Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Interests
Awards Accomplishments And Honours
Ethnicity
Personal Information
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Bevan Norris

Bevan Norris

Manager
London

Summary

Dynamic and results oriented professional with a robust work ethic, thrives in high pressure environments. Proven track record of success in sales and bar/restaurant management, consistently exceeding targets and driving operational excellence. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic leadership and innovative problem solving. Committed to leveraging expertise to deliver exceptional business outcomes

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Founder and CEO

Bevala
11.2024 - Current
  • Sampled over 100 wines produced in Western Cape region in South Africa
  • Selected 5 wines that I would import, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, MCC Rose, Bordeaux blend
  • Arranged competitive wholesale pricing for wine
  • Engaged with 5 logistics companies, identifying one capable of facilitating wine transport from Cape Town to London.
  • Obtained AWRS License in London.
  • Managed Bevala branding across LinkedIn, Instagram, and website platforms.
  • Developed cohesive online presence to enhance brand visibility.
  • Oversaw content creation and design for social media and web channels.
  • Currently selling in trade, but transitioning to online sales targeting private individuals.

Bar Supervisor

56 West Smithfield
01.2025 - 06.2025


  • Temparary contract at the Wine Bar
  • Oversaw team of 6 staff members to guarantee high quality service in bar
  • Facilitated private wine tasting events, leading to four returning customers
  • Managed reservations and coordinated table bookings.
  • Maintained a rigorous schedule of five days per week, from 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
  • Allocated morning hours from 9 AM to 1 PM for business initiatives.
  • Exhibited strong commitment through long working hours and productivity.

Account Manager

Whiskey and Wealth Club
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Conducted over 100 tele sales calls daily to achieve sales targets.
  • Generated significant revenue through high ticket sales of whiskey cask pallets, consisting of six casks each.
  • Monthly average revenue of £70k.
  • Biggest deal was £300k.
  • Building rapport was a big part of the role, while finding the hot button, then being able to close the deal over the phone.

Sales executive

The Yacht Week
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Sold yacht holiday packages to private individuals, mostly based in Europe and America.
  • Worked closely with the Marketing director.
  • My main skill set was closing what we call 'Abandoned Leads', someone who filled everything in except for the card payment, I would then call them up and get them over the line.
  • Managed all inbound leads, including phone and video calls in diary.
  • I managed to remain 150% above revenue targets.

Trainee Recruitment consultant

Unite People
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Became part of this company prior to onset of COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Executed full cycle recruitment, identifying job opportunities and assessing candidates.
  • Within civil engineering sector.
  • Effectively fulfilled all performance objectives prior to project terminations.

Client Services

Marsh and Parsons
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • My job was to book lettings and sales valuations.
  • Collaborated closely with sales and lettings managers in each specific branch.
  • Secured award for Salesman of the Month.
  • Consistently achieved targets whilst working here.

Founder and CEO

G | Wala
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Established first business, a food market stall specialising in classic South African barbecue cuisine.
  • Operated local stall in Hackney.
  • Worked music festivals.

Deckhand

Saint Nicolas | White Liberty | Mira1
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • I was part of the external team on 3 different super yachts.
  • Did a crossing from Egypt to Greece.
  • Managed all exterior tasks, including cleaning, washing, sanding, varnishing, and carpentry on board.

Restaurant Manager

Cassia Restaurant
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Oversaw team of 20 waiters.
  • Oversaw floor management, ensuring seamless service delivery in restaurant.
  • Resolved all complaints efficiently.
  • Conducted comprehensive stock take.
  • Executed daily cash balancing each evening.
  • Supervised activities at private wedding venue situated next door.

Education

Level 2 in Wine - Wine

WSET School London

Level 1 and Level 2 - Acting

Act Cape Town
01.2013 - 05.2014

Advanced Negotiation Training - Negotiation Training

Bridge Ability

Tour Guide - Tour Guide

Livingstone Tourism Academy
01.2014 - 12.2014

Skills

  • Drive for results
  • Alcohol legislation knowledge
  • Bar operations supervision
  • Meeting sales targets
  • Team Leadership
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Salesmanship
  • Training and mentoring
  • Upselling techniques

Interests

Golf

Awards Accomplishments And Honours

  • Played high level cricket and achieved a school scholarship for bowling.
  • Travelled to over 15 different countries and started 2 different businesses.

Ethnicity

White - British

Personal Information

Nationality: White - British

Timeline

Bar Supervisor

56 West Smithfield
01.2025 - 06.2025

Founder and CEO

Bevala
11.2024 - Current

Account Manager

Whiskey and Wealth Club
04.2023 - 11.2024

Sales executive

The Yacht Week
01.2022 - 12.2022

Trainee Recruitment consultant

Unite People
10.2019 - 11.2020

Client Services

Marsh and Parsons
11.2018 - 11.2019

Founder and CEO

G | Wala
01.2017 - 12.2018

Deckhand

Saint Nicolas | White Liberty | Mira1
01.2016 - 12.2017

Restaurant Manager

Cassia Restaurant
01.2014 - 12.2015

Tour Guide - Tour Guide

Livingstone Tourism Academy
01.2014 - 12.2014

Level 1 and Level 2 - Acting

Act Cape Town
01.2013 - 05.2014

Advanced Negotiation Training - Negotiation Training

Bridge Ability

Level 2 in Wine - Wine

WSET School London

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