Enterprise Account Executive - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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2 Locations
Remote
252K-315K Annually
Senior level
Database
The Role
Sell Cohesity enterprise data security and management solutions across a defined territory. Prospect, build pipeline, close net-new logos, and expand existing accounts. Lead customer discovery, proposals, and solution alignment with Sales Engineers and partners. Collaborate with channel and technology alliances, maintain forecasting and opportunity tracking, and share customer and competitive feedback to inform product and sales strategies.
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Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.
Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

We’re seeking an Account Executive to help develop and grow a defined territory. This is an active, hands‑on sales role where you’ll focus on prospecting, building pipeline, and closing opportunities, while also supporting the expansion of existing accounts. You’ll work in a fast‑moving space within enterprise technology—data security and AI‑powered resilience—gaining exposure to complex customer needs and high‑impact solutions.

This role is expected to work from partner offices on a regular basis throughout the Minneapolis metropolitan area and maintain a strong presence with customers and partners in the territory.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

  • Execute a territory plan focused on net‑new logo acquisition and account growth across a defined set of accounts

  • Build, manage, and progress a qualified sales pipeline, including opportunities you source directly and those supported through channel partners

  • Work within complex customer organizations by identifying key stakeholders, building relationships, and engaging with senior decision‑makers as your experience grows

  • Support and lead customer engagements through discovery, evaluation, proposal development, and solution alignment, with guidance from Sales Engineers and leadership

  • Develop and deliver clear, value‑based proposals that connect Cohesity’s platform to customer security, resilience, and operational needs

  • Collaborate closely with channel partners and technology alliances (including NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, and AWS) to support deal execution and expand market reach

  • Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and forecasting, and contribute to consistent quarterly performance

  • Share customer insights and competitive feedback with the wider sales and product teams to support continuous improvement

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

  • Demonstrated experience selling into and partnering with Information Security / Cybersecurity teams, with a strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks, compliance standards, and the ability to align solutions to customer security and risk requirements

  • A customer‑focused mindset and strong interest in cybersecurity and data protection, especially ransomware and recovery

  • Proven experience selling enterprise technology solutions, ideally within infrastructure, SaaS, or adjacent markets

  • Evidence of success contributing to net‑new customer acquisition and growing existing accounts

  • Foundational understanding of data security and backup technologies, with a willingness to deepen technical knowledge

  •  Familiarity with Cohesity solutions, including Cohesity Data Cloud, DataProtect, and Fort Knox, is a plus.   

  • Exposure to Business Continuity and disaster recovery solutions is preferred. 

  • Comfort working with channel partners, with an interest in developing co‑selling skills

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to customers and internal stakeholders

  • Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve productivity, organization, and sales effectiveness

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience

  • Professional English language proficiency for customer and internal communication

  • Willingness to travel as needed to support customer meetings, partner engagements, industry events, and business objectives. 

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Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay Range :

$252,000.00-$315,000.00

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

Current pay transparency shows the OTE (On-Target Earnings) for commission-based roles.

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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

  • Indefinite right to work in the job location (authorization to work)
  • Demonstrated experience selling into Information Security / Cybersecurity teams
  • Proven experience selling enterprise technology solutions (infrastructure, SaaS, or adjacent markets)
  • Evidence of success acquiring net‑new customers and growing existing accounts
  • Foundational understanding of data security and backup technologies
  • Comfort working with channel partners and developing co‑selling skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present to customers and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve productivity and sales effectiveness
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Professional English language proficiency for customer and internal communication
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Familiarity with Cohesity solutions (DataProtect, DataHawk, SmartFiles)
  • Exposure to platforms such as NetBackup, Backup Exec, or InfoScale

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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HQ: San Jose, CA
1,529 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

We believe that simplicity is the foundation of modern data management. Our mission is to radically simplify how organizations manage their data and unlock limitless value.

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