Manny Vela
Client Executive
Kuna
Summary
Results-driven telecommunications professional with 22+ years of progressive experience at Verizon Wireless. Proven expertise in direct sales, outside/enterprise sales, team leadership, key account management, and multi-channel marketing strategies. Consistently exceeded revenue targets, built high-performing teams, and cultivated long term client relationships in highly competitive markets. Recognized for strategic thinking, operational excellence, and ability to drive growth in both retail and business environments.
Successful Executive with over 22 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Executive
Verizon Wireless
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Opened Boise market for Home Internet in the MDU space
- Consistently ranked in top 10 for MTN region and top 20 in Company
- Developed and executed territory marketing plans, promotional campaigns, and partner co-marketing initiatives that resulted in 113% YOY
Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
02.2012 - 06.2022
- Trained, mentored, and drove regional sales and incentive programs designed to drive agent/retailers sales productivity to meet and exceed Key Performance Indicators.
- Created and implemented sales training programs that boosted team quota attainment from 80-130%
- Observe store personnel's sales techniques and customer interaction, coach employees on VZW selling strategies.
Business Account Executive
Verizon Wireless
03.2008 - 02.2012
- Prospected, closed and grew business accounts consistently hitting 110-150%
- Managed full sales cycle for complex wireless, IoT, and mobility solutions
- Retained 95% of assigned accounts YOY through proactive relationship management and upsell/cross-sell strategies
Education
Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 05.2001 -
BBA - Business Management
Strayer University
Alexandria, VA 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID 05.2001 -
Skills
Accomplishments
- Business Development: - Established and managed partner relationships on a daily basis. Developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 114 YOY%.
- Created a new market through product marketing, onboarding new clients and vendor partnership.
- Collaborated with over 40 different partners in the development of 5G Home Internet in the Idaho market.
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Timeline
Client Executive
Verizon Wireless
06.2022 - 12.2025
Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
02.2012 - 06.2022
Business Account Executive
Verizon Wireless
03.2008 - 02.2012
Business Management
University of Phoenix
05.2001 -
BBA - Business Management
Strayer University
05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
College of Southern Idaho
05.2001 -
Awards
Top Client Executive July 2025, Culture Crew 2024, Your Voice Matters 2021, District Leads Program 2019, Top Customer Experience 2018, Top Gross Gain per Door 2018, Top National Door 2017, Presidents Cabinet 2006, Winners Circle 2005, Winners Circle 2004