Over 20 years of development and more than 2,500 industry specific features later, our software is the country’s premiere tool for wine and spirits wholesalers and distributors. We believe that every tap or click you save adds a second to your life, and in a marketplace where speed and simplicity matter, Inventiv empowers sales teams across the country with the tools they need to close the deal.
Our Beginnings
Inventiv Software was founded in 1998 with a mission to simplify and streamline the wine and spirits industry for sales reps and sales managers.
This market has served us well. In fact, as of September 2019, our company has been old enough to drink.
With a host of software firsts under our belt, we continue to offer a powerful, intuitive platform that is the best in the market.
Quick Facts
Used in 43 States, 16,000+ Licenses in Daily Use
$15 Billion in Annual Sales Processed by Our Apps
Industry Firsts
Touch Screen Devices, Cellular-Based Orders
Internet-Based Orders, iOS Split Screen
Our Commitments
“Every screen tap we save you, adds a second to your life.”
We are committed to improving the daily working experience of our customers through demonstrating reliability and thoughtfulness. We want our customers to feel heard.
The test of a software company is its responsiveness, and at Inventiv, we like to be judged by the ways we respond to problems. We teach our team members to be proactive in issues that inevitably present themselves.
We are driven by our desire for constant improvement: we add features and expedite your business processes on a weekly basis. It is important for us all to be well equipped.
We employ the latest technologies and have strategic partnerships with a myriad of companies that allow us to leverage their expertise along with our own.
We perform ride-along activities with sales reps, sales managers, drivers, loading dock personnel, and any other employees with equally valuable experience.
Not only do we want you to speak up, but we sincerely encourage it. By hearing and seeing firsthand, we will improve your daily routine.We are committed to great customer service and sales team optimization.
Inventiv’s Leadership Team
Meet our team of dedicated professionals with industry insight and experience.
Dave Rea
Founder & President
Dave.rea@inventiv.com
With more than 31 years of experience, Dave Rea has spent his entire career developing software for wine and spirits wholesalers and distributors across the country. The lead designer on all of Inventiv’s programs and apps, he first got his start as the Director of IT for Forman Bros. Inc. and Forman Dist. Co. of Va. in 1985. Dave has two sons with his wife Amy, all members of Inventiv.
Amy Kirson-Rea
Founder & Chief operating officer
amy.rea@inventiv.com
As Chief Operating Officer, Amy oversees finance, accounting, human resources, and strategic planning. Prior to Inventiv, she worked at New York Magazine and Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City, before selling computers at Businessland and Zenith Data Systems in the Washington D.C. area.
Jim Harris
Vice President of Sales
jim.harris@inventiv.com
Jim Harris has a long and outstanding career in the world of sales, starting in 1990 when he joined Hasbro Toy Company to manage national sales accounts. Ten years later he joined Global Beverage Intelligence as its vice president of sales. In August 2007, he joined Inventiv and now travels the country meeting current and future clients. Jim has a degree in Political Science for the University of Richmond and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. Based in Nashville, Jim is married with two children.
Harrison Rea
Vice President of Product Development
Harrison.rea@inventiv.com
After graduating from Lewis & Clark with a degree in physics, Harrison joined Inventiv in February 2014. Harrison manages infrastructure projects and manages the internal development team. Harrison is based near Seattle, WA.
Remington Rea
Vice President of Marketing & Finance
remy.rea@inventiv.com
After graduating from the University of Miami with a major in philosophy and double-minor in creative writing and psychology, Remy joined Inventiv in July 2017, based in New York City. Remy handles finance, designs and produces all digital and printed marketing material, design and maintenance of our website, leads company event planning, and is our customer ride-along liaison in the field.