Cohesity

Sr. Strategic Account Executive - PA/OH

Cohesity$276K — $345K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in a quota-carrying strategic sales role
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards
  • Proficient in selling complex technology solutions to large organizations
  • Experience with Cohesity products like DataProtect and DataHawk is a plus
  • Strong executive communication and presentation abilities
  • Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage a strategic territory to meet annual quota
  • Build and execute a robust pipeline of complex transactions
  • Engage C-level and VP-level decision makers in strategic accounts
  • Develop business cases linking data security to customer outcomes
  • Collaborate with sales engineers and channel partners on account strategy
  • Ensure accurate forecasting and maintain pipeline hygiene
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance workflow and decision-making

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
Full Job Description

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.

We are seeking a high‑performingSeniorStrategic Account Executive to own and grow a named strategic territory. This is anindividual contributor role for a proven strategic seller who thrives in complex, competitive environments. You will drive net‑new logo acquisition and expand strategic accounts by positioning Cohesity as mission‑critical infrastructure for cyber resilience and data security.

This role requires disciplined territory planning, strong executive presence, and the ability to navigate multi‑stakeholder buying groups while consistently closing large, strategic deals.

HOW YOU9;LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:

  • Own a defined strategic 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 strategic transactions from prospecting through close.

  • Penetrate large strategic organization, engage C‑level and VP‑level decision makers, and run structured, value‑based sales cycles.

  • Develop compelling business cases that connect Cohesity9;s AI‑powered data security platform to customer outcomes across security, resilience, compliance, and cost optimisation.

  • Partner closely withsalesengineers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders to execute coordinated account strategies.

  • Maintainaccurateforecasting, 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 strategic security frameworks, compliance standards, and the ability to align solutions to customer security and risk requirements.

  • Extensive success in a quota‑carrying, customer‑facing strategic sales role selling complex technology solutions.

  • Demonstrated experience selling into strategic accounts with multiple stakeholders and complex sales cycles.

  • Knowledge of data security architectures, ransomware resilience, and the competitive landscape, including:

  • Experiencewith Cohesity solutions (DataProtect,DataHawk,SmartFiles) strongly preferred

  • ExpertisewithNetBackup, Backup Exec, andInfoScale, including immutable storage, hardened media servers, ACL‑based controls, and encryption

  • Strongtrack recordof negotiating and closing high‑value strategic 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 asrequiredwithin the assigned territory.

  • Bachelor9s degree in Businessor a related field, or equivalent experience

  • Professional English languageproficiencyfor customer and internal communication

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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 candidate9s 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 ourcomprehensive 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 :

$276,000.00-$345,000.00

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.

About Cohesity

Cohesity is a data management company that provides a web-scale platform for consolidating secondary storage silos onto a single, easy-to-manage solution. The company's products include Cohesity DataProtect, Cohesity DataPlatform, Cohesity Helios, and Cohesity SmartFiles. Cohesity was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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1,600 employees
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Founded
2013

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