Federal Account Executive – SSA, Postal

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Federal Account Executive handling a named Federal territory for AI-powered data security solutions. Driving net-new logo acquisition and expanding enterprise accounts through strategic sales.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 organizations, 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:

  • Demonstrated experience selling into and partnering with Information Security / 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
  • 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
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Professional English language proficiency for customer and internal communication

Benefits:

  • health and wellness benefits
  • vacation
  • paid holidays and refresh days
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • life and disability insurance coverages