Allison Boman

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Director, Project Management at Longo's

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Allison Boman is the Director of Project Management at Longo’s, where she leverages an MBA from McGill University and a Prosci certification in change management. Described by colleagues as organized, effective, and a true partner, she transitioned to the company after being a longtime loyal customer, finding a role that perfectly matched her skills.

Outside of her professional role, Allison is actively involved in community initiatives. She recently participated in a Habitat for Humanity Women Build Day with a team from Longos, helping to construct affordable housing for local families. She also follows developments from major CPG companies like Kellogg and Coca-Cola.

In 2025, Allison was recognized as a "Shining Star" in the prestigious Star Women in Grocery Awards.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Upfront

Hard To Convince

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Grocery Industry Leadership
Recognized with a 2025 Star Women in Grocery Award, highlighting her leadership and contributions within the Canadian grocery sector.
Community Building
Actively supports community causes, such as participating in the Habitat for Humanity Women Build Day with her colleagues at Longo's.
Organizational Change
Holds a Prosci® certification in Taking Charge of Change, indicating a professional focus on managing transitions and new initiatives effectively.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2017
Director, Project Management at Longo's
7-2009 - 5-2017
Manager, Digital Development at Bond Brand Loyalty
12-2008 - 5-2009
Senior Project Manager at Kaboose Inc.
4-2007 - 10-2008
Senior Project Manager at PureFacts Financial Solutions Inc. (Formerly LynxDev)
4-2005 - 5-2007
President & Founder at Ali B. Creations

Education

2002 - 2003
MBA from McGill University
1996 - 1999
BCom from McGill University

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Exp : 20 Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Project Management at Longo's
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Insights For Selling To Allison

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Allison is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Allison

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Allison move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Allison take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Allison

Personality Compatibility


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