
JT B
@jtb
I build consumer brands, trade strategies, and growth partnerships.
What I'm looking for
I've led private-label wine growth across 250 U.S. and Canadian stores, generating 22% of category sales and launching more than 300 exclusive brands.
At Bono Brands, I partnered with global suppliers to expand CPG beverage brands across the U.S. and Brazil through market analysis, consumer insights, supplier management, negotiations, and go-to-market strategy.
At Kidde, I led omnichannel trade marketing across Walmart and Sam's Club, connecting brand, pricing, product, merchandising, packaging, and e-commerce initiatives.
Most recently, I've helped launch and grow a luxury wine concierge division at Trunk & Barrel Wine Cellar while delivering personalized customer technical solutions at Apple. I enjoy turning consumer and market insights into practical growth opportunities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Deliver personalized technical solutions in Apple's fast-paced environment, leveraging product expertise, needs assessment, relationship management, and problem-solving to create exceptional customer experiences and simplify complex technical information.
Director, Business Development & Client Services
Trunk & Barrel Wine Cellar
Jan 2025 - Sep 2026 (1 year 8 months)
Partnered with leadership to launch and grow a luxury wine concierge division, providing cellar management and nationwide logistics to high-value clientele. Led business development, client acquisition, relationship management, and go-to-market initiatives.
Led omnichannel trade marketing strategies that increased sales and strengthened Kidde's brand presence across Walmart and Sam's Club, aligning brand, pricing, product, merchandising, and packaging initiatives. Facilitated custom digital and POS marketing materials, developed shelf layouts, supported annual retail line reviews, managed packaging changes and RFID implementation, and optimized produ
Director, Brand Strategies & Trade Development
Bono Brands, LLC
Jan 2018 - May 2022 (4 years 4 months)
Partnered with global suppliers to develop and expand CPG beverage brands across the U.S. and Brazil, leading market analysis, consumer insights, vendor management, negotiations, and go-to-market strategy. Analyzed market trends and Nielsen consumer data, managed marketing toolkits, forged strategic partnerships with distributors and retailers, and oversaw e-commerce product listings.
Director, Private Label Brands and Direct Imports
Liquor Stores GP Corporate
Jan 2013 - Jan 2018 (5 years)
Oversaw strategic development, execution, and financial performance of the private label wine division across 250 U.S. and Canadian stores, generating 22% of category sales and launching 300+ exclusive brands. Led cross-functional merchant teams, designed wine assortments, developed product blends and packaging, managed a global supplier base of 50+ partners, led RFP processes, utilized POS and op
Education
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Bond University
Master of Business Administration, International Marketing
Pursued a Master of Business Administration with a focus on International Marketing.
Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts, Merchandising
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Merchandising.
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