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Job Description

Head Secure Networking Sales

Experience: 12-18 Years

Location: Banglore

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Head Secure Networking Sales to lead and scale the Secure Networking business across enterprise customers. The role will be responsible for driving revenue and margin growth, developing strategic customer relationships, building high-performing sales teams, and strengthening partnerships with leading networking and cybersecurity OEMs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise IT sales, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure, along with proven leadership experience in managing sales teams and large enterprise accounts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the Secure Networking business with end-to-end responsibility for revenue, gross margin, and sales pipeline growth.
  • Develop and execute the Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy for Enterprise Networking and Security solutions.
  • Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing enterprise sales team across key regions.
  • Identify and acquire new enterprise customers while expanding business within existing strategic accounts.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, IT Heads, and other senior stakeholders.
  • Drive CXO-level engagements and strategic customer conversations.
  • Work closely with OEMs and channel partners to develop joint business plans, sales strategies, and demand-generation initiatives.
  • Strengthen OEM partnerships and identify opportunities for business growth through strategic alliances.
  • Collaborate with Presales, Delivery, and Managed Services teams to ensure effective solution positioning and execution.
  • Maintain a healthy and predictable sales pipeline with accurate forecasting and strong CRM discipline.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive developments, and emerging technologies to identify new business opportunities.
  • Drive strategic account planning and business development initiatives.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and ensure profitable deal structures.
  • Achieve quarterly and annual revenue, gross margin, pipeline, and customer acquisition targets.
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and continuous skill development.

Preferred Solution Portfolio

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Enterprise Networking Campus, Data Centre, and Wireless
  • SD-WAN and SASE
  • Network Security
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Secure Access Solutions
  • Network Access Control (NAC)
  • Cloud Networking
  • Network Observability and AIOps

Preferred OEM Experience

Experience working with leading networking and cybersecurity OEMs such as:

  • Cisco
  • HPE Aruba
  • Juniper Networks
  • Fortinet
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Check Point
  • Versa
  • Extreme Networks
  • Dell Technologies
  • Other enterprise networking and security technology vendors

Required Skills & Experience

  • 12-18 years of experience in Enterprise IT Sales / Technology Sales.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in sales leadership and managing enterprise sales teams.
  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales and revenue targets.
  • Strong understanding of Enterprise Networking, Cybersecurity, Secure Networking, and Cloud Infrastructure.
  • Strong experience in strategic account management and enterprise business development.
  • Proven ability to acquire new enterprise customers and expand existing accounts.
  • Strong OEM and channel partner management experience.
  • Excellent understanding of sales pipeline development, forecasting, and CRM processes.
  • Strong commercial negotiation and deal management skills.
  • Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related discipline.
  • MBA in Sales, Marketing, or Business Management is preferred.

Key Competencies

  • Enterprise Sales Leadership
  • Secure Networking Sales
  • Strategic Account Management
  • Business Development
  • Sales & GTM Strategy
  • Pipeline & Forecast Management
  • OEM & Partner Management
  • Team Building & Coaching
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Commercial Negotiation
  • CXO Engagement
  • Revenue & Margin Management
  • New Customer Acquisition
  • Account Growth
  • Result Orientation

Success Metrics

  • Annual revenue and gross margin achievement
  • Sales pipeline coverage and forecast accuracy
  • New enterprise customer acquisition
  • Growth within strategic enterprise accounts
  • OEM and partner business growth
  • Customer satisfaction and retention
  • Sales team productivity and talent development

Key Skills

CIOs

Versa