Enterprise Account Executive - Minneapolis, Minnesota | USA - Remote Expand to view all locations USA - Minnesota - Remote

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We’re seeking an 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.

This role is expected to work from partner offices on a regular basis throughout the Minneapolis metropolitan area andmaintaina strong presence with customers and partners in the territory.

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 accounts

Build, manage, and progress a qualified sales pipeline, including opportunities you source directly and those supported through channel partners

Work within complex customer organizations 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 TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY 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, including Cohesity Data Cloud,DataProtect, and Fort Knox, is a plus.

Exposure to Business Continuity and disaster recovery solutions is preferred.

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, organization, 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 needed to support customer meetings, partner engagements, industry events, and businessobjectives.

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Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in ourcomprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.

Pay Range :

$247,760.00-$309,700.00

The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.

Current pay transparency shows the OTE (On-Target Earnings) for commission-based roles.

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