# Senior Strategic Account Executive - SoCal at Cohesity

- Company: Cohesity
- What the company does: Backed by Accel, Battery and Sequoia.
- Company website: http://www.cohesity.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: USA - California - Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://cohesity.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cohesity_Careers/job/USA---California---Remote/Senior-Strategic-Account-Executive---SoCal_R05100?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cohesity-senior-strategic-account-executive-socal/

## About the role

We’re seeking an Senior Strategic 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 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


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cohesity-senior-strategic-account-executive-socal/