Southern Wine & Spirits was founded in 1968 in Florida by Jay W. Weiss, Harvey R. Chaplin, and Howard Preuss. The next year the company expanded to California, where it continues to have state-wide distribution.
The company expanded to Nevada in 1976, Arizona in 1992, South Carolina in 1993, Pennsylvania in 1995, Hawaii in 1996, Kentucky in 1998, New Mexico in 2000, Colorado in 2001, Illinois in 2002, New York in 2004, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Virginia, North Carolina, and Vermont in 2005, Alabama in 2006, Delaware, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Washington in 2008, and Indiana in 2010.
Today Southern Wine & Spirits is the largest distributor of wine and spirits in the United States. The company offers 5,000 brands and serves more than 200,000 customers in 35 states.
Southern Wine & Spirits is #30 on the Forbes list of America’s Largest Private Companies, has 22,000 employees, and had $16.5 billion in revenue in 2016.
In July 2022, the company announced that it had raised $300,000 for the Children of Restaurant Employees charity group.
Also in July of 2022, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits announced a national agreement with El Tequileno tequila.
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits maintains a corporate office in Miami, Florida.
Southern Wine & Spirits was founded in 1968 in Florida by Jay W. Weiss, Harvey R. Chaplin, and Howard Preuss. The next year the company expanded to California, where it continues to have state-wide distribution.
History
The company expanded to Nevada in 1976, Arizona in 1992, South Carolina in 1993, Pennsylvania in 1995, Hawaii in 1996, Kentucky in 1998, New Mexico in 2000, Colorado in 2001, Illinois in 2002, New York in 2004, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Virginia, North Carolina, and Vermont in 2005, Alabama in 2006, Delaware, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Washington in 2008, and Indiana in 2010.
Today Southern Wine & Spirits is the largest distributor of wine and spirits in the United States. The company offers 5,000 brands and serves more than 200,000 customers in 35 states.
Southern Wine & Spirits is #30 on the Forbes list of America’s Largest Private Companies, has 22,000 employees, and had $16.5 billion in revenue in 2016.
In July 2022, the company announced that it had raised $300,000 for the Children of Restaurant Employees charity group.
Also in July of 2022, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits announced a national agreement with El Tequileno tequila.
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits maintains a corporate office in Miami, Florida.
It’s about a night employee works in the warehouse at night his name is Raymond Stewart call me at 504-638-XXXX
I have tried to email you, the link uh oh something went wrong…call the operator is unavailable.. mailbox is full. Par for the course for Southern. I actually thought, my experience in Illinois…was isolated. I have owned and been a customer for 20 years. The last 2 months I have reached my threshold of aggravation with Southern.
My salesman Justin was replaced without any communication with me. Placed order through customer service… order delivered, but only part of it. Delivery said warehouse didn’t put the rest on the truck…delivering on Friday…half the booze I need couldn’t come until Tuesday… no delivery on Monday. New salesman Reggie, in training couldn’t help me. Placed order with Reggie, doesn’t get delivered, was $4 under minimum, wasn’t communicated. Next time I try to order I’m informed salespersons check voicemails 24-48 hours. WHAT?!? salesperson was changed again to Amarilys. Will send contact information. Nothing provided. I try Proof, complete disaster, no confirmation. Then I talk to customer service, no order in? What I tried Proof, because no communication with salesperson. Oh, I see it now. Wasn’t the complete order I had entered with two bottles of tequila I don’t even carry. Under minimum, my subtotal was $299, saying it was $276. Obviously, there is a disconnect. Called the salesperson and her manager.. they just don’t care… an over write was supposed to be entered to deliver my order and instead it was scheduled to go on the 19, ten days after.
Furious customer of 20 years. The definition of insanity is doing things over and over and expecting different results. I’m not insane. I wish your company could have been contacted more privately, but you could not be reached. In Illinois I can pick up the bottles at restaurant depot legally without having to deal with you, and that’s what I plan to do.
Smilin Goat
XXXX 47th st
Lyons Illinois 60534
Frank Madera is a sales rep who comes to the restaurant drunk and acts disorderly . He was caught doing cocaine with a waiter who was fired
This isn’t a complaint more like a need for purpose I’m sending this comment because I’m trying to apply for a job position at the Southern Glazer location located in Houston, TX I need my email reset to apply because I attempted to apply once before, and didn’t complete the process my second attempt I can’t login because of my email needing to be reset please contact at 512-945-XXXX as soon as possible so that I may be hopefully put to work for the seasonal holiday team of southern glazer thank you.
I have been a customer for several years. .
Have been trying to get a few promotional items for my small restaurant / bar. I have been as polite as I can be with my house account sales rep and all I have received is lip service and excuses. I no longer feel like begging him for items so my only recourse is to switch products to my other liquor supplier.
Bob Piper
Piper’s Pizza House, Oakland City, in. 47660
Indiana lic # RR26-25401
On line sales rep name is Matt ? He’s located in the Indianapolis office.
I’ve been in this location since 1982, not going to be for promotional free stuff.
May I PLEASE get an email address or fax number to send a verification of employment I keep calling your phone number but your receptionist is never at the phone and the Voice mail is full URGENT need information for Home loan they are in Bellevue WA
My name is Jason Hooper and I’m the restaurant manager for the Conch House Marina Resort in St. Augustine, Fl. Last year we had revenue of 4.4 million in sales in food and beverage. Sorry to say that because of the disrespect that we have received from your local sales representatives we last week have deleted 32 of your products from our wine and spirits. Our relationship with your local representative is at a all time low and not in repair at this time unless corporate takes action to mend this broken relationship. Sincerely, Jason Hooper and Jason Barone
Dear Recruiting Department
I am extremely interested in a possible Logistics position at your Lakeland ,Florida facility.
I have been in Logistics for the past 20 years and have vast experience in every aspect of Transportation and would be a definite asset to your department. Attached is a copy of my resume for consideration.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Jeff Watson
3939**Phone (630) 546***** – je****@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Self-driven, results oriented Logistics Manager with excellent communication, collaboration and problem resolution abilities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Logistics Director
Giant Freight Services, Inc. – Zephyrhills, FL March 2014 – January 2015
Recruit independent agents to grow 3PL operation.
Produce brokerage and dry freight experts.
Grew the operation from 7 employees to 40.
Increased monthly revenues 10 fold.
Expanded 3PL operations to include nationwide FTL (dry and refrigerated ) LTL, Flatbed-Heavy Haul) Expedited, Intermodal and Local cartage.
Collaborated with management to evaluate opportunities, risks and offer innovative solutions to challenges. Cultivated a positive rapport with independent agents and employees.
Promoted teamwork and single-mindedness in achieving company goals and increased profitability.
Logistics Operations Manager
Progressive Transportation Services, Inc. – Wood Dale, IL January 2012 – May 2013
Developed domestic 3PL operations.
It charge of their fleet
Provided leadership and mentored sales, dispatch and support staff.
Performance reviews
Established Safety Compliance program.
Collaborate with internal departments to monitor safety, DOT regulations and carrier compliance.
Instrumental in developing driver incentive program.
Logistics & Warehouse Director
Liberty Logistics Management, Inc. – Liberty Expedited, Inc. Geneva, IL January 2003 – December 2010
Manage daily operations of warehouse and office staff for both companies.
Provide leadership and development to warehouse, transportation planning and customer service
Built rapport with customer base to enhance customer service
Managed accounts to improve transit times and transportation cost
Streamlined billing processes, improved customer collections
Negotiate carrier contracts
Maintain 97% carrier on time performance
Investigation and resolution of issues
Meet savings goals
Computer Skills
McLeod, DAT, TMS Cloud, Microsoft Office, Outlook
Education
B.A. in Education – Governors State
Graduate level courses Management and Administration