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A Masterclass in Alcohol Distribution with Phil Jamison from Beatbox Beverages

May 25, 2023 Kait Stephens
The Omnichannel Marketer
A Masterclass in Alcohol Distribution with Phil Jamison from Beatbox Beverages
Show Notes

In this episode, we meet Phil Jamison, VP of North American Sales at Beatbox Beverage. 


Beatbox Beverage is a party punch beverage brand. Party punch is a fruit-flavored non-carbonated alcoholic beverage. 


Phil shares a masterclass in alcohol distribution and how to build a powerhouse alcohol brand.


Topics covered

  • Wine/liquor vs. beer distributions
  • Buyer research
  • Social media  for an alcohol brand
  • Getting share of mind with distributors 
  • Online alcohol sales 


Takeaways

  • There is more focus on merchandising at the local level in beer distribution (vs. wine/liquor)
  • Don’t try to be something you are not; know your demographic and career to them.
  • Getting your distribution sales pitch is a powerful sales lever
  • Alcohol distribution is 100% relationship-driven
  • If you don’t have relationships, make sure you have data and a differentiated story
  • Start small and focus on building trust.
  • Alcohol brands can sell online, but it’s highly regulated. Consequently, it’s a very small part of sales.


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