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About Patrick Wentland: Experienced Sales Leader and Strategic Accounts VP

Patrick Wentland is an accomplished sales leader and business development professional who currently holds the position of Vice President of Strategic Accounts at NetReputation.com, a renowned online reputation management agency. With a proven track record in his role, Wentland has successfully built the Account Growth and Strategic Accounts Departments from scratch. His key responsibilities include spearheading, developing, and implementing strategic growth plans in collaboration with company executives, ensuring exceptional client experiences, and driving client growth and retention.

NetReputation.com: A Visionary at Work

In August 2022, Wentland joined NetReputation.com, enticed by the dedicated team and the company’s innovative approach to reputation management. NetReputation.com recognized his extensive experience in reputation management and impressive skill set, making him the ideal choice for the position. Wentland brings expertise in consultative selling, business development, account management, lead generation, and online marketing. Furthermore, he excels in innovation, developing robust digital strategies, and possessing a keen eye for branding.

Driving Growth and Fostering Innovation

Wentland’s entrepreneurial spirit drives him to develop new ideas and expand the adoption of various services. He is equally passionate about empowering his team to reach their full potential.

During his tenure at NetReputation.com, Wentland achieved numerous milestones, including the establishment of the Account Growth and Strategic Accounts Departments, the creation of dedicated renewal packages, the implementation of formal operating procedures for the Account Growth Department, the development of a Strategic Partnerships Program, and the successful launch of an ORM win-back campaign.

Reputation Management Expertise

With over a decade of experience in the reputation management industry, Wentland has witnessed its increasing complexity due to the proliferation of social media. Before joining NetReputation.com, Wentland served as the Manager of Reputation Advisors at ReputationDefender by Norton. In this role, he led a team of 11 professionals, overseeing all aspects of business development and providing comprehensive training and mentoring. Wentland also played a pivotal role in creating standard operating procedures and working closely with clients to understand their unique needs during the onboarding process. His journey at ReputationDefender spanned more than eight years, during which he excelled as an account executive and led the reputation advisor team before being promoted to manager. As an account executive, Wentland consistently surpassed quotas, generating revenue of over $1.5 million from 400 to 500 accounts.

A Diverse Sales Background

Wentland’s sales expertise extends beyond reputation management. From 2009 to 2013, he worked at GoDaddy, starting as a Technical Sales and Support Specialist and later becoming a Customer Development Representative. Throughout his tenure, Wentland consistently ranked in the department’s top 10 percent of sales. He actively participated in testing GoDaddy’s Pay Per Click program and achieved notable rankings in Google AdSpend sales, expansion revenue, and overall revenue generation.

Before that, from 2008 to 2009, Wentland served as an Inside Sales Representative for TriStar, where he educated design and manufacturing companies on product lines and facilitated CAD/CAM software demonstrations. He also ventured into real estate, working as a Century 21 Realtor in the Phoenix area for nearly three years. During this time, he received recognition, winning the Million Dollar Producer and 21 Club Awards in 2006 and 2007.

Core Competencies and Sales Values

Throughout his career, Patrick Wentland has honed several core competencies, including solution and consultative sales, technical sales, team building, leadership, mentoring, training, coaching, pipeline generation and management, relationship management, networking, sales forecasting, market trend analysis, digital marketing strategies, customer service, loyalty, retention, CRM and SaaS solutions, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, online reputation management, and client needs assessments.

Wentland believes specific values and traits are vital for sales success, regardless of the industry. These include practical communication skills, building trust and rapport with clients, a profound understanding of product or service benefits for the target audience, persistence, goal-setting skills, adaptability to evolving landscapes, encompassing new technologies, changing customer preferences, and shifting market conditions.

Education, Philanthropy, and Personal Life

Patrick Wentland earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health Promotion and Psychology from the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Wentland actively supports causes dear to his heart, including animal welfare, health and science, and technology. He has also dedicated his time to volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.

Regarding his personal life, Patrick Wentland has resided in various locations across the United States, including Iowa and Arizona. Currently, he calls Sarasota, Florida, his home.