Chris Beavers

Vice President Business Development & Sales @Self

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Chris Beavers is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in business development, sales and relationship management. As the Vice President of Business Development & Sales in financial services / commodity trading, developed strategic plans to boost the company's market presence and oversaw sales operations to ensure the achievement of corporate goals. Prior to this, Chris has held various leadership and client-facing roles in different companies, honing his skills in sales strategy, team management, and customer relationship building. His exemplary leadership abilities coupled with his strategic mindset make him a key driver of business growth.

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Work Background

Straits Financial LLCVP of Business Development & Sales

Jul. 2022 - Dec. 2023Chicago, IL I had the pleasure of driving growth and development into new markets while expanding the Straits footprint in existing markets. As an FCM in the Agriculture space, I was thrilled to be back in Ag and be in a position to assist our nation's growers, ranchers and commercial operations to better manage their risk and protect their profitability.

Ralph Weiner and Associates LLCCommercial Insurance - Producer & Operations

Jun. 2020 - Dec. 2021Commercial Insurance

Rosenthal Brothers InsuranceCommercial Insurance - Producer

Dec. 2017 - May. 2020

AgYieldSaaS Sales, Risk Management Sales & Business Development

Jan. 2013 - Nov. 2017IllinoisSaaS Sales, Business Development and marketing for this AgTech start-up. My objective was to build the book of clients. I did this through building relationships in an arena (Ag) where trust is everything. Being a start-up, I sold into a greenfield territory and overcame initial slow adoption from the market. I thrived in the entrepreneurial environment, where every day was different and I succeeded in identifying and securing new opportunities. I educated growers and strategic partners about our cloud-based software platform and the value provided. The technology is a solution that addresses a common challenge to growers everywhere - how to build a profitable marketing strategy, leveraging the resources available to them. I took the technology to Ag universities to be implemented in the classroom as an educational tool, and long term lead generator, for students. I taught classes at Ag universities such as Univ of IL, Iowa State, Ohio State, Purdue and more. In addition to individual growers, I developed strategic partnerships with ag lenders, crop insurance companies and agents, COOPs, as well as Ag universities and Extension offices. I conducted presentations to rooms filled with 50-100 people, and one-on-one presentations as well. My responsibilities also included building AgYield's brand awareness through strategic partnerships and individual farmer relationships, presentations, marketing pieces, eNewsletters, etc. I also managed the CRM system to track new business flow and prospects.

Koelnmesse GmbHSales & Project mgt

Jan. 2009 - Feb. 2012North American representative for industry trade shows in Cologne, Germany. Executed sales and marketing efforts, project management, logistics on behalf of clients and show team while on sight in Cologne, utilized German language skills.

Bullrun LLCDirector of Operations & Business Development

May. 2004 - Jul. 2009Los Angeles, CA Managed and coordinated the world's premier exotic car rally. A cross-country adventure for high-net worth individuals in the best locations across North America. Raised capital, conducted market research, developed and implemented business plans, marketing efforts, negotiated contracts, client relations and support, logistics. Performed "all things" for a new company in our efforts to develop brand awareness domestically and around the world. (Event was televised in 149 countries.)

ABN AMROAssoc. Acc't Exec

Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2006Chicago, IL Collateralized Debt Obligations - managed 4 deals, coordinating monthly payments to multi-tiered investor classes. Primary contact within the bank for clients and counter-party banks.

KPMG / MAIAnalyst

Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2001Arlington, Virginia, United StatesConsultant to the Dept. of Defense, conducting efficiency studies at military installations around the country, including the Naval Academy and 32nd St Naval Base in San Diego. Prepared proposals on behalf civil servants divisions to compete with private sector contractor bids.