Welcome to Episode 1125 in which Steve Raye interviews Maggie Maxwell, in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: As Vice President of Corporate Wine Sales for Allied Beverage Group, NJ, Maggie Maxwell oversees the overall wine strategy and sales performance for one of the top ten beverage alcohol distributors in America. Prior to working in beverage alcohol distribution, Maggie worked as a buyer in wine retail and as an editorial researcher in the food and wine space. She holds a Masters in Food Studies from NYU and a WSET Level III Advanced Certification. Maggie joined Allied Beverage Group as a Field Sales Manager for the Meritage Fine Wine Division in 2012. In 2014 she was promoted to Director of Fine Wine for Allied Beverage Group, and in 2018 she was promoted to Vice President of Corporate Wine Sales. Today she is responsible for managing relationships with winery partners and overseeing Allied Beverage Group’s wine education program as well as a group of wine sales specialists who cover the state. She co-chairs Allied Beverage Group’s R.I.S.E. gender equity group, and is proud to sit on the Women’s Leadership Council for the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. To learn more visit: Website: www.alliedbeverage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliedbeveragenj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alliedbeveragegroup Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allied-beverage-group More about the host Steve Raye: Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready! To learn more visit: Website: www.bevologyinc.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!