Patrick Connor
Morton Grove,IL
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with extensive experience at Wells Lamont Industrial, driving $3-$4 million in annual sales through strategic business development and relationship building. Proven track record in revenue growth and account management, leveraging strong sales strategies to enhance market reach and client engagement in critical environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager, Critical Environment
Wells Lamont Industrial
01.2017 - 04.2026
- Led the Critical Environment (CE) vertical sales channel, overseeing all aspects and serving end users in semiconductor, pharma, organ and tissue, and research, generating $3-$4 million in annual sales.
- Prospected new distributor and end user business, expanding market reach and increasing revenue potential.
- Cultivated relationships with end users to enhance engagement and drive sales opportunities.
- Managed the efforts of a team of sales reps as it related to their CE business.
- Maintained high level relationships at distributors including Fisher, VWR, Medline, and McKesson.
- Determined marketing programs.
- Traveled nationally and internationally to meet clients and attend industry conferences.
Inside Sales Manager
Wells Lamont Industrial
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed the Customer Service and Inside Sales departments while managing accounts
Sales Representative
Wells Lamont Industrial
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Served as the primary sales contact on 80-200 accounts across the United States.
- Established new accounts and increased sales by managing existing business.
Account Relationship Manager
W. W. Grainger
2009 - 2011
- Managed an account base of state agencies and higher education in four states in the United States in a sales role.
Inside Sales Representative
Corporate Express
2004 - 2009
Key Account Manager
ORR Safety
2000 - 2004
Inside Sales Representative
Gibson Strings & Accessories
1996 - 2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Business
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILAssociate of Arts -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
Business development and account management
Revenue growth
Qualified Safety Sales Professional, April 2003
Sales strategy and execution
Relationship building and maintenance
Certification
- Qualified Safety Sales Professional, April 2003
Timeline
General Manager, Critical Environment
Wells Lamont Industrial
01.2017 - 04.2026
Inside Sales Manager
Wells Lamont Industrial
06.2015 - 12.2016
Sales Representative
Wells Lamont Industrial
01.2011 - 06.2015
Account Relationship Manager
W. W. Grainger
2009 - 2011
Inside Sales Representative
Corporate Express
2004 - 2009
Key Account Manager
ORR Safety
2000 - 2004
Inside Sales Representative
Gibson Strings & Accessories
1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Science - Music Business
Western Illinois University
Associate of Arts -
College of DuPage