Minissale

New Orleans is know for its spirit, and more recently known for bringing craft and boutique into the beverage industry. New Orleans is still a relatively small city in comparison, but remains a city impossible to ignore. Given the nature of the industry, brands need a face in the market to showcase craft products, and familiarize the community with... their excellence. Phil Minissale started working in beverage sales in 2013, quickly establishing himself as a sales director for a New Orleans Rum company. There, he managed 8 different markets, facilitating relationships with distributors, media, and account buyers across the country. Minissale decided to open up his own Brokerage & Consulting company in late 2016, considering the demand for dedicated, shared craft representation within the industry. The sole purpose is to provide brands the attention necessary throughout the market, without the costs associated to a full-time representative. Minissales relationships extend through multiple markets outside of Louisiana, include Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Born in New York, raised outside of Philadelphia by parents who encouraged the arts, Phil quickly developed a passion for the entertainment industries. His experience as a full time touring musician from 2006-2013 provided him unique travel opportunities and experiences with breweries, distilleries, and brand sponsorship. In the Fall of 2013, Phil moved to one of his favorite cities to visit on tour, New Orleans. Inundated with music at every corner, why tour the country??? He decided to apply his degree in marketing to apply for brand development positions working with craft beer and spirits across the state of Louisiana. Since 2013, Minissale has been facilitating sales for craft suppliers across the state of Louisiana and beyond. His relationships extend to Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Houston, and Austin.Read More