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Javier Arrieta PalacioJA

Javier Arrieta Palacio

Expert Consultant in RTM & RGM — Beverages Sector

€600/day
Bilbao, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Javier

I help companies and brands sell better and with more margin, optimizing how they reach the market, which clients, with which prices, and under which commercial conditions.

Expert in route-to-market, commercial optimization, and development of Beverage markets (spirits, wines, beer, No-Lo, etc.), Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Luxury, and Aspirational.

◎ Define channel architecture
◎ Design and optimize the distribution model
◎ Segment customers and points of sale
◎ Redesign the sales force: territories, size, roles, objectives, and incentives aligned with profitability
◎ Improve supply chain efficiency linked to RTM
◎ Implement KPIs and RTM model tracking systems
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Bilbao (up to 50km), San Sebastián (up to 50km), Madrid (up to 50km), Pamplona (up to 50km), Logroño (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Independent / Freelance
    Expert Consultant in RTM & RGM — Beverages Sector
    WINE AND SPIRITS
    March 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
    Spain
    Expert in Route-To-Market, RGM, Innovation, Sales, Marketing, and Business Development in the luxury, prestige, and premium segments of the beverages sector (wines, spirits, and no/low alcohol).
    ★ Analysis, design, and implementation of distribution strategies and commercial excellence frameworks.
    ★ Advisory on distribution model transitions, staffing structure, and sales portfolio transformation.
    Growth Strategy Commercial Strategy Sales Excellence Pricing Strategy Sales Strategy
  • AA Family Office & Others
    Partner & Investment Manager
    PRIVATE EQUITY
    March 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
    Getxo, PV, Spain
    Leading analysis and selection of venture capital investment opportunities in plant-based food, organic beverages, luxury, fashion, foodservice, etc. for a family office. Occasional collaboration with market research companies and specialised media.
    ★ Economic-financial and strategic analysis of target opportunities.
    ★ P&L management, investor relations, and fundraising.
    Sales Excellence Commercial Strategy Growth Strategy Venture Capital Private Equity
  • Grupo Varma
    Regional Director North
    WINE AND SPIRITS
    July 2015 - June 2019 (3 years and 11 months)
    Bilbao, PV, Spain
    Regional Sales & Trade Marketing Director, on- and off-trade. Competing in Spirits & Wines with distributed and own brands: Jack Daniel's, Hendrick's, Ron Barceló, Bollinger, and others.
    ★ Annual turnover >€40M, >€10M premium. #1 in the market for aged rum, American whisky, and super-premium gins. Sales growth for the last 4 fiscal years >7% annually vs. -2% market.
    ★ Direct team >10. Indirect distributor network >100.
    ★ Led the digital transformation and automation of the route-to-market.
    Sales Excellence Growth Strategy Commercial Strategy

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Education

  • MBA
    Universidad de Deusto
    MBA
  • Bachelor's Degree
    Universidad de Deusto
    Bachelor's Degree

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