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Customer Life Cycle Specialist

sonicwall Remote, United States


No Relocation

Posted: May 21, 2026

Job Description

Customer Lifecycle Specialist sells our security products and services (via telephone, web or e-mail) to existing, strategic SonicWall customers and is responsible for ensuring a positive customer experience. Will play a fundamental role in achieving company revenue growth objectives. Must be comfortable making 30+ calls per day to existing customers, working with channel partners, generating interest, qualifying renewal opportunities and closing sales.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Responsible for selling SonicWall software/hardware products and services (via telephone, web or e-mail) to existing SonicWall customers through outbound calls and correspondence
  • Articulates effectively the value proposition associated with our software products and services
  • Recommends business solutions considering customer needs and our interests
  • Builds relationships with customers based on knowledge of our technology, products, and services
  • Makes decision based on an appropriate amount of information/data analysis
  • Adjusts to multiple demands and shifting priorities while ensuring customer needs are met; accepts responsibility for results of actions
  • Works independently closing own sales
  • Partners with field sales to support in the selling process
  • Provides direction and instruction to lower-level representatives
  • Drive customer retention, expansion, and satisfaction throughout the full product lifecycle
  • Coordinate closely with Sales Development and Marketing initiatives to drive New New acquisition and expansion within customer base
  • Partner with Support, and Channel teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
  • Execute call-to-action campaigns for end-of-support or lifecycle motions
  • Align customer outcomes with company objectives to achieve strong net retention
  • Deliver regular business reviews and health checks with customers to demonstrate value realization
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities based on product and customer needs

Minimum Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience in Customer Success, Renewals, Account Management, or Sales
  • Proven success in driving customer retention, upsell, and renewal metrics
  • Experience working with channel partners, distributors, or reseller ecosystems
  • Familiarity with CRM and customer success platforms
  • Background in cybersecurity
  • Able to learn full range of SonicWall products and services and to identify how these products and services align to customer needs
  • Leverages cross-functional resources to achieve results/meet customer needs
  • Basic indirect Leadership skills - leverages experiences to lead individuals and team
  • Ability to teach/coach others to improve performance including providing feedback and identifying development opportunities
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong listening and presentation skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Proficient with corporate productivity tools, e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

Preferences

  • Related undergraduate degree or equivalent of education & experience

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Customer Lifecycle Specialist sells our security products and services (via telephone, web or e-mail) to existing, strategic SonicWall customers and is responsible for ensuring a positive customer experience. Will play a fundamental role in achieving company revenue growth objectives. Must be comfortable making 30+ calls per day to existing customers, working with channel partners, generating interest, qualifying renewal opportunities and closing sales.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Responsible for selling SonicWall software/hardware products and services (via telephone, web or e-mail) to existing SonicWall customers through outbound calls and correspondence
  • Articulates effectively the value proposition associated with our software products and services
  • Recommends business solutions considering customer needs and our interests
  • Builds relationships with customers based on knowledge of our technology, products, and services
  • Makes decision based on an appropriate amount of information/data analysis
  • Adjusts to multiple demands and shifting priorities while ensuring customer needs are met; accepts responsibility for results of actions
  • Works independently closing own sales
  • Partners with field sales to support in the selling process
  • Provides direction and instruction to lower-level representatives
  • Drive customer retention, expansion, and satisfaction throughout the full product lifecycle
  • Coordinate closely with Sales Development and Marketing initiatives to drive New New acquisition and expansion within customer base
  • Partner with Support, and Channel teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
  • Execute call-to-action campaigns for end-of-support or lifecycle motions
  • Align customer outcomes with company objectives to achieve strong net retention
  • Deliver regular business reviews and health checks with customers to demonstrate value realization
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities based on product and customer needs

Minimum Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience in Customer Success, Renewals, Account Management, or Sales
  • Proven success in driving customer retention, upsell, and renewal metrics
  • Experience working with channel partners, distributors, or reseller ecosystems
  • Familiarity with CRM and customer success platforms
  • Background in cybersecurity
  • Able to learn full range of SonicWall products and services and to identify how these products and services align to customer needs
  • Leverages cross-functional resources to achieve results/meet customer needs
  • Basic indirect Leadership skills - leverages experiences to lead individuals and team
  • Ability to teach/coach others to improve performance including providing feedback and identifying development opportunities
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong listening and presentation skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Proficient with corporate productivity tools, e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

Preferences

  • Related undergraduate degree or equivalent of education & experience

#LI-KB7

#LI-Remote