Jayne Perez
Jayne Perez is a dynamic sales leader with over two decades of experience in the wine and spirits industry, currently serving as a Field Sales Manager at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Based in South Florida, Jayne brings a strong background in team management, business planning, and relationship development, having previously held key roles at companies like Red Bull North America, Jackson Family Wines, and Ranch Rider Spirits Co. Her career reflects a passion for creating lasting customer relationships and building high-performing sales teams in competitive B2B environments.
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A graduate of the University of New Orleans with a BBA in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing, Jayne also holds a WSET II certification and is a Certified Sommelier. She is known for her high energy, strategic mindset, and creative approach to engagement—whether that's planning a memorable event or mentoring her team. Jayne is deeply committed to follow-through and authenticity in every aspect of her work, values that have shaped her success across a range of roles in sales and marketing.
• Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas
• WSET II
• University of New Orleans- B.B.A
What do you attribute your success to?
Being passionate, hard working and having impeccable follow up.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
You are only as good as your word.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Find a path that genuinely excites you—when your work aligns with your personal interests, like mine does when I’m organizing fun events like a beachside pickleball tournament, it becomes far more fulfilling than just chasing a paycheck.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the unexpected challenges in my field is figuring out what to wear to events—finding something that feels stylish, age-appropriate, and comfortable as a 50-year-old woman isn’t always easy.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Follow-through and honesty are the values I hold most important in both my work and personal life—especially in sales, where trust and reliability are everything.