Jacqueline Clarke
Sydenham,Christchurch
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Consultant
Classic Builders
06.2025 - Current
- Relationship sales, project-driven approach
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and confidence in my professional recommendations.
- Resilience in the face of an extremely competitive market
Regional Sales Manager
BIDFOOD NELSON
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Managing a team of 6 Account Managers and 4 Customer Service staff
- In 5 months our liquor sales quadrupled, and we grew in sales month-on-month in an incredibly busy and competitive market
- 100 staff retention and a positive, motivated team
- Excellent relationships in the trade in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions
- Experience and familiarity with tailored CRM, Power BI and DOS-based stock control system
Sales Advisor, Ernest Rutherford Village
RYMAN HEALTHCARE
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Sales and community relations for a 16 year old Village in an extremely competitive market
- After 21 months I saw great improvements in transitions from independent to serviced, due to my efforts to forge good relationships with existing residents and their NoK
- Although Nelson is a challenging market due to saturation, I held my own successfully
- Very good new and existing community contacts
- Very familiar with VCare, Salesforce, contracts, refurbishments etc.
Sales Advisor, Shona McFarlane Village
RYMAN HEALTHCARE
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Sales and community relationships for an established village, recently put under occupation pressure by another Ryman village opening 10 mins away
- On arrival no real wait list, no transitions from independent to serviced, and few community contacts
- On departure I had a 3.5 year wait list, I had turned over 75% of the village, and had excellent and productive community relationships all feeding into the waitlist
Regional Sales, On-Premise
COPILOT WINES
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Boutique wine sales to on-premise
Sales Manager, On-Premise
TICKETY-BOO LIQUOR
03.2012 - 12.2016
- Responsible for all national on-premise sales and relationships
- Grew the company share enormously over 5 years.
- Tickety-Boo Liquor’s portfolio comprised a large range of high end and specialty spirits and bar tools.
- Awarded Lewisham Outstanding Sales Representative AND Outstanding Supplier 2013
Sales, North Island
THIRSTY CAMEL CONSULTING
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Responsible for all sales and relationships, on-premise and fine wine retail in the metro areas of the North Island, focusing mainly on Auckland.
- Approximately 150 customers who I see regularly, another 100 on an occasional basis.
- The Thirsty Camel portfolio consists of premium Italian wine and grappe, as well as super-premium spirits from around the world.
- We were a very small company, hence we have a very hands-on approach and are highly regarded in the industry.
- Awarded Lewisham Outstanding Sales Representative, 2011
- Lewisham Outstanding Sales Representative Finalist 2009/2010
Sales, On-Premise
LION NATHAN
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Responsible for sales and relationships in the premium sector of Auckland’s CBD
- Approximately 120 customers
Sales, On-Premise and Fine Wine Off-Premise
LION NATHAN
11.2002 - 12.2007
- Responsible for sales and relationships in the premium sector of Wellington’s CBD
- Approximately 120 customers
General Manager
ZIBBIBO RESTAURANT
06.2002 - 10.2002
- Day to day running of a busy city restaurant, staff of 25.
- Turnover of $1M+ per annum.
- Rep relationships, staffing budgets, wine list compilation etc.
General Manager, Arizona Bar / Asst Food & Beverage Manager
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
01.2000 - 06.2002
- Day to day running of the hotel’s ‘cash cow’, turnover of $2M+ per annum.
- Rep relationships, staffing budgets, wine list compilation etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Classic
University of Canterbury
01.1990
High School - undefined
Linwood High School
Christchurch01.1989
Skills
Relationship Sales
Warm and professional approach and presentation
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
8 years experience in Retirement Sales
Drive for excellence
Certification
1998 Certificate in New Zealand Wine, Regional Wines and Spirits, Wellington
Awards
2013 Lewisham Awards Outstanding Sales Representative Winner, 2013 Lewisham Awards Outstanding Supplier Winner, 2011 Lewisham Awards Outstanding Sales Representative Winner, 2010 Lewisham Awards Outstanding Sales Representative Finalist, 2009 Lewisham Awards Outstanding Sales Representative Finalist
Timeline
Building Consultant
Classic Builders
06.2025 - Current
Regional Sales Manager
BIDFOOD NELSON
09.2024 - 04.2025
Sales Advisor, Ernest Rutherford Village
RYMAN HEALTHCARE
01.2022 - 08.2024
Sales Advisor, Shona McFarlane Village
RYMAN HEALTHCARE
09.2017 - 01.2022
Regional Sales, On-Premise
COPILOT WINES
01.2017 - 09.2017
Sales Manager, On-Premise
TICKETY-BOO LIQUOR
03.2012 - 12.2016
Sales, North Island
THIRSTY CAMEL CONSULTING
01.2008 - 03.2012
Sales, On-Premise
LION NATHAN
01.2007 - 12.2008
Sales, On-Premise and Fine Wine Off-Premise
LION NATHAN
11.2002 - 12.2007
General Manager
ZIBBIBO RESTAURANT
06.2002 - 10.2002
General Manager, Arizona Bar / Asst Food & Beverage Manager
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
01.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Classic
University of Canterbury
High School - undefined
Linwood High School
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