Posted 02 August, 2026
Senior Territory Manager - Cybersecurity / Network Security Sales background*
SonicWall
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Full Time
Reference: 102_713453_8100008
Role: Senior Territory Manager
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 CIO/CISO communities within the territory.
- Drive revenue growth across all product portfolios.
Essential Requirements
- 8-10 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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