Samantha Barnes
About Samantha Barnes
Samantha Barnes serves as the Chief Sales Officer at Une Femme Wines, where she promotes charitable causes with each bottle sold. She holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and has extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry, including leadership roles at Moët Hennessy USA and Martignetti Companies.
Current Role at Une Femme Wines
Samantha Barnes serves as the Chief Sales Officer at Une Femme Wines, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads sales strategies that focus on social responsibility and community support. Each bottle of wine sold contributes to charitable causes, reflecting the company's commitment to making a positive impact. Barnes emphasizes the importance of supporting women winemakers from regions such as Sonoma, Napa, and Champagne, aligning the company's mission with her professional values.
Previous Experience at Moët Hennessy USA
Samantha Barnes has extensive experience at Moët Hennessy USA, where she held several key positions. From 2007 to 2010, she worked as the US Business Director for Veuve Clicquot. She later served as Vice President of Grand Marnier for six months in 2016, followed by a year as Vice President of Glenmorangie & Ardbeg from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she was the Vice President of Communications from 2010 to 2015. Her roles involved leading sales and marketing initiatives for prestigious brands within the company.
Career at Martignetti Companies
Barnes worked at Martignetti Companies as the Director of Trade Development for Champagne, Wine & Spirits from 2017 to 2022. During her five years in this role, she developed trade strategies and fostered relationships within the wine and spirits industry. Her experience at Martignetti Companies contributed to her expertise in sales development and market positioning.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Barnes holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where she studied Marketing, Strategy, and Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Yale University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in sales and marketing within the wine and spirits industry.