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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 10/30/2026full-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 a defined territory and executing strategic account plans. Proficient in leveraging AI tools for productivity and decision-making, with strong communication skills for engaging C-level executives.

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

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Hard Skills
Data Security ArchitecturesRansomware ResilienceNegotiating High-Value ContractsSalesforce Pipeline ManagementAI Tools Utilization
Soft Skills
Presentation SkillsStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Cohesity DataProtectCohesity DataHawkCohesity SmartFilesNetBackupBackup ExecInfoScale
Industry Keywords
Enterprise Security FrameworksCompliance StandardsCyber ResilienceData SecurityCustomer-Facing Sales

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, engage C-level and VP-level decision makers, and 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 optimization
  • 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
  • Develop and grow a defined territory
  • Drive net-new logo acquisition and expand accounts by positioning Cohesity as mission-critical infrastructure for cyber resilience and data security

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
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making
  • 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
  • Candidates outside the designated area must be committed to relocating prior to their start date and have the legal right to work in the job location

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus compensation
  • Commission eligibility
  • Equity grants
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Refresh days
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance coverages