Commercial Account Executive | Chicago, IL

Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data — across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.

Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.

Candidates must be in region: Chicago, IL - Remote

Want to help us simplify the world of AI-powered data security?

Are you driven, high-reaching, and thrive in a collaborative environment? If so, Cohesity is looking for you! As a Commercial 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:

• Improve customer satisfaction while ensuring the accuracy of sales projections.
• Collaborate closely with our channel partners to generate revenue and effectively promote our innovative solutions
• Develop and lead a sales pipeline to move a large number of strategic transactions through the sales process
• Prospecting: Penetrating accounts, reaching decision-makers, and closing business
• Define and complete sales plans for the assigned territory to meet and exceed quota
• Build a case and establishing value by developing and presenting proposals to customers
• Drive account strategies and coordinating team selling efforts with partners

WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• 2-3+ years of experience selling into the Chicago, IL region
• 2-3+ years negotiating with, and selling to, enterprise IT buyers in a quota-carrying sales role
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience
• Industry experience and extensive knowledge of enterprise software sales, software subscription services, or software as a service licensing methodology
• Proficiency with Salesforce.com CRM, Microsoft Office (mainly Excel), and other CRM tools
• Familiarity with enterprise procurement processes, specifically for IT-related spending
• Demonstrated track record of personal development, increasing responsibility, and the ability to thrive in a constantly evolving and demanding environment
• Ability to clearly articulate our company's value via written or verbal communication

 

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 our comprehensive 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.US Pay Range$92,000—$115,000 USD

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