Beau Forbes

MIdwest Account Executive at Prairie Malt
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(386) 825-5501
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Oak Park, Illinois, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Certified Beer Server
    Cicerone Certification Program
    Jul, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Advanced Cicerone™
    Cicerone Certification Program

Experience

  • Prairie Malt
    • Canada
    • Food & Beverages
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • MIdwest Account Executive
      • May 2020 - Present

      Grew sales 20% in territory from FY2020 to FY2021, from 4,365 MT to 5,275 MT. #1 sales executive by volume in North American craft team as of May 2022. Responsible for territory of 10 states and 1,568 breweries with over 100 active customer accounts. Executed customer relationship plan, re-signing all bulk customers with multiple 3 year LTA’s. Organized and ran malt sensory program, providing team education and brand development. Developed Strategy and Sales… Show more Grew sales 20% in territory from FY2020 to FY2021, from 4,365 MT to 5,275 MT. #1 sales executive by volume in North American craft team as of May 2022. Responsible for territory of 10 states and 1,568 breweries with over 100 active customer accounts. Executed customer relationship plan, re-signing all bulk customers with multiple 3 year LTA’s. Organized and ran malt sensory program, providing team education and brand development. Developed Strategy and Sales Growth plans, including: Anchor Account Action Plan, Prairie Malt Silo Program, & Prairie Malt Competitive Analysis. Worked with supply chain team to develop effective transload and stock management plan. Contributed extensive content development for brand website. Show less Grew sales 20% in territory from FY2020 to FY2021, from 4,365 MT to 5,275 MT. #1 sales executive by volume in North American craft team as of May 2022. Responsible for territory of 10 states and 1,568 breweries with over 100 active customer accounts. Executed customer relationship plan, re-signing all bulk customers with multiple 3 year LTA’s. Organized and ran malt sensory program, providing team education and brand development. Developed Strategy and Sales… Show more Grew sales 20% in territory from FY2020 to FY2021, from 4,365 MT to 5,275 MT. #1 sales executive by volume in North American craft team as of May 2022. Responsible for territory of 10 states and 1,568 breweries with over 100 active customer accounts. Executed customer relationship plan, re-signing all bulk customers with multiple 3 year LTA’s. Organized and ran malt sensory program, providing team education and brand development. Developed Strategy and Sales Growth plans, including: Anchor Account Action Plan, Prairie Malt Silo Program, & Prairie Malt Competitive Analysis. Worked with supply chain team to develop effective transload and stock management plan. Contributed extensive content development for brand website. Show less

  • Goose Island Beer Company
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Brewery Experience Coordinator| B2C Sales
      • Mar 2017 - Jan 2020

      Brewery training & education, including sales presentations and private tours for national level account buyers. Part of team managing Barrel Warehouse Event Center, including private event bookings, event management, speaking and presenting. Manage Taproom and Online Merchandise program, including purchasing and sourcing, leading to sales increase of 35% from previous year.

    • Sales Representative| B2B Sales - Downtown Chicago
      • Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

      Increased sales volume and velocity in competitive Chicago market Grew account base and expanded points of display by developing strong relationships with key account buyers. Organized and ran tap takeovers, staff education & training to boost sales.

  • Finch Beer Company
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chicago Regional Sales Manager
      • Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

      Increased territory sales volume by 40%, with a significant increase in draft. Boosted sales volume by executing tap takeovers and tasting events. Managed and directed the part-time market rep team Facilitated positive relationships with distributor team (Windy City/Reyes) and key retail partners (Whole Foods, Binny’s) Other company positions held include Social Media Coordinator, Tours Manager, Warehouse Manager Increased territory sales volume by 40%, with a significant increase in draft. Boosted sales volume by executing tap takeovers and tasting events. Managed and directed the part-time market rep team Facilitated positive relationships with distributor team (Windy City/Reyes) and key retail partners (Whole Foods, Binny’s) Other company positions held include Social Media Coordinator, Tours Manager, Warehouse Manager

  • Accenture
    • Ireland
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Recruiter
      • Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

      Accenture Federal recruiter for a variety of confidential US gov vendors, conducting heavy technical recruiting with a focus on Peoplesoft & Summit. Specialization with TS/SCI and above cleared candidates. Very experienced with ATAS/Taleo recruiting system, also use of Dice, Monster, Cleared Connections, and Tech Expo. Accenture Federal recruiter for a variety of confidential US gov vendors, conducting heavy technical recruiting with a focus on Peoplesoft & Summit. Specialization with TS/SCI and above cleared candidates. Very experienced with ATAS/Taleo recruiting system, also use of Dice, Monster, Cleared Connections, and Tech Expo.

  • Legacy Professionals LLP
    • United States
    • Accounting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

      Proofreading financial statements, examining financial documentation for a variety of clients including unions, school districts, & small businesses. Confidential information input, assembling financial reports, document verification, copying, reception Proofreading financial statements, examining financial documentation for a variety of clients including unions, school districts, & small businesses. Confidential information input, assembling financial reports, document verification, copying, reception

  • State of Illinois
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

      CMS/BOSSAP Confidential vendor research, general admin duties, Bid packet examination, State Award Suggestion Board research and response, contract fact-checking

    • Staff Assistant
      • Mar 2009 - May 2010

      Business Enterprise Program Explaining & interpreting operation policy, Inquiry response, complaints processing, Reception, routing correspondence, data input Streamlining procedural techniques, recommending and drafting correspondence changes, creating new mail log system, re-organizing application storage, contacting vendors on how to correct applications

  • Illinois Arts Council
    • Program Assistant
      • Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

      Application reception and processing, advising applicants on improving applications, requesting, receiving, & inserting supplementary materials. Meeting prep and dictation, scheduling, file organization, master file assembly, materials assembly and organization. Application reception and processing, advising applicants on improving applications, requesting, receiving, & inserting supplementary materials. Meeting prep and dictation, scheduling, file organization, master file assembly, materials assembly and organization.

  • Prentice Women's Hospital
    • Finance Consultant
      • Mar 2009 - Jul 2009

      In-processing confidential information and verifying eligibility with separate insurance agencies through NDAS, Primes, and other medical programs. Other duties include contacting patients, setting up repayment programs, updating insurance records, and digital file organization. In-processing confidential information and verifying eligibility with separate insurance agencies through NDAS, Primes, and other medical programs. Other duties include contacting patients, setting up repayment programs, updating insurance records, and digital file organization.

  • Advanced Resources
    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Data Entry
      • Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

      Uploaded confidential information via client systems to maintain up to date records. Uploaded confidential information via client systems to maintain up to date records.

  • John A. Logan College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Web Site Administrator
      • Aug 2000 - Aug 2003

      Designed and oversaw webpage maintenance for the college and web research for improvement, and coordination with online education division PowerPoint design, answering phone queries, organizing files, general duties Designed and oversaw webpage maintenance for the college and web research for improvement, and coordination with online education division PowerPoint design, answering phone queries, organizing files, general duties

Education

  • Southern Illinois University
    B.A. Degrees, Theater and Political Science; International Affairs
    2002 - 2006
  • John A. Logan College
    Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    2000 - 2002

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