Account Executive - KSA | Saudi Arabia - Remote

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 within Saudi Arabia. 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. At Cohesity, we work hard and move fast—and we’re not afraid to push boundaries to deliver exceptional work. We value integrity and respect, and here’s what we promise: We’ll give you the tools to be successful and welcome you into a culture that celebrates individual contributions and collective success. We’ll empower you to grow, offer continuous learning opportunities, and surround you with ambitious, collaborative colleagues. We strive to have a parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our employees (and their families) is the right thing to do. Healthcare coverage for you and your family Paid parental leave Flexible paid time off Additional company‑wide days off throughout the year A robust wellness program Continuous learning opportunities And a competitive salary and additional benefits package Join our team! Alert for candidates Cohesity has received reports of scams where individuals purporting to be Cohesity HR representatives or even our CEO conduct bogus “employment interviews” via email or text, and then request payment as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Cohesity and its subsidiaries do not conduct interviews by email or text, and will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. These scam operators may also ask for your personal information (name, address, birthdate, social security number, etc.) which you should not provide to them. If you have been a target of such a scam, you should report it by contacting the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. See the FTC posting for further details: The office of your state Attorney General, or the government agency responsible for investigating matters such as this where you reside. Notice to external recruiters and staffing agencies Cohesity does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or staffing agencies. Any submission of an unsolicited resume to our resume database, directly to Cohesity hiring managers, or by other means will be considered gratis and no recruiting fee will be paid if an unsolicited candidate from a third‑party recruiter is subsequently hired. Fees will be paid only where an external recruiter has an executed service contract in place with Cohesity and resumes have been solicited by our Talent Acquisition team in connection to a specific job opening. Life at Cohesity Want to learn more about Life at Cohesity and our RADIO Values? Read more from our employees here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cohesity Inc.