Sean Linton
About Sean Linton
Sean Linton is a Sales Manager at Mars/Wrigley Confection, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Chico. He has extensive experience in sales management across various companies, including KeVita and FORTO Coffee, and has led teams in managing significant grocery accounts.
Work at Advantage Solutions
Sean Linton has served as a Sales Manager at Advantage Solutions, specifically for Mars/Wrigley Confectionery, since 2019. In this role, he operates remotely from the Greater Portland Area. He leads a team of eight salespeople and manages relationships with over 70 large format grocery headquarter accounts across the West and Midwest markets. His responsibilities include focusing on downstream customers of wholesalers such as AWG, UNFI, and Spartan Nash.
Education and Expertise
Sean Linton studied at California State University, Chico, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in business principles and marketing strategies, which he applies in his sales management roles.
Background
Before joining Advantage Solutions, Sean Linton held various sales management positions. He worked as a Regional Sales Manager for KeVita in the Pacific Northwest from 2014 to 2017 and as a West Region Sales Manager for FORTO Coffee from 2017 to 2018. His earlier career includes roles at The Gillette Company in multiple capacities, including Territory Manager and Account Executive, as well as experience at Procter & Gamble.
Achievements
During his tenure at Mars/Wrigley Confectionery, Sean Linton has directly managed key accounts, including WinCo Foods, Fareway, PAQ Food-4-Less, URM, and Laurel Grocery. His leadership in managing a team and overseeing significant grocery accounts showcases his capabilities in sales strategy and account management.