Jean-Baptiste Forest

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  • Timeline

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

    Salesman

    La Maison du Chocolat
    May 2011 - Jul 2011

    Purchasing Executive

    Slurp.co.uk
    Mar 2012 - May 2012

    Bartender

    Alchemist Cocktail Kitchen
    Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

    Business Development Manager

    Shanghai Access
    Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

    Business Development Executive

    SINGAPORE STRAITS WINE COMPANY PTE. LTD.
    Sept 2014 - Feb 2016

    Sales Executive

    Heritage Beverages Asia
    Mar 2016 - Sept 2019

    Key Account Manager

    Pernod Ricard
    Hong Kong
    Dec 2019 - Apr 2023

    Key Account Manager - Global Travel Retail

    Brown-Forman
    Current Company
    Feb 2025 - now

    Managing Director

    FORTRADE
  • About me

    Managing Director of FORTRADE

  • Education

    • Lycée notre dame de bury

      2006 - 2009
      Scientific baccalauréat with high honours
    • Essec - essec business school

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor in business administration entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial studies

      The ESSEC BBA, the first program of its kind in France to receive the prestigious AACSB and Equis accreditations, offers an innovative approach to business education.The program ranks as one of the leading French undergraduate business programs for many years.

    • Tongji university

      2011 - 2012
      Bachelor's degree business administration and management, general

      Tongji University is one of the leading universities directly under the State Ministry of Education in China.

  • Experience

    • La maison du chocolat

      Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
      Salesman

      La Maison du Chocolat is a luxury chocolate company located in the French commune of Nanterre, to the west of Paris, which actuates about 30 stores in the metropolitan areas of Paris, Cannes, London, New York City, Tokyo and Hong Kong.• Sales of luxurious chocolate• Merchandising• Event planning

    • Slurp.co.uk

      May 2011 - Jul 2011
      Purchasing executive

      The UK's fastest growing online wine website established in Feb 2004. already over 8,000+ Wines, Spirits & Beers to choose from.• Stock refurnishing • Research new suppliers and set up accounts• Liaised with suppliers to obtain correct information regarding wines• Negotiate on prices and availability

    • Alchemist cocktail kitchen

      Mar 2012 - May 2012
      Bartender

      Alchemist Cocktail Kitchen was the first premiere Molecular Cocktail Bar in China. It specialized in molecular cocktails using new and innovative techniques in making them and only using the highest quality ingredients in drinks and preparations.This bar was sold to another group in early 2013.

    • Shanghai access

      Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
      Business development manager

      Shanghai Access connects its members with useful local businesses in Shanghai to enjoy exclusive deals. These businesses include restaurants, bars, hotels and other service companies.• Expanded the merchant’s network: achieved 1/3 of the company’s revenue per month•Client follow-up• Planned an event regrouping 150+ attendants and 30+ sponsors• Social media marketing• Mobile App development using Gamification concepts

    • Singapore straits wine company pte. ltd.

      Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
      Business development executive

      Started in 2006, The Straits Wine Company is now Southeast Asia’s leading wine importer, retailer and distributor, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines.• Find new accounts (restaurants, hotels, corporate & private clients)• Client follow-up & account management• Plan, organize and conduct corporate & private events, wine tastings, wine dinners...• Co-ordinate and assist in company’s projects and provide Sommelier services: Wine Fiesta 2013 (gathering over 6500 pax in 4 days), Standard Chartered Event at the Fullerton Hotel, Sopexa Event etc… Show less

    • Heritage beverages asia

      Sept 2014 - Feb 2016
      Sales executive

      Heritage Beverages is the appointed Master Distributor for the whole South East Asia of William Grant & Sons, the third largest Scotch Whisky producer.The portfolio includes the World's Most Awarded Single Malt Whisky – Glenfiddich, the handcrafted Balvenie’s range of Single Malt Scotch and the World's Most Unusual Gin – Hendrick’s, just to name a few.

    • Pernod ricard

      Mar 2016 - Sept 2019

      Pernod Ricard Asia Travel Retail:• Scope: Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and the airline business in South East Asia, China and Taiwan• Key customers: King Power, DUFRY, 3Sixty Duty Free, Inflight Sales Group Pernod Ricard Asia Travel Retail:• Scope: Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and the airline business in South East Asia, China and Taiwan• Key customers: King Power, 3Sixty Duty Free, Inflight Sales Group

      • Key Account Manager

        Jul 2018 - Sept 2019
      • Assistant Key Account Manager

        Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
    • Brown-forman

      Dec 2019 - Apr 2023
      Key account manager - global travel retail

      Global Account Manager for Lagardère Travel Retail, Aer Rianta International and all Travel Retail customers in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

    • Fortrade

      Feb 2025 - now
      Managing director

      FORTRADE | Sourcing Custom Solutions for RVs, Boats, Modular Buildings, the Medical Sector & More.FORTRADE, a family-owned business, specializes in sourcing high-quality products for recreational vehicles, boats, modular buildings, and the medical sector. Our extensive range includes LED lighting, electronics, industrial hardware, fasteners, faucets, articulating TV mounts, custom-made locking solutions, welded metal components, and a wide variety of accessories (bathroom, kitchen, and more).🔹 Expertise in LED lighting, locks & technical equipment🔹 Tailored solutions to fit your needs🔹 Quality, reliability & innovation👉 FORTRADE – Your trusted partner for durable, high-performance equipment and accessories! 🚐⚓🏗️🏥💡 Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Toeic, 960/990

    • Hsk 3, 汉语水平考试, 263/300

      Jun 2012
    • Dec (diplôme européen de compétence, a european language skill diploma)

      Jun 2006
    • Gamification - statement of accomplishment from the university of pennsylvania's online offering

      Coursera
      May 2013
      View certificate certificate
    • Wset level 2 award in wines and spirits - pass with distinction

      Wine & spirit education trust
      Aug 2014