Brandon Vella
About Brandon Vella
Brandon Vella is the Global Sales Effectiveness Manager at NI (National Instruments) in Austin, Texas, with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Virginia Tech and extensive experience in sales and volunteer work.
Brandon Vella’s Current Role at National Instruments
Brandon Vella serves as the Global Sales Effectiveness Manager at National Instruments (NI) in Austin, Texas. In this role, he focuses on optimizing sales strategies and processes to improve overall sales performance. He is responsible for developing and implementing the Showpad enablement platform, enhancing the skills and capabilities of the sales team through continuous education initiatives, and ensuring effective onboarding of new sales hires. He also leads the Sales Methodology Training and Executive Engagement Training programs, which aim to refine sales techniques and leadership communication.
Previous Experience at National Instruments
Before his current role, Brandon held several positions at National Instruments. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as a Sales Effectiveness Learning Consultant, focusing on training and continuous improvement of the sales force. As the Americas Lead, Sales and Partner Enablement from 2018 to 2020, Brandon was responsible for supporting and enabling partners in the region. Between 2016 and 2018, he was an Account Manager, handling various client accounts. His earlier roles at NI include Inside Sales Engineer from 2014 to 2016 and Applications Engineer from 2013 to 2014, where he gained comprehensive technical and sales experience.
Education and Early Career
Brandon Vella earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. During his time at Virginia Tech, he also worked as a Consultant for University Computing Support from 2011 to 2013. In 2012, he completed a two-month internship with Ford Motor Company as an Intern in Supplier Technical Assistance, providing him valuable industry experience early in his career.
Volunteer Work and Fellowship Program
In addition to his professional roles, Brandon Vella actively engages in volunteer work. He is currently volunteering at the Women's International Study Center. In 2023, he participated in the Homewise Livable Santa Fe Fellowship Program for five months in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He also volunteered at Desert Verde Farm LLC in Santa Fe during the same year, contributing his skills and time to community-focused initiatives.