Patrick Wentland shines as a distinguished sales leader and business development guru, currently making strides as the Vice President of Strategic Accounts at NetReputation.com, an esteemed agency in the realm of online reputation management. His journey with the company since August 2022 is marked by remarkable achievements, notably the foundation and growth of the Account Growth and Strategic Accounts Departments. His role is crucial in forging and implementing strategic growth initiatives alongside company leaders aimed at enhancing client relationships and fostering both growth and retention.
Patrick's decision to join NetReputation.com was driven by the allure of its committed team and innovative approach to reputation management. His extensive background in the field, enriched by a comprehensive skill set encompassing consultative selling, business development, account management, lead generation, and online marketing, positions him as a standout figure. His reputation is built on a foundation of innovation, proficiency in digital strategy development, and a sharp focus on branding.
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Team Empowerment
Fueled by an entrepreneurial zeal, Patrick Wentland is passionate about cultivating new ideas and broadening the reach of varied services. His dedication to uplifting and mentoring his team to achieve their utmost potential stands out as one of his core values.
His time at NetReputation.com is highlighted by significant achievements, including the establishment of dedicated departments for account growth and strategic accounts, the introduction of renewal packages, setting up formal operational procedures for account growth, the initiation of a Strategic Partnerships Program, and launching a successful ORM win-back campaign.
Career Milestones Before NetReputation.com
Prior to his current role, Wentland played a key role at ReputationDefender by Norton as the Manager of Reputation Advisors. Leading a team of 11, he excelled in all facets of business development, training, and mentorship. His eightyear tenure at ReputationDefender began with his role as an account executive, during which he consistently outperformed expectations, achieving a sales performance of 120 percent and managing a client portfolio of 400 to 500 accounts with revenues surpassing $1.5 million.
Patrick Wentland also boasts a diverse sales experience across different industries. At GoDaddy (2009-2013), he began as a Technical Sales and Support Specialist. He quickly ascended to a Customer Development Representative, ranking in the top 10 percent of sales professionals and leading in Google AdSpend sales for two years. His tenure at TriStar as an Inside Sales Representative (2008-2009) involved educating companies on product lines and conducting CAD/CAM software demonstrations. Moreover, his foray into real estate as a Century 21 Realtor in Phoenix saw him receiving the Million Dollar Producer and 21 Club Awards in 2006 and 2007, marking the start of a flourishing career.
NetReputation.com
Vice President of Strategic Accounts
ReputationDefender
Manager, Reputation Advisors
ReputationDefender
Lead, Reputation Advisor Team
As a cross-functional and collaborative team leader, I effectively develop employees by maximizing their potential as top performers. I successfully lead diverse teams to consistently exceed company metrics and goals, achieving exponential growth rates in new business. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, I am a visionary business partner who is passionate about growing revenue at unprecedented rates while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
ReputationDefender
Account Executive
-Consistently achieved over 120% of quarterly and annual quotas.- Developed and managed a portfolio of 400-500 accounts valued at over $1.5M.
-Improved retention rate by developing and implementing programs toimprove the client experience.
-Generated significant additional revenue by creating and packaging twonew products based on client needs analysis.
-Increased product efficacy by collaborating with the engineering andfulfillment teams.
-Instrumental in assisting clients with on-boarding processes by fullyunderstanding clients’ objectives and ensuring fulfillment teams have sufficient materials to achieve them.
March 2014 - December 2019 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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GoDaddy.com
Customer Development Representative
- Ranked #2 in outbound sales department for new revenue generated in2013.
- Reached out to customers, determined goals, performed needs analysis,and implemented products solutions.
- Managed technical support, billing, new product set up of customeraccounts.
- Chosen by management to collaborate with SEO Marketing Team tomanage custom pilot program for top tier customers.
- Created & performed ad-hoc campaigns to drive new revenue. November 2010December 2013 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
GoDaddy.com
Technical Sales & Support Specialist
- Consulted and advised SMB and personal accounts regarding developing asuccessful online presence.
- Reviewed customer accounts, recommended products and services tofurther develop their business objectives.
- Ability to deescalate distressed customers and retain their business.
- Troubleshot and resolved customers technical support issues.
September 2009 - November 2010 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Bachelor of Arts (Health Promotion & Psychology)
2002 -
2004 Iowa, United States
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Exercise Science
Activities and societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon, ISU Strength & Conditioning Coach
1999 - 2002 Iowa, United States