Ali Salimian
About Ali Salimian
Ali Salimian is a Territory Sales Manager at Veeam Software in British Columbia, with extensive experience in sales across various technology companies. He has a strong track record of developing sales activities and achieving significant growth in his current and previous roles.
Current Role at Veeam Software
Ali Salimian serves as the Territory Sales Manager for British Columbia at Veeam Software since 2021. In this role, he leads a team that includes two Account Managers and a Systems Engineer. His responsibilities include accelerating sales of Veeam's virtualization backup and replication software within the region. He collaborates with the regional sales team and Systems Engineers to advance opportunities, conduct product demonstrations, and close deals in partnership with Veeam's tier-two partners. Salimian actively proposes and participates in marketing activities to promote Veeam's offerings.
Previous Experience in Sales Management
Prior to his current position, Ali Salimian held several sales management roles. He worked at Xerox as a Major Account Executive for the Public Sector from 2017 to 2018. Before that, he was the Senior Channel Enterprise Account Executive for Canada West at Lexmark from 2018 to 2021. His experience also includes serving as the Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada at Oki Data Americas, Inc. from 2012 to 2017, and as a Named Account Manager at Konica Minolta Business Solutions Canada from 2010 to 2012.
Achievements in Sales Performance
During his tenure at Veeam Software, Ali Salimian achieved top 5% performance in the Americas for FY22, demonstrating significant sales growth with a 75% year-over-year increase and 135% plan attainment. This performance earned him qualification for the President’s Club, recognizing excellence within the organization.
Educational Background in Marketing
Ali Salimian studied at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Marketing. His studies took place from 1999 to 2001, providing him with a solid foundation in business principles and marketing strategies that he applies in his sales roles.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the technology and sales sectors, Ali Salimian worked as the Assistant Food & Beverage Director at Hastings Racecourse & Casino from 2007 to 2010. This role provided him with experience in management and customer service, contributing to his skill set in sales and team leadership.