Central Otago - Account Manager

Introducing Margie Slattery-Smith

Margie is pleased to join the Hop and Vine team as Account Manager for Central Otago where she has lived and worked since 1989.

A tourism and hospitality professional with an NZIM Diploma in Management she has worked in senior management roles in Queenstown for some of NZ’s leading corporations including Mount Cook Line, Tourism Holdings Limited and Trade Me. Prior to settling in Queenstown she worked as a professional ski instructor and ski guide in Australia, Canada, France & Austria. In between seasons she turned her hand to hospitality working as a cocktail and silver service waitress in a variety of establishments. She has experience in organising hospitality events for small and large groups.

Passionate about customer service and meeting and hosting people from around the world she started her own business in 2010, Bearsden Bed and Breakfast, which has been highly reviewed ever since.

In her part time role as Account Manager for Hop and Vine she will continue to run her B&B.

Margie looks forward to visiting the many customers that Terry and Carole have made in the past few years and forging new partnerships by continuing to showcase some of New Zealand’s premium products ifrom the Hop and Vine portfolio including multi award winning wines, cider and craft beers.

Welcome to the Team Margie.