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SUSHANT DIXIT

Mumbai

Summary

As a seasoned IT Sales Leader with over 15 years of impactful experience across the cybersecurity and enterprise IT landscape, I have led high-performing teams and scaled businesses from lakhs to multi-million-dollar revenue streams. My career began with grassroots sales in digital education and matured into leadership roles with global giants like Cisco, Sophos, NTT Ltd., and SonicWall, where I have consistently exceeded targets across verticals like BFSI, Government, Manufacturing, and Pharma. At NTT Ltd., I led the cybersecurity product management function with full P&L responsibility, developing new products and vendor alliances, while winning multiple large-scale deals. At Cisco, I doubled revenue and expanded security partner ecosystems. At Barracuda Networks, I built the West India market from scratch, doubling customer bases and establishing predictable partner business. Recognized for securing landmark data privacy and protection deals, spearheading channel sales transformations, and introducing new security solutions in the Indian and SAARC markets. I have a strong command over strategic account growth, partner enablement, MSSP strategy, and delivering predictable, scalable growth through customer-centric cybersecurity initiatives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Cybersecurity Sales

Invecto Technologies
05.2025 - Current
  • Key Skills Used:
  • - Very Large account management
  • Account Names: RBI, SBI, DCB, SVC Bank, Mahindra Group, TCS, Tata Group, Aditya Birla Group, L & T Group

Country Manager

SonicWall
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Key Skills Used:
  • - Led India operations and revenue growth strategy for SonicWall in a short but high-impact tenure, focused on the cybersecurity segment.
  • - Established strategic vendor partnerships and built synergy to penetrate Government and Enterprise segments.
  • - Drove end-to-end channel sales operations while nurturing top-tier customer relationships.
  • - Delivered incremental revenue wins through solution-focused pitches to pharma and BFSI verticals.
  • - Positioned SonicWall for a scalable GTM plan through new security product bundles.

Director, Product Management – Cybersecurity

NTT Ltd.
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Key Skills Used:
  • - Spearheaded P&L operations of the cybersecurity vertical, scaling revenue through precise vendor alignment and strategic account targeting.
  • - Managed and mentored a team of product managers driving innovation and operational excellence.
  • - Designed and launched multiple security products catering to vertical-specific compliance demands.
  • - Secured multiple high-value contracts across BFSI, Govt, Pharma, and Manufacturing, expanding NTT’s security portfolio by over 20% YoY.
  • - Cultivated relationships with vendors and global OEMs, bringing in cutting-edge solutions.
  • - Closed key data privacy and data protection contracts contributing to national data compliance objectives.

Regional Sales Director/Channels Director – India & SAARC

Sophos/Blackberry/DNIF
11.2019 - 05.2023
  • Key Skills Used:
  • - Owned regional cybersecurity P&L, driving business in India and SAARC with a specialized focus on advanced threat protection and data governance.
  • - Directed and developed cross-functional teams while managing existing alliances and onboarding new channel partners.
  • - Closed multi-million-dollar security projects with Government and BFSI clients.
  • - Launched regional GTM strategies, improving revenue predictability by 30%.
  • - Consistently closed strategic data protection deals, making the brand a trusted data security provider.

Channel Sales Manager – India & SAARC

Cisco Systems
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Key Skills Used:
  • - Achieved revenue growth from $800K to $7M through focused channel initiatives.
  • - Introduced MSSP model to Cisco’s security ecosystem.
  • - Added 10+ dedicated security partners and drove predictable channel ROI.
  • - Closed flagship contracts with Netmagic and Vodafone, generating $5M in recurring run-rate.
  • - Led cross-architecture large deals and increased market share in Secure DC and O365 attach initiatives.

Channel Sales Manager – India & SAARC

Barracuda Networks
03.2014 - 04.2016
  • Key Skills Used:
  • - Built West India region from scratch, growing revenue to $2M and customer base from 150 to 400.
  • - Developed territories in Gujarat and MP while increasing channel partners from 3 to 10+.
  • - Closed large deals in untapped verticals including Enterprise, MP, and RJ.
  • - Defined reseller networks generating over $1.4M USD.

Sales Manager – West

Websense
06.2012 - 02.2014
  • Key Skills Used:
  • - Managed key accounts including SBI, TCS, Raymonds, and eBay.
  • - Acquired 40% of West India’s client base.
  • - Designed strategic territory plans for untapped SMB and SME clients.
  • - Strengthened second/third layer defense sales and penetration.

Accounts Manager – Sales

Logix InfoSecurity
05.2011 - 06.2012
  • Key Skills Used:
  • - Generated INR 10Cr revenue single-handedly.
  • - Championed cloud messaging shift with clients like Hexaware, HUL, Raymonds.

Education

Advanced Strategy And Leadership Program -

The Wharton School
04.2001 -

Doctorate in Management - undefined

University of Mumbai
01.2020

MBA - Marketing

University of Mumbai
01.2011

BSc - Information Technology

University of Mumbai
01.2011

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Cybersecurity Sales
  • Channel Partner Management
  • P&L and Product Ownership
  • Data Privacy & Protection
  • Key Account Management
  • Strategic Alliance Building
  • MSSP Strategy
  • Pre-Sales & Technical Consulting
  • Enterprise Client Management
  • Cloud Security Solutions
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Vendor Relations
  • Secure Data Center Solutions
  • Go-to-Market (GTM) Planning

VALUE PROPOSITION

  • Strategic Growth Leadership: I create winning go-to-market strategies by blending data insights, partner enablement, and customer value. My leadership has consistently yielded multi-million-dollar revenue jumps and market penetration.
  • Channel Ecosystem Expertise: Having onboarded over 50+ strategic partners, I transform indirect sales channels into revenue-generating ecosystems by empowering VARs, MSSPs, and distributors.
  • Cybersecurity Market Mastery: Specialized in selling next-gen solutions across Endpoint Security, Secure DC, Secure Branch, O365 Attach, Cloud Security, and Data Privacy, tailored to evolving compliance needs.
  • P&L Ownership and Product Development: Proven expertise in owning and managing complete P&L, launching new cybersecurity products, and aligning them with market needs to ensure both top-line and bottom-line growth.
  • Enterprise & Government Client Acquisition: Led successful client wins in SBI, Vodafone, TCS, Raymonds, eBay, Netmagic, etc., delivering measurable security outcomes aligned with complex enterprise needs.
  • Team Building & Leadership: Built and scaled high-performing sales and product teams across India & SAARC. Known for mentoring managers and driving accountability with a vision-first leadership style.

Timeline

Cybersecurity Sales

Invecto Technologies
05.2025 - Current

Country Manager

SonicWall
06.2024 - 09.2024

Director, Product Management – Cybersecurity

NTT Ltd.
05.2023 - 05.2024

Regional Sales Director/Channels Director – India & SAARC

Sophos/Blackberry/DNIF
11.2019 - 05.2023

Channel Sales Manager – India & SAARC

Cisco Systems
04.2016 - 05.2019

Channel Sales Manager – India & SAARC

Barracuda Networks
03.2014 - 04.2016

Sales Manager – West

Websense
06.2012 - 02.2014

Accounts Manager – Sales

Logix InfoSecurity
05.2011 - 06.2012

Advanced Strategy And Leadership Program -

The Wharton School
04.2001 -

Doctorate in Management - undefined

University of Mumbai

MBA - Marketing

University of Mumbai

BSc - Information Technology

University of Mumbai
SUSHANT DIXIT