Senior Account Executive/Federal

Posted 23hrs ago

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Senior Federal Account Executive driving enterprise sales for Cohesity's AI-powered data security solutions. Managing enterprise accounts and expanding client base in a competitive environment.

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
  • 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

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 and ransomware resilience
  • Experience with Cohesity solutions (DataProtect, DataHawk, SmartFiles) strongly preferred
  • Expertise with NetBackup, Backup Exec, and InfoScale
  • 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

Benefits:

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