Forrest Gillespie
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic sales professional recognized for consistently exceeding quotas by up to 175%. Expertise in leveraging technology to drive revenue growth and enhance client engagement, complemented by a strong ability to deliver tailored presentations to C-level executives across various industries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SB Account Executive
Salesforce
Chicago, USA
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Consistently achieved quota, exceeding monthly targets by up to 175% and delivering strong quarterly performance
- Ranked in the top 20% of account executives for new business revenue generation
- Delivered tailored, ROI-driven presentations on Salesforce product suite to C-level leaders in banking, insurance, and wealth management, enhancing client understanding and engagement
- Advised financial services organizations on leveraging AI-driven solutions to modernize operations and enhance customer engagement, contributing to revenue growth
Founder
Flames by Forrest
East Lansing, USA
01.2015 - 06.2024
- Established direct-to-consumer candle enterprise, expanding market presence to four states and three brick-and-mortar outlets
- Oversaw production, packaging, and shipping processes, executing over 2,100 candle sales
- Developed "Candles with a Cause" initiative, supporting Pancreatic Cancer Research through charitable contributions from sales
Account Executive
Unity Technologies
Austin, USA
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Exceeded annual performance expectations by closing a full Q1 quota within a single month
- Achieved 167% of Q4 quota and met or exceeded monthly targets in 10 of 12 months
- Navigated major shift in product positioning and go-to-market strategy, sustaining strong pipeline and revenue performance
- Managed diverse book of business, supporting organizations with 500 to 20,000+ employees
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business, Leadership
Hope College
Holland, MI05-2021
Skills
- Account management
- Lead generation
- Data analysis
- Industry knowledge
- Problem solving
- Strong relationships
Accomplishments
• Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), Awarded first place in a local pitch competition, progressing to the semi-finals in Rochester, NY, with just two rounds remaining to appear on Shark Tank
Timeline
SB Account Executive
Salesforce
10.2024 - 02.2026
Account Executive
Unity Technologies
03.2023 - 01.2024
Founder
Flames by Forrest
01.2015 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business, Leadership
Hope College