Senior Strategic Account Executive

Cohesity

Senior Strategic Account Executive focused on enterprise sales and account growth for Cohesity's AI-powered data security solutions. Engaging with C-level executives and managing complex sales cycles in the cybersecurity domain.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $276,000 - $345,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise sales, particularly in selling complex technology solutions to C-level and VP-level decision makers. Proficient in leveraging AI tools for data-driven decision making and maintaining accurate sales forecasts within Salesforce.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Sales ExperienceInformation Security KnowledgeComplex Sales Cycle ManagementExecutive-Level CommunicationQuota-Carrying Success

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingPipeline ManagementNegotiation SkillsClosing High-Value ContractsBusiness Case DevelopmentData Security Architecture KnowledgeRansomware Resilience Knowledge

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceAI-Powered Tools

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityEnterprise AccountsCustomer OutcomesAccount ExpansionChannel Partners

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 organization, 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 optimization
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience selling into and partnering with Information Security and Cybersecurity teams
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
Strong track record of negotiating and closing high-value enterprise contracts
Executive-level communication and presentation skills
Experience working with channel partners and cross-functional deal teams
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits
Vacation
Paid holidays and refresh days
401(k) retirement plan
Life and disability insurance coverages