Strategic Client Executive
Location
Arizona
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$316K - $395K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Strategic Client Executive
Cohesity
• Own and execute a territory plan that drives net‑new logo acquisition and expansion within named enterprise and government 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
Job 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 enterprise 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 and refresh days
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life and disability insurance coverages
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