--- title: 'Senior Territory Manager - Cybersecurity / Network Security Sales background* at SonicWall' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-territory-manager-cybersecurity-network-security-sales-background-14pspk62bxnp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Senior Territory Manager - Cybersecurity / Network Security Sales background* at SonicWall - **Company:** SonicWall - **Location:** Chennai Tamil Nadu, India - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-31 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonicwall/jobs/8100008 ## Job description [SonicWall](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4263951-1%26h%3D4126915226%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.sonicwall.com%25252F%2526data%253D05%25257C01%25257Cbfitzgerald%252540SonicWall.com%25257Ca6c16b82afc749239f1c08dbda330d94%25257C84fe6f401cbc473083288018b2af88bc%25257C1%25257C0%25257C638343685070400977%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%25253D%25257C3000%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DQiWUyjNRdG%25252F5Rg2xvGXa1CYzr9V6BNnIgriz33Hk4vw%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%26a%3DSonicWall&data=05%7C02%7CNikhilaR%40SonicWall.com%7Cfd3ae83762384be031d508dcdf3d2ddf%7C84fe6f401cbc473083288018b2af88bc%7C1%7C0%7C638630701067920926%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GhrhwS9jae1nk4KBGBzKfBcXS7BDBmkWDO87fbJLQxQ%3D&reserved=0) 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. 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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. ## #LI-DS9 #LI-Chennai #LI-Remote #LI-Cybersecurity #LI-TerritoryManager #LI-Chennaiterritory 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. [Applicant Privacy Notice](https://www.sonicwall.com/legal/job-applicant-privacy-notice/) ## About SonicWall ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SonicWall delivers advanced, cost‑effective cybersecurity solutions for organizations of all sizes, powered by real‑time threat intelligence and a partner‑first platform. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Francisco Partners; no public ticker) - **Headquarters**: Milpitas, California, USA - **Founded**: 1991 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed (company was originally founded as SonicWALL, Inc.) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Computer and Network Security, Cybersecurity - **Target customers**: SMBs, mid‑market enterprises, government agencies, channel partners (10,000+ global partners) - **Mission**: To design and develop advanced, cost‑effective cybersecurity solutions built on superior threat intelligence that evolves with partners’ and customers’ needs. - **Purpose**: To protect and empower the well‑being of organizations online. ## Products & Services - **Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW)**: Hardware and virtual firewalls with integrated threat prevention, intrusion detection, and application control. - **Cloud Secure Edge (CSE) / ZTNA**: Zero‑trust network access solutions for secure remote access. - **Endpoint Protection**: Anti‑virus, anti‑malware, and advanced threat protection for endpoints. - **SonicWall Unified Management**: Multi‑tenant architecture for centralized policy and device management. - **Managed Protection Bundle**: Subscription service backed by SonicWall’s threat research and 24/7 SOC. - **SAMI (SonicWall AI)**: Embedded AI to simplify operations, resolve issues faster, and reduce noise. - **Global Response Intelligent Defense (GRID) Threat Network**: Real‑time threat intelligence network powering all products. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Annual Revenue**: Approximately $480 M (estimated; source: LinkedIn) - **Total Funding**: Not applicable (private, owned by Francisco Partners; previously acquired by Dell and later taken private) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Francisco Partners (parent company); 10,000+ channel partners; 1.1 million security sensors deployed in 215 countries - **Growth Signals**: - Active job postings surged +92.7% monthly and +172.4% quarterly (LinkedIn data) - Recent introduction of SAMI AI and new Managed Protection bundle - Expanding Cloud Secure Edge (ZTNA) offerings - Headcount of ~1,241 (LinkedIn) to ~1,832 (Built In) – conflicting reports; both cited below ## Competitive Advantages - **Partner‑first ecosystem**: Strong channel partner network (10,000+) gives broad reach and loyalty. - **30+ years of cybersecurity expertise**: Deep domain knowledge and a dedicated threat research center (GRID). - **Real‑time, multi‑vector protection**: Covers network, cloud, endpoint, and remote access in a unified platform. - **Cost‑effective for SMBs**: Positioned as affordable yet enterprise‑grade security. - **Embedded AI (SAMI)**: Differentiates by simplifying operations and reducing alert fatigue. ## Strategic Focus - **AI‑driven automation**: Expanding SAMI to automate threat response and streamline management. - **Cloud‑first security**: Growing Cloud Secure Edge (ZTNA) and managed services for hybrid/remote work. - **Partner enablement**: Strengthening tools and programs for channel partners. - **Global expansion**: Operating in 46 countries; hiring aggressively in India, US, Canada, and Europe. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, innovative, and fun environment with a “never alone” philosophy. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) foster inclusion and belonging. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Mix of remote, in‑office, and hybrid roles; many positions are fully remote (US, Canada, Europe, India). - **Wellness & Benefits**: Mental and physical wellness programs, paid time off, ample holidays, work‑life balance, and competitive compensation. - **Recognition**: Awards tied to core values; outstanding performance is celebrated. - **Engineering Culture**: Heavy focus on networking, security, and AI; teams in Pune, Bengaluru, and US offices. Strong learning and development opportunities. - **Social Responsibility**: Community engagement, fundraising for nonprofits, and partnerships to access untapped talent pools. ## Sources 1. [SonicWall Careers](https://www.sonicwall.com/careers) 2. [SonicWall Website](https://www.sonicwall.com/) 3. [SonicWall Jobs on Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sonicwall) 4. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonicwall) 5. 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