Cottage Door Press promotes Sean Hynes to the position of Executive Vice President of Sales
New Executive Vice President of Sales to Drive Growth at Cottage Door Press
Sean Hynes, a seasoned sales leader with over three decades of experience in the toy and consumer products industries, has joined Cottage Door Press as the new Executive Vice President of Sales.
Hynes brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role, having spent a significant portion of his career at VTech, a global leader in electronic learning products for children. There, he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's presence in the infant, toddler, preschool, and licensed toy categories. His contributions were recognised multiple times with Vendor of the Year awards from major retailers.
One of Hynes' most notable achievements at VTech was spearheading the acquisition and successful integration of LeapFrog Enterprises. This strategic move further solidified VTech's position in the market.
Prior to VTech, Hynes honed his skills as a Sales Vice President at Bandai Namco Toys, gaining substantial experience in toy sales and retail partnerships.
In his new position at Cottage Door Press, Hynes will be tasked with leveraging his strategic insights and proven track record of growing beloved brands. His role will focus on strengthening the company’s market position and retail partnerships, as Cottage Door Press enters the toy market with the launch of the Luna StoryTime Projector.
The Luna StoryTime Projector is a 3-in-1 device designed for immersive, screen-free storytime experiences for children. It is part of Cottage Door Press' mission to instill a lifelong love of reading in more children and families, and is expected to foster meaningful family connections.
Hynes does not have any known affiliation with the NWIDA Board of Directors. Dick Maddrell, CEO and founder of Cottage Door Press, will continue to lead the company.
With Hynes' deep understanding of building strong retail partnerships, Cottage Door Press is poised to make a significant impact in the toy market. Sean Hynes' appointment as the Executive Vice President of Sales marks an exciting new chapter for Cottage Door Press as they embark on this new venture.
- With his extensive background in the retail industry, especially in the toy and consumer products sectors, Sean Hynes is well-equipped to drive sales growth at Cottage Door Press.
- Hynes' impressive career, which includes stints at VTech and Bandai Namco Toys, demonstrates his expertise in expanding product categories and forging retail partnerships.
- In his new role at Cottage Door Press, Hynes will apply his strategic insights to strengthen market position and build retail partnerships, particularly in the lucrative toy market.
- The Luna StoryTime Projector, a 3-in-1 device for immersive storytime experiences, is one of the brands Hynes will be tasked with growing as Cottage Door Press enters the toy market.
- By fostering meaningful family connections, the Luna StoryTime Projector aligns with Cottage Door Press' mission to instill a lifelong love of reading.
- Beyond the toy market, Cottage Door Press also operates in sectors like fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, gadgets, and technology, offering a wide range of products for various lifestyles.
- As the Executive Vice President of Sales, Sean Hynes will guide Cottage Door Press in navigating diverse markets, from relationships and pets to travel and cars, ensuring a successful shopping experience for its customers.