Senior Federal Account Executive

Senior Account Executive

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities. We're seeking a Senior Account Executive to help develop and grow a defined territory. This is an individual contributor role for a proven seller who thrives in complex, competitive environments. You will drive net-new logo acquisition and expand accounts by positioning Cohesity as mission-critical infrastructure for cyber resilience and data security. This role requires disciplined territory planning, strong executive presence, and the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder buying groups while consistently closing large, strategic deals.

How You'll Spend Your Time Here:

• Own a defined 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 transactions from prospecting through close
• Penetrate large 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

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
• Extensive success in a quota-carrying, customer-facing sales role selling complex technology solutions
• Demonstrated experience selling into 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 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

Pay Range: $287,280.00-$359,100.00

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.