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Gary Forge is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving growth and building strong relationships in the beverage industry. Most recently, he served as Area Manager at Dayla Drinks Group, where he successfully managed key accounts and drove business expansion. Prior to this, Gary held various leadership roles, including National Account Manager at Fuller, Smith & Turner, where he achieved significant growth and developed strong industry connections. Gary holds a Higher Certificate in Wine & Spirit Education Trust and has a strong educational background in History, Music, and Art.

Credentials

  • Higher Certicate
    WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust
    Jan, 2000
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

    • Area Manager Dayla Drinks
      • May 2021 - Present

    • Looking for my next role
      • Jul 2020 - Present

    • Recently left St. Austell
      • Jul 2020 - Present

    • Key Account Manager
      • Mar 2021 - May 2021

    • Key Account Manager
      • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

    • Looking for my next postion
      • May 2019 - Sep 2019

    • Looking for the next opportunity
      • May 2019 - May 2019

    • United Kingdom
    • Food & Beverages
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • National Account Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

      I was responsible for managing the relationship with major South East wholesalers and Fuller's reciprocal arrangements with Butcombe and Adnams. I achieved 10% growth in my last year in the role.

    • Brand Development Manager
      • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

      I was responsible for recruiting, managing and training a new team of BDE's from scratch. I left an established team of 4 behind when I left the role.

    • Key Account Manager
      • Sep 2013 - Feb 2016

      I arranged commercial deals to sell Fuller's brands into Multiple Pub Groups. I achieved my target of 1000 new barrels in my only full year in the role.

    • National Account Manager
      • Apr 2001 - Sep 2013

      I had responsibility for all Third Party on trade business in the South East. I was part of the team of only 5 NAM’s who sold 100,000 barrels of beer per annum at Premuim prices. The South East was responsible for 60% of the volume.

  • Fuller, Smith & Turner
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Area Sales Manager
      • Apr 1996 - 2001
      • London, United Kingdom

      My role was to sell Fullers’s beers and suppler’s beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks to independent free on trade customers. I had to manage an existing area whilst prospecting for new customers.

  • Courage Beer Company
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Retail Development Advisor
      • May 1993 - Apr 1996
      • London, United Kingdom

      This was a new role where I sold Courage brands to independent Off Trade customers. I also advised customers on all aspects of retailing beer, helped them to merchandise their shelves and arranged promotional activity.I had to establish a new area from scratch and build and maintain strong relationships.

Education

  • 1980 - 1984
    Raynes Park High School

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