Director, Sales

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Tokyo, JPN
In-Office
Entry level
Database
The Role
Lead Cohesity’s Japan sales organization and develop go-to-market and territory strategies to exceed revenue targets. Build and develop a high-performing sales team, manage direct and indirect sales efforts, negotiate complex enterprise deals, expand partner ecosystems, and identify new market opportunities. Collaborate with solution engineers, channel partners, inside sales, customers, and cross-functional teams while supporting proof-of-concept initiatives and driving successful sales outcomes.
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Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.  
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and
our culture
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security? 

Are you driven, high-reaching, and thrive in a collaborative environment? If so, Cohesity is looking for you! We are seeking a Director of Sales, who will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic team of sales professionals and craft the Go To Market strategy for our Japan region. You will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and successfully implementing programs to capture new market opportunities. This is a rare chance to create a significant impact on our business and be a part of our journey towards continued success.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

  • Develop and implement a detailed territory strategy aimed at surpassing sales goals, objectives, and quotas in the short and long term.
  • Develop and nurture a sales team that consistently demonstrates strong work behaviors, with a focus on GTM strategy and program execution.
  • Collaborate with all departments to ensure a fully functional sales organization that improves revenue generation through cross-functional teamwork.
  • Collaborate with partners and customers to cultivate positive relationships and discover potential business prospects.
  • Recruit and cultivate a partner ecosystem to expand market reach and drive revenue growth.
  • Maintain a balance between running proof of concepts (POCs) and engaging with customers to drive successful outcomes.
  • Work closely with the extended team, including SE, Partner/Channel Manager, and Inside Sales, to generate new business opportunities.

WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

  • Demonstrated success in carrying financial targets and driving substantial growth in the region.
  • Proven experience negotiating complex deals with high value and intricate terms and conditions.
  • Strong track record of coordinating direct and indirect sales efforts with multifunctional teams to achieve and exceed sales quotas.
  • A self-starter who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and delivers results with limited direction.
  • Experience selling high-end enterprise IT solutions, with knowledge of storage or backup solutions being a plus.

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Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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In-Office Expectations
Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Skills Required

  • Demonstrated success carrying financial targets and driving substantial regional growth
  • Proven experience negotiating complex, high-value deals with intricate terms and conditions
  • Strong track record coordinating direct and indirect sales efforts with multifunctional teams to meet or exceed quotas
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and delivers results with limited direction
  • Experience selling high-end enterprise IT solutions
  • Knowledge of storage or backup solutions

Cohesity Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cohesity and has not been reviewed or approved by Cohesity.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Leave and wellness programs appear broad, including flexible time off, company-wide refresh days, meeting-free focus blocks, an EAP, and learning/wellness perks such as MindGym sessions and Scribd access.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental and family benefits are positioned as a notable strength, with paid parental leave and additional family supports such as fertility benefits via Progyny.
  • Healthcare Strength Core coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision offerings for employees and families alongside related support resources.

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