
Sasha Zhang
@sashazhang
Area Sales Manager at Ethica Wines, growing distributor coverage and developing new accounts across on- and off-premise channels.
What I'm looking for
At Ethica Wines North America & Asia Pacific, I manage distributor relationships and use market trends, sales performance, and account insights to identify gaps in channel coverage. I develop strategies for the Asian customer segment and grow new accounts across on- and off-premise channels.
Earlier at Ethica Wines North America & Asia Pacific, I supported OCM and trade marketing activities, campaign planning, and market research. My work across China, Italy, and the United States, along with fluency in Chinese, English, and Italian, informs how I build commercial partnerships and understand markets.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Area Sales Manager
Ethica Wines North America & Asia Pacific
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
I manage key distributor relationships, using market trends, sales performance, and account insights to align priorities with distributor teams and identify gaps in channel coverage. Through customer segmentation and account mapping, I develop channel strategies that strengthen our presence within the Asian customer segment. I also lead new account development across on- and off-premise channels,
OCM & Trade Marketing Assistant
Ethica Wines North America & Asia Pacific
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year)
I coordinated OCM and trade marketing activities across external agencies, partner wineries, and our marketing team, supporting campaign planning, execution, and market research. I managed project budgets to ensure efficient use of funds and communicated regulatory requirements to the team to support compliance throughout each initiative.
APAC Marketing Specialist
Bellenda
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)
I conducted in-depth research on the Chinese wine market, analyzing trends and consumer preferences to inform marketing activities. I created articles and videos for Chinese social media platforms to increase brand visibility and contributed insights and content to a project with Wine Folly. I also gained hands-on experience in harvesting and winemaking, building product knowledge that supported m
Executive Assistant Apac
LPR s.r.l.
May 2020 - Sep 2020 (4 months)
I supported the China-based CEO with day-to-day administration and coordinated communication between internal departments, Chinese distributors, and suppliers to keep business activities on schedule. I also assisted with wine procurement projects for Zhuhai LPR, working across teams and following up with suppliers on project requirements and progress.
International Project Intern
Zhejiang university Press
Dec 2018 - Oct 2019 (10 months)
I researched international literary awards and Italian publishing houses to identify potential partners for Zhejiang University Press. I also helped organize meetings and conferences with Italian publishers, supporting discussions on collaborative projects and the development of international publishing partnerships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WSET
Level 3 award in wines - Pass with Distinction
Sep 2026
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
First Level Master Degree, Italian Wine and Global Market
2021 - 2023
Associazione Italiana Sommelier
Third level sommelier
Jun 2022
Università di Trento
Bachelor's degree, Viticulture and Enology
2020 - 2021
广东外语外贸大学
Bachelor's degree, Italian Language and Literature
2016 - 2020
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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