Patrick Nickel
About Patrick Nickel
Patrick Nickel is a Sales Engineer at Albireo Energy in Yorba Linda, California, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in renewing and expanding renewable service agreements and focuses on selling services to improve existing buildings.
Work at Albireo Energy
Patrick Nickel has been employed at Albireo Energy as a Sales Engineer since 2015. His role involves renewing and expanding renewable service agreements, including multi-year contracts for both new and existing customers. Nickel focuses on selling services and retrofits aimed at improving existing buildings, ensuring alignment with the business objectives of building owners. He builds strategic partnerships with decision-makers to enhance sales of service offerings. His extensive experience in this position spans over nine years, and he operates out of Yorba Linda, California.
Previous Experience
Before joining Albireo Energy, Patrick Nickel worked at Hyatt Hotels Corporation as a Food and Beverage Supervisor from 2008 to 2013. This role lasted five years and took place in Huntington Beach, California. He also briefly served as a Commercial Sales Account Executive at Tyco Integrated Security for five months in 2015, located in Irvine, California. These positions contributed to his skills in customer service and sales.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Nickel studied at California State University, Fullerton, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Radio/TV/Film from 1999 to 2004. He also attended Santa Ana College from 2005 to 2007, achieving a focus in Fire Technology. Nickel completed his high school education at Saint John Bosco High School, receiving his diploma from 1996 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and engineering within the energy sector.
Sales Strategies and Tools
In his role as a Sales Engineer, Patrick Nickel utilizes various sales tools to enhance his effectiveness. He employs SMIS, Account Management, Account Plan, and TAS to plan and document his sales progress. Nickel manages a high-activity sales pipeline, concentrating on sales phases, close dates, and the probability of closing deals. His strategic approach to sales enables him to maintain a focused and organized workflow.