Linnea (Partelow) Yackzan Email & Phone Number

Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden

• Lead a department of 20, including 2 managers, driving business development and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee both the Nordic market and growth across Europe, ensuring strategic market penetration.
• Directly lead the Enterprise team, securing high-value clients and long-term partnerships.
• Shape the department’s strategic direction and structure, aligning with company goals and future growth.

Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden

• Lead and cultivate a team of 12 Business Development Representatives, fostering professional growth and success.
• Manage and coordinate business development efforts across multiple European territories including Sweden, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
• Spearhead strategic development initiatives in new markets, driving expansion and enhancing profitability.
• Implement and leverage HubSpot CRM to effectively track analytics and optimize processes, facilitating streamlined operations and informed decision-making.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Spearheaded strategic initiatives aimed at growing profitability, achieving $10 million in net profit
• Oversaw innovation pipeline utilizing consumer insights and sales expertise to build out 3-year plan
• Senior leadership member, working cross-functionally with marketing, supply, and sales to drive business development, project management and performance/budgeting across entire company
• Successfully championed workplace betterment via company-wide committee establishment

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Oversaw entire Golden Road Brewing portfolio, an estimated 260,000 barrels in annual sales nationally bringing in nearly $60 million in net revenue
• Led, inspired, and developed department of 45 team members
• Senior Leadership member, responsible for all sales including national accounts and wholesaler network
• Streamlined structures, optimized processes, and enhanced financial practices for improved operational efficiency and revenue growth
• Volume growth +6% in 2020 despite 40% of business closures due to Covid 19-Pandemic

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Led team of 9 employees including managers and field sales reps for Golden Road Brewing
• Oversaw an estimated 63,000 BBLs in annual sales covering all segments (27% of total company)
• Territory volume +83%, distribution +90%
• Led network of 8 home market wholesalers in greater Los Angeles and Hawaii

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led network of 14 wholesalers and all key accounts in Northern California for Golden Road Brewing
• Led a team of 4 field sales reps
• Doubled total annual volume in Northern California in 2 years
• Managed companywide CRM tool implementing tracking, incentives and PFP for the sales team.

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Led network of 3 wholesalers and key accounts in Central California for Golden Road Brewing
• Achieved 41% sales growth over 15 months in territory
• Increased distribution by 30% in 2015
• Grew brand awareness through education and promotions driving increased sales in market

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Facilitated communication and collaboration with Golden Road Brewing and Heal the Bay, led the successful rerelease of Heal the Bay IPA
• Set up displays and tastings driving brand marketing and sales

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Managed team of 10-12 activity leaders
• Planned events, ran city tours, and assisted students daily

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Researched sustainability strategies of businesses/industries
• Researched and compiled data investigating clean energy investments of firms in developing countries

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Environmental education for elementary school students
• Managed a team of five instructors, coordinated with local teachers, and led classroom instruction weekly

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Primary liaison between international students and host families
• Organized and managed community outreach efforts such as informational booths to recruit host families

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Held weekly office hours in the UCSB Education Abroad office to assist students, answer questions, and perform various office tasks
• Recruited, interviewed, and assisted prospective study abroad students

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Developed cancer outreach website and designed flyers for a variety of charitable events
• Logged invoices, managed finances, and sent donation thank-you letters
• Assisted in the development of a non-profit fashion line with proceeds for cancer awareness

Master'S Degree (Msc), Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Co-Founded MountainOats: • A high-protein outdoor snack made from 80% upcycled ingredients • Partnered with The Green Dairy AB to secure.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: College of Letters and Science Honors Program Minors: Global Peace and Security, Art History

Education record

UCEAP Study Abroad Program