Gregory Tighe

Background

About Gregory Tighe

I started my career as a microbiologist where my focus was on research, development, and discoveries. And while that might seem like a disconnect to where I am now, it actually sparked my interest in collaboration and relationship building through education and sales. My technical research and expertise for a large corporation like 3M taught me that understanding the business you are selling is key to connecting and conversion. I am an extrovert by nature so, I needed to get out of the lab and in front of the people I was developing for. My technical expertise and personality were much more suited for a sales role in the company. Leading the inside sales team for food and safety allowed me to support and educate the team from a technical perspective. I also learned that relationship building is what I most appreciate about sales. Collaborating with knowledge creates trust and connection. My deep technical understanding built from my micro-biology training and experience from working with 300 SKUs for food safety led to my role as a technical sales rep. on key accounts speaking with decision makers while training colleagues on the background, efficiencies, and strategies.My training in micro-biology, sales, relationship management, and trouble-shooting software at 3M led me to an interest in QualityLogic. I knew the sales process from beginning to close and my passion for building relationships with ongoing support provided the right background for my current position as Client Engagement Manager. Today I am pleased to be filling a role that includes partnership and collaboration, education and research, and the never-ending task of continuous improvement— all of it stemming from an interest in microbiology.Speaking of interests, I live in the country just outside St. Paul, MN where I took some time after my tenure at 3M to build a house. I love the outdoors, fishing, my dogs, and my family, and I love being with a company where I can do my best work from my own home so I can enjoy it all.