Damien McCarthy

Background

About Damien McCarthy

Over 23 years in FMCG,18 years with IDPR and over 18 years managing key accounts in Off and On trade. Managed some of the largest and influential On Trade Key account in Ireland. Excellent knowledge on the production methods of all the IDPR Whiskeys and displays best in class understanding of the spirit category in IRL. Currently I am the commercial manager for the Blackwater Distillery, I am very proud and lucky to be working with a very innovative team here at Blackwater Distillery My Key Strengths are building relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders within my organisation. Managing people and leading on Trade strategy. I have built up a vast knowledge of Irish Whiskey and other spirits within the Category Proven tract record in driving for Sales and Profit in both On and Off trade by understanding the mix of spirits within the Category Exceeded sales and Profit Targets consistently for the past 18 years within the On and off Trade with use of Excellent negotiations skills to achieve the best out comes in my current role Examples of Groups currently being managed Mercantile Group Prime Steak Group (Fade Street Social Group) Langtons Kilkenny The Ivy Dublin The Shelbourne Hotel Doyle Collection Hotel Group Gerry Byrne Group Kilkenny Michael Tierney Duggan Group Winward Hotels Classic Drinks Wholesale Barry and Fitzwilliam