Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. Description We are seeking a strategic and growth-oriented Director of Consumer Sales
- India to lead the commercial vision and execution for our consumer business in India. Reporting into senior regional leadership, this role will be accountable for accelerating revenue growth, expanding market presence, fostering executive-level partnerships, and driving competitive advantage across retail, e-commerce, and channel ecosystems. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of strategic leadership, P&L; management, market insight, and organisational capability building, with a demonstrated ability to influence business outcomes, lead large-scale sales organisations, and shape the future growth trajectory of the India business.

Key Responsibilities
India Growth Strategy & Business Leadership
• Define and execute the long-term India consumer growth strategy, aligned with global priorities while reflecting local market dynamics, channel evolution, and consumer trends.
• Serve as the primary commercial leader for India, owning market share growth, revenue acceleration, profitability, and strategic business outcomes.
• Identify and unlock new growth vectors across geographies, customer segments, emerging retail formats, digital commerce, and strategic partnerships.




• Act as a key member of the India Leadership Team, influencing investment decisions, market expansion priorities, and business transformation initiatives. Market Expansion & Ecosystem Development
• Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships across India's retail, e-commerce, distribution, and emerging commerce ecosystems.
• Shape the company's market presence by identifying opportunities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, contemporary trade, digital marketplaces, and evolving consumer channels.
• Lead strategic engagements with major national partners including Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance, Tata Group, and other high-impact channel partners.
• Build long-term joint growth plans that create sustainable competitive advantage and deepen market penetration. Commercial Excellence & P&L; Leadership
• Own the India consumer sales business, delivering sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market-share expansion.
• Lead annual and multi-year business planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and investment prioritisation.
• Drive operational excellence through disciplined performance management, commercial governance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure effective execution of pricing, portfolio, promotional, and channel strategies to maximise business outcomes. Organisation & Talent Leadership
• Build and develop a high-performing, future-ready sales organisation capable of delivering sustained growth in a rapidly evolving market.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and customer-centricity.
• Develop leadership capability, succession pipelines, and organisational effectiveness across the sales function.
• Champion talent strategies that strengthen employee engagement, capability building, and retention. Cross-Functional Business Influence
• Partner with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Product, and Customer Experience teams to shape India-specific growth strategies.




• Influence product roadmaps and commercial priorities through deep understanding of Indian consumers, retail trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Drive integrated go-to-market strategies that strengthen customer experience and accelerate business growth. Market Intelligence & Competitive Advantage
• Anticipate shifts in consumer behaviour, retail transformation, regulatory developments, and competitive activity within the Indian market.
• Translate market insights into strategic recommendations that inform business planning, investment decisions, and innovation priorities.
• Position the organisation to capitalise on emerging opportunities while proactively mitigating commercial risks. Preferred Candidate Profile
• 15+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience with significant responsibility for the Indian consumer market.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-channel businesses with P&L; accountability.
• Strong understanding of India's retail, e-commerce, distribution, and consumer ecosystem.
• Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders internally and externally.
• Experience operating within complex, matrixed multinational environments and driving transformational growth initiatives.
• MBA or equivalent business qualification preferred. Additional Information Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

📌 Director of Sales (Bengaluru)
🏢 Sandisk
📍 Bengaluru