Patricia Coe
About Patricia Coe
Patricia Coe serves as the Senior Director of Commercialization & Strategy at Advantage Solutions, where she has been employed since 2022. With extensive experience in sales and strategy across various companies, including The Coca-Cola Company and Speakeasy Inc., she is recognized for her strategic development skills and her ability to enhance client partnerships.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Patricia Coe serves as the Senior Director of Commercialization & Strategy at Advantage Solutions, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on increasing sales effectiveness and building strategic client relationships. Coe has played a key role in designing and executing the company's first Commercialization strategy, which involved engaging diverse stakeholders and consulting with customers and subject matter experts. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and learning within her team to enhance client partnerships.
Previous Experience at Advantage Solutions
Prior to her current role, Patricia Coe held several positions at Advantage Solutions. She served as the Senior Director of Strategy & Integration from 2021 to 2022 and as the National Sales Director for Client Leadership Teams in Convenience from 2019 to 2021. Coe also worked as the National Sales Director for Customer Leadership Teams in Convenience Retail from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure at Advantage Solutions has been marked by a strong focus on strategic development and business growth.
Career Background
Patricia Coe has a diverse career spanning multiple industries. She worked at The Coca-Cola Company in various roles, including National Account Executive and Senior National Account Executive from 1996 to 2003. Coe also served as National Sales Director at Coca-Cola Enterprises from 2003 to 2010. Her experience extends to roles at Speakeasy Inc. as Vice President of Sales and at Corbus, LLC as Director of Global Sales and Solutions. Additionally, she worked at AT&T as Sales Director for BellSouth Business.
Education and Qualifications
Patricia Coe earned her MBA in General Management from Emory University - Goizueta Business School, completing her studies from 2000 to 2001. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her educational background supports her strategic development experience and her ability to navigate complex business challenges.
Professional Contributions
Patricia Coe has been recognized for her strategic development experience and her ability to grow business, particularly during her time at Speakeasy Inc. She has also contributed to industry discussions, including writing a guest piece on the importance of events like Convenience-Store Women. Coe thrives in fast-paced, high-performing cultures, which reflects her commitment to enhancing client partnerships.