october 3 - 5, 2024

Jennifer Clarke

ABOUT

A seasoned industry professional with 24 years of experience in sales, marketing and management, Jennifer Clarke is the Director of National Accounts On Premise & e-Commerce for J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. Jennifer is responsible for managing the account base and relationships with her on premise customers in the eastern United States. When the COVID pandemic began, the National Accounts On Premise Team expanded their reach by increasing presence and engagement in the robust e-Commerce channel for J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. Simultaneously, Jennifer spearheaded an initiative to create a new coaching platform for the sales team at J. Lohr. Prior to joining J. Lohr, Jennifer worked for Breakthru Beverage Group for 19 years, most recently as Senior Director National Accounts On Premise. In that role Jennifer managed the team of Corporate Headquarter Directors and engaged with all State National Accounts Managers. She collaborated with strategic supplier partners to grow the business for all Breakthru Beverage Group markets. During her tenure at Breakthru Beverage Group Jennifer earned her Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and her Court of Master Sommeliers level 1 certification. She performed strategic roles in two enterprise-wide initiatives, SAP implementation and the ‘Building Leaders’ coaching initiative. Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from University of Maryland, College Park. She is currently a member of Women of the Vine & Spirits. Jennifer is an Ambassador for Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE), serving on the Welcome Committee. She is active in her community and is a member in her Homeowners Association. Jennifer resides near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her husband and two goldfish and is an avid reader and hiker who enjoys time with family and friends.