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?
We are seeking a high‑performing Senior Enterprise Account Executive (Primarily the Finance vertical). This is an individual contributor role for a proven enterprise seller who thrives in complex, competitive environments. You will drive net‑new logo acquisition and expand enterprise accounts by positioning Cohesity as mission‑critical infrastructure for cyber resilience and data security.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
Own a defined enterprise territory and deliver against an annual quota through a balanced focus on new logo acquisition and account expansion.
Build, manage, and execute a robust pipeline of complex enterprise transactions from prospecting through close.
Penetrate large enterprise organisations, engage C‑level and VP‑level decision makers, and run structured, value‑based sales cycles.
Develop compelling business cases that connect Cohesity’s AI‑powered data security platform to customer outcomes across security, resilience, compliance, and cost optimisation.
Partner closely with sales engineers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders to execute coordinated account strategies.
Maintain accurate forecasting, territory plans, and pipeline hygiene within Salesforce.
Leverage AI and productivity tools to streamline workflows, improve deal quality, and support data‑driven decision making.
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.
Extensive success in a quota‑carrying, customer‑facing enterprise sales role selling complex technology solutions.
Demonstrated experience selling into enterprise accounts with multiple stakeholders and complex sales cycles.
Knowledge of data security architectures, ransomware resilience, and the competitive landscape, including:
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 enterprise contracts.
Executive‑level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical and business value.
Experience working with channel partners and cross‑functional deal teams.
Willingness to travel as required within the assigned territory.
Professional English language proficiency for customer and internal communication
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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
- Experience selling into and partnering with Information Security / Cybersecurity teams and aligning solutions to security and risk requirements.
- Extensive success in a quota-carrying, customer-facing enterprise sales role selling complex technology solutions.
- Experience selling into enterprise 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).
- 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 enterprise contracts.
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills to articulate technical and business value.
- Experience working with channel partners and cross-functional deal teams.
- Willingness to travel as required within the assigned territory.
- Professional English language proficiency for customer and internal communication.
- Maintain accurate forecasting, territory plans, and pipeline hygiene within Salesforce.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
