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Cohesity

Senior Strategic Account Executive

Cohesity

. Own a defined territory and deliver against an annual quota through new-logo acquisition and account expansion .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesSenior💰 $321,300 - $357,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in selling complex technology solutions, particularly in Information Security and Cybersecurity, while effectively managing sales cycles and engaging with C-level decision makers. Proficient in leveraging AI tools and maintaining accurate sales forecasting and pipeline management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Quota-Carrying Sales ExperienceInformation Security ExpertiseCohesity Solutions KnowledgeExecutive-Level Communication SkillsComplex Sales Cycle Management

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Hard Skills
Sales Pipeline ManagementData Security Architecture KnowledgeNegotiating High-Value ContractsUnderstanding of Compliance StandardsExperience with Ransomware Resilience
Soft Skills
Executive-Level CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceCohesity DataProtectCohesity DataHawkCohesity SmartFilesNetBackupBackup ExecInfoScale
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityEnterprise Security FrameworksData SecurityCost OptimisationAI-Powered Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own a defined territory and deliver against an annual quota through new-logo acquisition and account expansion
  • Build, manage, and execute a pipeline of complex transactions from prospecting through close
  • Penetrate large organizations and engage C-level and VP-level decision makers
  • Run structured, value-based sales cycles
  • Develop business cases connecting Cohesity’s AI-powered data security platform to customer outcomes across security, resilience, compliance, and cost optimisation
  • Partner with sales engineers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders on coordinated account strategies
  • Maintain accurate forecasting, territory plans, and pipeline hygiene in Salesforce
  • Leverage AI and productivity tools to streamline workflows, improve deal quality, and support data-driven decision making
  • Travel as required within the assigned territory

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Demonstrated experience selling into and partnering with Information Security / Cybersecurity teams
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks and compliance standards
  • Extensive success in a quota-carrying, customer-facing sales role selling complex technology solutions
  • Demonstrated experience selling into accounts with multiple stakeholders and complex sales cycles
  • Knowledge of data security architectures, ransomware resilience, and the competitive landscape
  • Experience with Cohesity solutions (DataProtect, DataHawk, SmartFiles) strongly preferred
  • Expertise with NetBackup, Backup Exec, and InfoScale, including immutable storage, hardened media servers, ACL-based controls, and encryption
  • Strong track record of negotiating and closing high-value contracts
  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills
  • Experience working with channel partners and cross-functional deal teams
  • Willingness to travel as required within the assigned territory
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Professional English language proficiency for customer and internal communication
  • Must be located in or near the designated job location, or committed to relocating before the start date
  • Legal right to work in the job location

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus compensation
  • Commission eligibility for sales functions
  • Equity grants eligibility
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Refresh days
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Disability insurance coverage
  • Other benefits the Company may offer
  • Employees within a reasonable commute may choose to work from core offices 2–3 days a week