Strategic Client Executive
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Strategic Client Executive at Cohesity creating opportunities for net new logo acquisition in data security. Collaborating with Sales Engineers and executive team to drive expansion within strategic accounts.
Responsibilities:
- Own and execute a territory plan that drives net‐new logo acquisition and expansion within named strategic accounts
- Build, manage, and advance a high‐value, strategic pipeline, both self‐sourced and channel‐influenced
- Navigate complex enterprise organizations by mapping stakeholders, building multithreaded relationships, and engaging at the C‐suite and board level
- Lead customers through discovery, evaluation, proposal development, and solution alignment
- Develop and deliver compelling proposals that tie Cohesity’s platform to customer risk, resilience, and strategic objectives
- Collaborate with channel partners and technology alliances (including NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, and AWS) to accelerate deal velocity and expand market reach
- Maintain accurate forecasts and deliver consistent quarterly and annual results
- Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to leadership to sharpen Cohesity’s go‐to‐market strategy
Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience selling into and partnering with Information Security / Cybersecurity teams
- Customer-obsessed mindset and passion for cybersecurity, especially post‐incident recovery
- Proven enterprise sales experience, ideally spanning infrastructure and SaaS
- Demonstrated success landing net‐new logos and expanding large strategic accounts
- Strong knowledge of data security architectures, ransomware resilience, and the competitive landscape
- Familiarity with Cohesity solutions (DataProtect, DataHawk, SmartFiles) strongly preferred
- Knowledge of NetBackup, Backup Exec, and InfoScale, including immutable storage, hardened media servers, ACL‐based controls, and encryption
- Strong channel DNA, with the ability to co‐sell while maintaining deal ownership
- Exceptional communication skills, including executive presentations and business case development
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Must have English language proficiency (Can interact with fluency when speaking, reading, and writing in a professional and specialized setting)
Benefits:
- Health and wellness benefits
- Vacation
- Paid holidays
- Refresh days
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life and disability insurance coverages
















