Pat Criss
About Pat Criss
Pat Criss serves as the Head of Sales at GoLinks, overseeing GoLinks, GoSearch, and GoProfiles since 2023. With a robust background in sales leadership across various technology companies, he has held significant roles at Infegy, RFP360, and Splunk, among others.
Current Role at GoLinks
Pat Criss serves as the Head of Sales for GoLinks, overseeing the sales strategies for GoLinks, GoSearch, and GoProfiles. He has held this position since 2023 and operates from Kansas, United States. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology partners, including Global Systems Integrators and Regional Partners, to enhance sales strategies and drive growth.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to joining GoLinks, Pat Criss held various leadership positions in sales across multiple organizations. He was Vice President of Sales at Infegy – Consumer Intelligence from 2021 to 2023. He also worked at RFP360 as Senior Sales Director until its acquisition by RFPIO in July 2021. His experience includes roles at HighQ, Splunk, and Salesforce, where he developed expertise in enterprise sales and account management.
Educational Background
Pat Criss studied at Kansas State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and International Business, with a minor in Spanish. His education spanned from 2005 to 2009, providing him with a strong foundation in business principles and international market dynamics.
Sales Strategy and Specialization
Pat Criss specializes in defining and documenting executive-level business cases and ROI justifications for technology solutions. He targets C-Level decision makers in enterprises, focusing on the sales of complex business and technology solutions. His approach emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology partnerships to enhance sales effectiveness.
Membership in Revenue Collective
Since 2019, Pat Criss has been a member of Revenue Collective, a community for revenue leaders. This involvement reflects his commitment to professional development and networking within the sales industry, allowing him to stay updated on best practices and industry trends.