Tres John Patten III Patten
US Sales Manager @ SMART | ASTRA Board | Brand Storytelling | Retail Strategy | Business Development
- Role
- Board Member at Astra
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tres John Patten III Patten
I help great toys and games find their market—and their momentum—through strategy, structure, and storytelling.With over a decade of experience in sales leadership, business development, and channel leadership, I’ve spent the last several years focusing on the Toy & Game industry. From building national sales programs to shaping go-to-market narratives, my work centers on connecting product potential to retail performance.What I focus on:• Turning product stories into retail-ready strategies• Leading high-trust sales teams with clarity and accountability• Building channel programs that scale with purpose• Partnering across marketing, product, and operations to drive sustainable growthI currently serve on the Board of Directors for ASTRA, supporting independent retail and advancing the Toy & Game industry through community, advocacy, and education.I believe great play deserves great strategy—and that story is one of the most powerful tools we have in this business. Let’s connect.
Experience
Board Member
Apr 2024 — Present
ASTRA is the nonprofit trade association for the specialty toy industry, uniting independent retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives to promote healthy, high-quality play. As a board member, I contribute to advancing ASTRA\'s mission of supporting its members through education, community engagement, and advocacy initiatives.
Education
Southwestern University
Political Science and Government
Le Cordon Bleu Australia-Adelaide
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Hotel Managment
Skills
- Lead Generation
- Event Planning
- Sales
- Advertising
- Small Business Marketing
- User Experience
- Content Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Solution Selling
- Communication
- Google Analytics
- Business Management
- Social Networking
- Web Analytics
- Management
- Strategic Planning
- New Restaurant Openings
- Pay Per Click (Ppc)
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Copy Editing
- Marketing
- Business-to-Business (B2b)
- Leadership
- Salesforce.com
- Copywriting
- Web Design
- Creative Writing
- Public Relations
- Enterprise Technology Sales
- Consultative Selling
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Training & Development
- Content Marketing
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Writing
- Customer Service
- Social Media
- Public Speaking
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