Robert Butler

Robert Butler is the Wine Buyer/Manager at Oceana Natural Foods in Newport, Oregon. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing, selecting, and selling wines that align with customer preferences. He possesses a strong focus on quality, value, and diversity in his wine selections. Butler leverages his extensive product knowledge and market research skills to introduce new and exclusive brands to the store, managing inventory, budget, and display to ensure optimal availability and profitability.

With over 11 years of experience as an independent consultant and a background as a retail business owner, Butler has developed excellent communication skills that facilitate relationship-building with suppliers, distributors, and customers. His efforts have led to an average sales increase of over 10% year-over-year and a significant expansion of the distribution list by 75% during his tenure at Oceana Natural Foods. Additionally, he actively engages with the community through events like tastings and collaborations with local organizations.12