Brian Patrick
About Brian Patrick
Brian Patrick is the Regional Sales Director for the Northwest at SpyCloud, bringing over 20 years of experience in technology sales. He has held various sales roles at companies such as Arkose Labs, Duo Security, and Cisco, and holds an MBA from George Fox University.
Current Role at SpyCloud
Brian Patrick serves as the Regional Sales Director for the Northwest at SpyCloud. He has been in this position since 2023, operating from Portland, Oregon. In this role, he manages sales responsibilities with some of the largest companies in the world, focusing on building relationships and driving sales growth in the region.
Previous Experience in Sales
Brian Patrick has over 20 years of experience in technology sales. He has held various positions, including Enterprise Sales at Arkose Labs for five months in 2022, and Enterprise Account Executive at Duo Security from 2016 to 2021. His career also includes roles at Cadence Design Systems, Tripwire, and Cisco, where he specialized in cybersecurity and enterprise sales.
Education and Qualifications
Brian Patrick studied at George Fox University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Multnomah University. His educational background supports his extensive career in sales and technology.
Sales Career Beginnings
Brian began his sales career in a coffee delivery van, where he covered a territory from east Portland to Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. This early experience taught him valuable lessons in customer service, listening, and troubleshooting. He developed strong skills in identifying and addressing customer needs, which have contributed to his success in technology sales.
Skills and Values in Sales
Throughout his career, Brian has emphasized the importance of showing up, listening, and being dependable. He has demonstrated persistence in customer service, notably by winning back a customer who had switched to a competitor. His ability to troubleshoot issues, honed from his early experiences repairing coffee machines, has also been a significant asset in his sales roles.