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Tommy Manning

Topsfield,MA

Summary

Seasoned technology sales professional with a strong background in enterprise software sales, cloud computing, and go-to-market strategy. Demonstrates proficiency in business development and driving revenue growth, excelling in collaboration with partners and internal stakeholders.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Enterprise Sales & GTM Specialist

Amazon Web Services
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Engaged in a hybrid role involving Enterprise Sales and Go-to-Market, focusing on the largest and most complex Elastic Disaster Recovery (DRS) deployments.
  • Led the team in YoY revenue growth, win rate, and launched DRS customers.
  • Responsible for on boarding 7 of top 20 largest DRS customers within a team of six people.
  • Initiated the free DRS implementation initiative with strategic partners, encompassing assessments, VPC setup, agent deployment, troubleshooting, training, and documentation.
  • Spearheaded the coordination and promotion of joint webinars with partners, specifically targeting strategic accounts.
  • Drove Architectural Resilience Day events throughout Central Region of United States by collaborating with and influencing senior management across AWS
  • Worked with AWS SAP alliance team to remove negative language around our service protecting SAP HANA workloads and updated documentation.
  • Trained and enabled thousands of AWS Account Managers, Solution Architects, Inside Sales Reps, and Customer Service Managers.
  • Regularly hosted "Virtual Round Tables" with our largest customers and partners to provide feedback directly to our product team to drive roadmap strategy.

Enterprise Account Executive

CloudEndure
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Worked as an Enterprise Account Executive for CloudEndure, a cutting-edge startup specializing in enterprise cloud migration and disaster recovery services.
  • Focused on targeting large enterprises seeking to transition their data centers to the public cloud or relocate their disaster recovery sites.
  • Delivered comprehensive product presentations and demonstrations, showcasing the value proposition to potential customers and partners.
  • Established strategic partnerships with major cloud service providers, including AWS, Microsoft, and Google, to facilitate seamless onboarding of new public cloud customers using our service.
  • Negotiated contracts with key stakeholders, securing long-term partnerships and revenue growth
  • Ended year at 138% of revenue goal attainment before acquisition by AWS

Senior Account Manager

Unitrends
04.2012 - 12.2017
  • Accumulated 5 years of specialized experience in Data Backup and Disaster Recovery sales.
  • Developed and sold proposals integrating local data protection, cloud DR and long term retention, and DRaaS.
  • Experience in integrating Unitrends Backup solution across AWS, Azure, Office365, VMware, Citrix, and Hyper-V platforms.

Drove growth for Unitrends in Eastern Canada (2012-2014), achieving:

  • $1.67 million in sales, surpassing quota by 134% in 2013.
  • Over 120% year-over-year growth, resulting in a promotion to Senior Account Executive in 2014.
  • $2.26 million in sales in 2014, ranking among the top three sales representatives.
  • Closed over $4 million in revenue, expanding the territory by more than 300% in two years.
  • Recruited and trained 6 new Value-Added Reseller (VAR) partners, playing a key role in strengthening relationships with CDW Canada and Softchoice.
  • Selected to revive the New England territory (2015-2017), achieving 100% of business through the channel.
  • Secured the position of the top 2 Sales Representative for the State, Local, and Education (SLED) team in 2015.
  • Demonstrated leadership by recruiting and training partner-specific SLED teams and facilitating the training of new hires.
  • Participated in and presented Unitrends solutions at various partner and technology events, including VMUG, CDW Cloud event at Gillette Stadium, and WCA Foxwoods event.

Channel Development Manager

AutoVirt
08.2011 - 01.2012
  • Pioneered channel development in the Central region of the United States for a startup, AutoVirt, specializing in enterprise-level file virtualization and organization of unstructured data.
  • Successfully recruited and onboarded five new partners, fostering strong relationships through participation in NetApp events and presenting the AutoVirt solution to the partner community.
  • Conducted numerous online demonstrations for partners and enterprise clients, contributing to the establishment of a pipeline exceeding $1 million.
  • Unfortunately, the company ceased operations in early 2012.

Corporate Account Manager

PC Connection
01.2010 - 07.2011
  • Proactively engaged in prospecting, qualifying, and successfully closing new customers as a business technology solutions provider.
  • Leveraged technical expertise to deliver complex technology solutions, aligning with customer objectives and optimizing cost and time efficiency.
  • Developed strategic relationships with multiple hardware and software vendors to formulate high-value solutions within established pricing frameworks.
  • Achieved the second-highest ranking among Account Managers at the site for Q3 2010, surpassing the Gross Profit Goal by 413%.
  • Exceeded the Gross Profit goal for the entire year within the initial 6 months.
  • Attained certification as a VMware Sales Professional 4, encompassing a comprehensive understanding of virtualization, product knowledge, and solution proficiency.
  • Successfully completed training and certification in EMC Partner Sales, demonstrating proficiency in EMC products and sales strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Busineass Administration & Marketing

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
12.2009

Skills

  • Enterprise Sales
  • Developing Go-to-Market Strategies
  • Partner Relationship Management
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Account Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Salesforce Software
  • DIY Extraordinaire

Timeline

Senior Enterprise Sales & GTM Specialist

Amazon Web Services
01.2019 - 12.2023

Enterprise Account Executive

CloudEndure
01.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Account Manager

Unitrends
04.2012 - 12.2017

Channel Development Manager

AutoVirt
08.2011 - 01.2012

Corporate Account Manager

PC Connection
01.2010 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Busineass Administration & Marketing

University of New Hampshire
Tommy Manning