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Account Executive

Remote · South Africa Full-time

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’re looking for an Enterprise 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.

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 enterprise accounts
  • Build, manage, and progress a qualified sales pipeline, including opportunities you source directly and those supported through channel partners
  • Work within complex customer organisations 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 IF YOU HAVE ANY 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 (DataProtect, DataHawk, SmartFiles) is a plus
    • Exposure to platforms such as NetBackup, Backup Exec, or InfoScale is helpful but not required
  • 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, organisation, 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 required

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) 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. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or talent@cohesity.com for assistance. 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.

Demonstrated experience selling enterprise technology solutions, ideally in infrastructure or SaaS; understanding of data security and backup technologies; strong communication skills; professional English proficiency; willingness to travel; bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • prospecting new accounts
  • building sales pipeline
  • closing opportunities

Skills & Tools

Cohesity DataProtect, Cohesity DataHawk, Cohesity SmartFiles, NetBackup, Backup Exec, InfoScale

Job Details

  • Category: Sales
  • Seniority: Mid Level
  • Commitment: Full Time
  • Workplace: Remote — Poland
  • Languages: English

About Cohesity

A leader in AI-powered data security and management solutions. — Industry: Information Technology

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