William Hodge
London
Summary
A commercially driven sales professional with experience advising high-net-worth individuals and sophisticated investors on alternative investment opportunities within the premium whiskey market.
Alongside my financial sales experience, I successfully co-founded a music events business, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial ability, commercial awareness and leadership. My background also includes exposure to financial markets, foreign exchange, banking and shipping through placements at leading brokerage firms, providing a solid understanding of investment markets and client-focused sales.
I am passionate about building long-term relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and consistently delivering exceptional client service in fast-paced, target-driven environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Whiskey Broker – Account Manager
Whiskey & Wealth Club
London
2025.02 - 2026.07
- Managed a portfolio of private clients and high-net-worth investors throughout the full sales lifecycle.
- Advised clients on premium whisky cask investments, portfolio diversification and market trends.
- Built long-term relationships through regular portfolio reviews and proactive account management.
- Developed a consultative sales approach focused on understanding client objectives and delivering tailored investment solutions.
- Delivered £600,000+ in revenue through new client acquisition and repeat investment business.
- Successfully closed high-value whisky cask investment opportunities across UK and international markets.
Co-Founder of Music Events and Promotion Company
Iceni Music Group & The Radium Collective
London
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Organised live music events in London, showcasing international and local artists.
- Liaised with artists, labels, managers and venues, ensuring contracts were signed on time.
- Grew cross-channel digital engagement by 150%.
- Coordinated promotional campaigns and processed financial statements.
Assistant Manager
Cubitt House
London
2022.10 - 2025.01
- Managed a large team and complex systems.
- Helped increase weekly gross sales by over 20% from previous year by restructuring the workforce and focusing on promotional measures
- Delegated responsibilities across a large team.
- Obtained WSET Level 2 qualification.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tradition, BGC, Rabobank, Lightship Chartering and Indigo FX
London
- Shadowed brokers and banking departments across different desks, gaining experience in the execution of deals.
Education
A-Levels - Maths, Biology, Business
Bishop's Stortford College
BA (Hons) - Music Business (1st)
University of Sussex
LondonSkills
- Client Relations
- Analytical Thinking
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Timeline
Whiskey Broker – Account Manager
Whiskey & Wealth Club
2025.02 - 2026.07
Assistant Manager
Cubitt House
2022.10 - 2025.01
Co-Founder of Music Events and Promotion Company
Iceni Music Group & The Radium Collective
2020.01 - 2023.01
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tradition, BGC, Rabobank, Lightship Chartering and Indigo FX
A-Levels - Maths, Biology, Business
Bishop's Stortford College
BA (Hons) - Music Business (1st)
University of Sussex