Sean Slain

About Sean Slain

Sales Management Executive and Business Leader with a proven record of success in building revenue, profit and market share in challenging, highly competitive environments and in startup, turnaround, and expansion situations. Fuels new account development and expands sales with existing accounts by quickly developing comprehensive, in-depth knowledge of products, customers, market dynamics, and the competitive landscape. Passion for finding ways to make companies better, the ability to influence and guide strategic direction, and a \"failure is not an option\" drive to succeed. Thrives on challenge and in customer-focused environments. Works closely with senior leadership and field sales organizations to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets. Leverages deep skill set in business development, operations, relationship management, client service, and follow-up to close deals and maintain business for the long-term. Leads with authenticity and cultivates credible, lasting relationships and becomes a highly valued, trusted advisor to customers, team members, and executive leadership. Excels at developing territories and supporting growth initiatives. Areas of Expertise:• Sales Management & Sales• International Business Development• Client Relationship Management• Inventory Management• Supply Chain / Logistics• Pricing Strategy• Contract Negotiation• Strategic Planning / Execution• Budget / Forecasting• Staff Development• National Account Management• Cross-functional Leadership• Product / Customer Knowledge• Client Acquisition / Retention• Market Planning / Strategy

Experience

1. Owner Managing Director

   Poseidon Forwarding Company, Inc

   Aug 2023 — Present · Roswell, GA, US

   Proven track record of making a meaningful impact to customers within the cold supply chain.

Education

• Ball State University - Miller College of Business

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Warehousing
• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Inventory Management
• Transportation Management
• Sales
• Supply Chain Management
• 3pl
• Transportation
• Pricing
• Inventory Control
• Wholesale
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Team Building
• Sales Management
• Sales Operations
• Driving Performance
• National Account Management
• Driving Profit & Marketshare
• International Development
• Sales Organization Leadership
• Cultivating Lasting Relationships
• Rapid Revenue Growth
• Accelerated Growth
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Negotiating Multi Year/Multi Million Dollar Contracts
• New Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Startup/Turnaround/Expansion Markets
• Exceeding Sales Targets
• Salvaging Key Accounts
• Dramatically Increasing Competitive Advantage
• Developing New Markets
• Revenue & Profit Growth
• Territory Growth
• Executive Leadership Teams
• C-Level Sales
• Double Digit Sales Growth
• Ramping Up Quickly