Patrick Gardner
About Patrick Gardner
Patrick Gardner serves as the Director of Inside Sales – Account Management at ExaGrid, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in sales across various sectors, including hardware, software, and SAAS solutions.
Work at ExaGrid
Patrick Gardner has been serving as the Director of Inside Sales – Account Management at ExaGrid since 2016. In this role, he has focused on developing strategic plans to enhance customer retention and promote add-on sales through proactive customer engagement. Prior to this position, he held the same title at ExaGrid from 2013 to 2015, contributing to the company's sales efforts for a total of five years.
Sales Experience and Expertise
Patrick Gardner has extensive experience in selling hardware, software, and SaaS solutions. He possesses expertise in both high-volume 'velocity' sales models and larger enterprise sales. His background includes defining requirements and configuring CRM and other sales tools, as well as developing messaging, reporting, and accurate forecasting.
Previous Employment History
Before joining ExaGrid, Patrick held various sales positions. He worked as a Sales Executive at Apperian, Inc. from 2011 to 2012 and served as Inside Sales Manager at LogMeIn from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he was a Sales Executive at Prelude Software from 2001 to 2007, accumulating a total of over a decade of sales experience prior to his current role.
Education and Academic Background
Patrick Gardner studied at Bryant University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS) and History. He also attended Newton North, contributing to his foundational education.