Eliot Patterson

About Eliot Patterson

It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” - Mark HunterA seasoned and highly accomplished business savvy professional with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments and establishing key relationships with business segments. I am a dynamic, versatile, and detailed-oriented leader with a strong history of exceeding expectations and driving business growth through outstanding leadership quality. Skilled in inventing ways to attract and retain customers through establishing trust. Recognized as a savvy sales strategist & natural closer with the talent to turn around sluggish sales regions. Consistently achieve performance goals through enthusiasm, tenacity, and initiative. Demonstrate ability to competitively launch & position products within large territories to new & existing accounts. Experienced start-up team member.I am adept at cultivating partnerships & building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and customers. Set and track down sale account targets that are aligned with the company’s strategic initiatives. Generate new sales by making use of the existing and potential sales networks. Managed relationships with million to billion-dollar corporations/sales channels, OEM customers, finished goods manufacturers, commodity manufacturers, industrial distribution partners & small to large finished good dealers. Known for executing creative strategies that can help improve sales performance while balancing the needs of sales teams with the overall business. Noted for outstanding project management, leadership skills, & speed accompanied by attention to detail.My remarkable leadership and interpersonal skills let me communicate with senior leadership, peers, and team members. I am confident in delivering impeccable results through my dedication to handling multiple functions and activities under high-pressure environments & tight deadlines. Areas of Expertise: Strategic & Operations Planning Product Knowledge / Project Management Territory Growth Management Outside Sales Inside Sales Business Development Accounts Management Sales & Marketing Alignment Process Improvement Strong Interpersonal Skills Analytical Skills SaaS Annual Reoccurring Revenue Team Leadership Communications Critical Thinking Systems Analysis Problem Solving Time Management Attention to Detail Client Relationship Management Innovation

Experience

1. Service Sales Account Manager - Midwest Region

   Hitachi Energy

   Sep 2025 — Present · Glendale, WI, US

Education

• Wisconsin Lutheran College

  Bachelors degree in Business Management & Leadership, Business Management and Leadership

  2016 — 2019

• Wisconsin Lutheran College

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Business Management and Leadership