Senior Enterprise Account Executive

Tokyo, Japan

About the role

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? Want to help us simplify the world of data management? Come, join us! Are you driven, high-reaching, and thrive in a collaborative environment? If so, Cohesity is looking for you! As an Account Executive at Cohesity, you will have the outstanding opportunity to work with an extraordinary team and compete in a fast-paced, multifaceted industry. In this role, you will play a key role in driving our business forward by efficiently implementing sales strategies and exceeding revenue targets. You will drive customer satisfaction while maintaining an accurate forecast and collaborating with several channel partners. HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE: Developing and handling a sales pipeline to move a large number of strategic transactions through the sales process. Generating revenue by successfully selling the Cohesity solution and working closely with a network of Channel Partners. Consistently penetrating accounts, reaching decision-makers, and closing business. Defining and implementing sales plans for the assigned territory to meet and exceed quota through prospecting, qualifying, managing, and closing sales opportunities. Developing and presenting proposals to customers that showcase the Cohesity hyper-converged infrastructure solution's ability to meet their business objectives, and establishing its value in the process. Driving account strategies and coordinating team selling efforts with partners to close business on a quarterly and annual basis. WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 7+ years of proven success in a customer-facing sales role proposing enterprise solutions at all levels of a customer organization. Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience Experience collaborating with customers and technology partners. Proficiency with Salesforce.com CRM, Microsoft Office (mainly Excel), and other CRM tools Comfortable working with multiple decision-makers to drive proposals. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision-making. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and a self-starter, comfortable working remotely and autonomously. Ability to travel as needed for

the role. Shown experience negotiating, proposing, and closing contracts with clients. #LI-TH1 Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: For information on personal data processing, please see our Privacy Policy. 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 [email protected] 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. Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. At Cohesity, we move fast, think big and act with purpose. As cyberthreats rise, our mission is to protect, secure, and unlock insights from the world’s data. We operate as One Team—driven by bold innovation, speed, and a culture of belonging, accountability, and impact. Join us and help shape one of the most critical missions of our time. At Cohesity, we foster a culture of excellence and innovation, valuing collaboration across the globe. United as one team, we set high standards and pursue ambitious goals, always looking ahead. Explore our values Cohesity is a place where—regardless of background or identity—every voice matters, every identity is celebrated, and collaboration fuels our innovation. Together, we’re building a workplace where each voice contributes to our success, shaping a future where every employee feels seen, supported, connected, and proud. Learn More

About Cohesity

Cohesity is a company that provides AI-powered data security and management solutions. Their platform, Cohesity Data Cloud, helps customers secure, manage, and extract value from their data. It's available as both on-premise software and cloud-based SaaS. Cohesity also offers a variety of other data-related products and services.

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Job details

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Company

NameCohesity
IndustryAnalytics
Team Size5

Funding

Total raised

$955M

Last stage

Growth

Investors

Sequoia Capital
SoftBank Vision Fund
DDFJ Growth
IIBM
Nvidia

Founders

Sanjay Poonen

Sanjay Poonen

CEO & President

LinkedIn
MA

Mohit Aron

Founder

LinkedIn

What happens next.

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01

Confirm the fit

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02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.