John Manion
About John Manion
John Manion is the Sales Director, Strategic Accounts - West at Keepit, with extensive experience in sales and marketing within the tech industry.
Current Role at Keepit
John Manion currently serves as the Sales Director, Strategic Accounts - West at Keepit since 2021, based in Encinitas, California. In this role, he is responsible for leading sales initiatives and strategic account management across the Western region of the United States. His contributions are pivotal in driving the company's growth in the cloud data protection space.
Tenure at Veeam Software
John Manion worked at Veeam Software, beginning as District Manager - Southwest and Mountain from 2012 to 2016, for four years. He was then promoted to Director, West Area Sales - Commercial, where he served from 2017 to 2020. During his time in Greater San Diego Area, he played an integral role in strengthening Veeam's market presence and fostering sales growth in the commercial sector.
Early Career in Channel and Regional Sales
John Manion has held several key positions in regional and channel sales throughout his career. From 2007 to 2009, he was the Regional Sales Director - SW Area Channels at Citrix Systems, after which he took up the role of Regional Sales Director - West Region until 2006. At ExaGrid Systems, he served as the Channel Sales Manager, SW Region from 2009 to 2010. John's focus on channel engagement and strategic sales management has been a consistent theme in his professional journey.
Education in Business Administration
John Manion holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Plymouth State University. His educational background in business has provided him with a solid foundation in both sales and marketing strategies, allowing him to excel in various leadership roles throughout his career.
Expertise in Technology and Sales Leadership
John Manion is recognized for his extensive experience in the tech industry, particularly in building and leading cross-functional teams. He possesses deep expertise in a range of technologies including Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V, and VDI. Additionally, John's strong focus on channel sales and engagement, combined with his experience in working with service providers and network security solutions, underscores his ability to drive results across multiple sectors, including enterprise accounts and the public sector.