Patrick Wilkins
About Patrick Wilkins
Patrick Wilkins is the Area Sales Manager for Quebec and Atlantic Canada at Spectrum Brands, Inc, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in sales management and client relations, having worked in various roles across multiple companies over the past two decades.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Patrick Wilkins has been serving as the Area Sales Manager for Quebec and Atlantic Canada at Spectrum Brands, Inc since 2018. In this role, he manages a team of Sales Executives, focusing on driving sales and enhancing customer relationships within the region. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and ensuring the effective representation of the company's products at various exhibitions.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Patrick Wilkins held various sales roles in different companies. He worked at General Insulation Company as an Outside Sales representative for 10 months in 2015-2016. He also served as a Senior Account Manager at Groupe Ameublement Focus inc for one year from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he was the Director of Business Development at Synetik La solution ergonomique for 7 months in 2014-2015 and worked as a Major Account Sales Executive at Xerox for two years from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Wilkins earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences (B.SOC.SC) degree from the University of Ottawa, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in sales, particularly in solution selling. He has demonstrated a strong ability to build relationships and respond effectively to client needs throughout his career.
Sales Skills and Specializations
Patrick Wilkins specializes in solution selling, which involves understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions. He has a proven track record in relationship-building, which has been essential in his sales roles. His experience includes representation at exhibitions, where he effectively showcases products and engages with potential clients.
Career Progression
Patrick Wilkins has a diverse career in sales, beginning as an Account Development Representative at Humanscale from 2008 to 2013. He then transitioned to various roles that enhanced his skills and experience in sales management and client relations. His career progression reflects a consistent focus on sales and business development across multiple industries.