accounts and Shopper Marketing Manager for Grocery & Online. He also worked as a Venue Operations Manager during the London 2012 Olympics & Paralympics. His early career included a role at Texas Instruments as a Business and Marketing Assistant.
Career Progression
Mike Borkett's career has shown a steady progression in sales and account management roles. Starting as a Sales Professional at Coca-Cola Enterprises in 2010, he advanced to various managerial positions, including Category Planning Executive and Manager of Digital Shopper Marketing. His experience at Bacardi as a Brand Activation Manager further enhanced his skills in brand management, leading to his eventual roles at Brown-Forman.