Senior Territory Manager - Cybersecurity / Network Security Sales background*

Sonicwall
Mumbai; Maharashtra, IN
Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced cybersecurity sales professionals who thrive in partner-driven environments and can manage territories independently.

Best fit for

  • Seasoned sales leaders with a track record in channel management and cybersecurity solutions.
    — “10–14 years of experience in technology sales or channel management
  • Professionals adept at building strategic relationships with enterprise clients and partners.
    — “Strong relationships with enterprise customers and partners in the region
  • Self-motivated individuals who can drive revenue growth through partner engagement.
    — “Self-driven, highly motivated, and results-oriented

Things to consider

  • Significant travel commitment required within the region.
    — “Willingness to travel (25–50% within the region)
  • Local language proficiency is preferred but not mandatory.
    — “Knowledge of Local language will get a preference

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific instances where you exceeded sales targets in cybersecurity.
    — “Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Demonstrate your ability to build and execute partner business plans.
    — “Experience in building and executing partner business plans
  • Showcase your expertise in solution selling within the cybersecurity domain.
    — “Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts and solution selling
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • develop and manage strong relationships with partners
  • drive lead generation initiatives
  • execute partner business plans
Typical background
technology saleschannel management

Skills & requirements

Required

Cybersecurity SalesChannel ManagementPartner EngagementSales TargetsPartner ProgramsForecastingSalesforceCommunication

Preferred

Cybersecurity ConceptsSolution SellingDemand Generation

Stack & domain

CybersecurityNetwork SecuritySalesChannel ManagementPartner EngagementLead GenerationSolution PositioningCommercial ProposalsSales Pipeline ManagementForecastingSonicwall ProductsSalesforceMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationPresentationTeamworkProblem-solvingStrategic Planning

About the role

Original posting from Sonicwall via Greenhouse

SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company, ensuring our partners and their customers are never alone in the fight against cybercrime. With the ability to build, scale and manage security across the cloud, hybrid and traditional environments in real-time, SonicWall provides relentless security against the most evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. With its own threat research center, SonicWall can quickly and economically provide purpose-built security solutions to enable any organization—enterprise, government agencies and SMBs—around the world. For more information, visit www.sonicwall.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About SonicWall

SonicWall has been defending against cyber threats for over 30 years, protecting small- and medium-sized businesses and enterprises worldwide. Backed by research from SonicWall Capture Labs and supported by a global network of over 26,000 channel partners, our award-winning, real-time threat detection and prevention solutions secure more than a million business and mobile networks, including their emails, applications, and data.

At SonicWall, you’ll work in a high-energy, innovation-driven environment at the forefront of cybersecurity. Whether in sales, engineering, marketing, or support, you’ll play a meaningful role in protecting over 500,000 organizations globally. If you're looking for a career that drives real impact, join our passionate and driven teams worldwide.

Role: Territory Manager Mumbai for West Region

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage strong relationships with partners (distributors, resellers, and solution providers).

Identify, onboard, and enable new partners, drive partner engagement and business growth.

Build and execute joint business plans aligned with revenue and quota targets.

Drive lead generation initiatives, partner programs, and roadshows.

Support partners with solution positioning, scoping, and commercial proposals.

Maintain a strong and healthy sales pipeline and deliver accurate forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annually).

Act as a subject matter expert for SonicWall products and solutions.

Conduct QBRs and manage strategic partner engagements across the territory.

Collaborate with marketing for partner communication and demand generation initiatives.

Identify creative incentives and strategies to accelerate partner-led sales.

Analyse partner ecosystem and market trends to optimize reseller mix and recruitment.

Act as an escalation point between partners and internal teams (sales, support, customer success).

Build strong relationships with CTO/CIO/CISO communities within the territory.

Drive revenue growth across all product portfolios.

Essential Requirements

10–14 years of experience in technology sales or channel management.

Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Experience managing a territory/region independently.

Strong relationships with enterprise customers and partners in the region.

Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts and solution selling.

Experience in building and executing partner business plans.

Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office tools.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Willingness to travel (25–50% within the region).

Fluent in business English (written and verbal).

Postgraduate management degree preferred (Engineering background is a plus).

Knowledge of Local language will get a preference

Key Attributes

Self-driven, highly motivated, and results-oriented.

Strong integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Ability to influence and position solutions against competitors.

Strong listening and consultative selling skills.

Passion for cybersecurity and helping organizations stay protected.

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SonicWall is an equal opportunity employer.  

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

At SonicWall, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse mix of talented people and providing active security solutions in 100+ countries.

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Source: Sonicwall careers (Greenhouse)

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