Sean Boland
About
Sean Boland is from Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Sean is currently National Sales Director at Sunco & Frenchie, located in Pine Brook, NJ. In Sean's previous role as a Sales Director at Sonoma Creamery, Sean worked in Sonoma California until Feb 2023. Prior to joining Sonoma Creamery, Sean was a National Sales Manager at Jane's Dough Foods and held the position of National Sales Manager at Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Prior to that, Sean was a Vice President of Sales at Rob's Brands from Jun 2015 to Aug 2016. Sean started working as National Sales Manager at America's Naturals in Lawrence, NJ in Jan 2014. From Jan 2013 to Jan 2014, Sean was National Business Manager at Snyder's-Lance, Inc.. Prior to that, Sean was a Regional Business Manager and Convenience Channel at Snyder's-Lance, Inc. from Jan 2010 to Jan 2013. Sean started working as Zone Sales Manager at Snyder's-Lance, Inc. in Jan 2006.
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Sean Boland's current jobs
Building out sales for a premium nut, dried fruit, seeds, granola and special builds company. Extensive work in branded and private label opportunities.
Sean Boland's past jobs
New business development in all trade channels with an emphasis on MULU. Gained distribution in multiple accounts accross all trade channels. Opened up Export in Central and South America and Asia. Succefully penetrated the alternative channel and further devloped the convenience channel calling on major retailers like 7-11 corporate, Travel Centers of America, Hudson News, Wawa, Sheetz, Circle K and more.
Recruited to build sales revenue for a small but growing Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Innovative frozen pizza company. Current geographic territory is the entire East coast. Key Customers include: Publix, Meijer, Costco, BJ's, Ahold, Delhaize, Wakefern and Wegman's. Quick Update - Also have developed the close-out channel and more recently opened up Export. True leader who has called on all channels and who has worked for Fortune 500 companies as well as startup's. Adaptable to any situation.
Full sales responsibility for an innovative and fun snack food company from the founder of Pirates Booty calling on retailers and distributors in all classes of trade including international. Set up a national broker network for all trade classes with a current focus on Club, Grocery and Natural channels and a long term eye towards expanding into Mass, Convenience and Food Service.
Full responsibility for national business development in all classes of trade for new and innovative natural products company. Duties encompass all long-term strategic and tactical planning, including trade spend, team development, financials, forecasting, budgeting. Opened many retailers and distributors including KEHE, Core-Mark, Amerisourcebergen, Cardinal and many others.
Responsible for developing new business and increasing sales in existing accounts. Achieved targeted revenue and profit plans of 22% above forecast for FY 2013; Built strong brand presence for over 5 brands in the convenience channel; Opened 800+ new Convenience stores; Grew sales in existing accounts by 68%; Expanded store coverage for the Northeast territory by more than 1,000 stores in 2012; Increased channel volume by more than $3M; Major National Account Responsibilities including Wawa, Hess, Sunoco, Rite Aid, Barnes & Noble; DSD, Direct Sales and Broker Management for all accounts; Promote, present and represent a portfolio of partner brands including Snikiddy, Roberts American, Kettle, Good health and many more.
Promoted to develop the convenience channel for a 13 state territory from Maine to Virginia. Selected accomplishments: Accomplished significant results by growing company convenience channel volume by more than 3MM in 2011 Generated new business in more than 20 convenience chains in 2011 Grew total store coverage for the Northeast territory by more than 1000 stores in 2011
Responsible for providing vision and leadership for a team of 7 District Sales Managers and 75 Sales Representatives selling snack food products throughout the New Jersey and Philadelphia market areas. Also, full P&L Responsibility for a $28,000,000 zone. Selected accomplishments: - F09-10 Eastern Division Zone of the Year - Re-engineered the entire NJ sales territories to increase sales coverage and customer service. - Weekly territory sales averages increased by 11.1% and store count per route decreased by 25% - Grew total gross sales revenue over $2,000,000 by acquiring distribution to key brands. Partner brand sales were 74.4% over prior year - Improved inventory turns by nearly 30% and also decreased DOS (Days of Supply) in the warehouses on average by 4.8 days - Reduced stales, damages and shrink by nearly 300% vs. prior year - Lowered distribution expenses by more than $50,000 - Grew operating income in excess of $300,000 or 105% over previous year - Pretzel market share increased by 1.3 share points in the NJ market area - Major Key Account Experience calling on the largest grocery retailer in the Philadelphia Acme Markets - Managed relationships with 3 key distributors in the New Jersey marketplace