Paul Gelly
About Paul Gelly
Paul Gelly is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Plainville Farms, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at PPG Industries and The Kraft Heinz Company. He specializes in sales management, business development, and supply chain issues, with a strong focus on profitability and team development.
Current Role at Plainville Farms
Paul Gelly serves as the Director of Sales and Business Development at Plainville Farms since 2023. He operates in a hybrid capacity from New Oxford, Pennsylvania. In this role, he focuses on driving sales growth and developing business strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at PPG Industries
Paul Gelly worked at PPG Industries in various capacities from 2015 to 2022. He held the position of Director of Sales for Home Depot Account Management from 2015 to 2020, followed by Director of Business Development and Account Management from 2020 to 2022. His roles involved retail sales, sales management, and forecasting, primarily in the Greater Pittsburgh Area and across North America.
Experience at The Kraft Heinz Company
Paul Gelly has extensive experience at The Kraft Heinz Company, where he held multiple roles from 2010 to 2014 and 2002 to 2007. His positions included Division Sales Manager, Trade Marketing Director, and Regional Sales Manager. He focused on business development, grocery sales, and strategic partnerships, contributing to the company's growth in various markets.
Educational Background
Paul Gelly earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lesley University between 1995 and 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Operations Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied from 1985 to 1990.
Expertise in Sales and Business Development
Paul Gelly possesses expertise in managing profit and loss (P&L) statements, which aids in developing financially responsible plans. He emphasizes continuous professional development for team members, fostering loyalty and promoting individuals to sales leadership roles. His experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing has provided him with insights into supply chain issues and their effects on customer satisfaction.