Rich Patterson
About Rich Patterson
Rich Patterson is a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in sales and business development, with previous roles at Logi Analytics, Cyxtera Technologies, and T-Mobile.
Current Role at Cogent Communications
Rich Patterson serves as a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, a position he has held since 2020. He operates out of Sterling, Virginia, and is responsible for managing key accounts and driving business growth within the organization. His role involves developing strategic relationships with clients and ensuring their needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience in Sales and Business Development
Prior to his current role, Rich Patterson accumulated extensive experience in sales and business development. He worked at Logi Analytics as a Business Development Representative from 2015 to 2016 and later as an Enterprise Business Development Representative for six months in 2016. He also held positions at Cyxtera Technologies as an Account Executive from 2017 to 2018 and at Questel as an Inside Sales Representative in 2017. His experience includes a role as a Sales Executive at Rhythmic Technologies, Inc. from 2019 to 2020.
Educational Background
Rich Patterson studied Business Administration and Management at Northern Virginia Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. He furthered his education at Marymount University, focusing on Information Technology. Additionally, he completed training at Sandler Training, where he achieved certification in The Sandler High-Tech Selling System.
Early Career at T-Mobile
Rich Patterson began his career as a Sales Representative at T-Mobile, where he worked for five years from 2010 to 2015. This role provided him with foundational sales skills and experience in customer relationship management, setting the stage for his future positions in business development and account management.