We’re looking for an ENTERPRISE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE to help develop and grow a defined territory. This is an active, hands‑on sales role where you’ll focus on prospecting, building pipeline, and closing opportunities, while also supporting the expansion of existing accounts. You’ll work in a fast‑moving space within enterprise technology— data security and AI‑powered resilience—gaining exposure to complex customer needs and high‑impact solutions.

HOW YOU’ll SPEND YOUR TIME HERE: Execute a territory plan focused on net‑current logo acquisition and account growth across a defined set of enterprise accounts

Build, manage, and progress a qualified sales pipeline, including opportunities you source directly and those supported through channel partners

Work within complex customer organizations by identifying key stakeholders, building relationships, and engaging with senior decision‑makers as your experience grows

Support and lead customer engagements through discovery, evaluation, proposal development, and solution alignment, with guidance from Sales Engineers and leadership

Develop and deliver clear, value‑based proposals that connect Cohesity’s platform to customer security, resilience, and operational needs

Collaborate closely with channel partners and technology alliances (including NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, and AWS) to support deal execution and expand market reach

Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and forecasting, and contribute to consistent quarterly performance

Share customer insights and competitive feedback with the wider sales and product teams to support continuous improvement 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.

A customer‑focused mindset and strong interest in cybersecurity and data protection, especially ransomware and recovery

Proven experience selling enterprise technology solutions, ideally within infrastructure, SaaS, or adjacent markets

Evidence of success contributing to net‑new customer acquisition and growing existing accounts

Foundational understanding of data security and backup technologies, with a willingness to deepen technical knowledge Familiarity with Cohesity solutions (DataProtect, DataHawk, SmartFiles) is a plus

Exposure to platforms such as NetBackup, Backup Exec, or InfoScale is helpful but not required

Comfort working with channel partners, with an interest in developing co‑selling skills

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to customers and internal stakeholders

Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve productivity, organisation, and sales effectiveness

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience

Professional English language proficiency for customer and internal communication

Willingness to travel as required

Candidates from Bangalore and 10+ years experience selling into Hyderabad, Chennai & Bangalore market will be preferred.

Candidate should have 10+ years selling to CIO/ CISO

Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and support high-quality decision-making.

📌 Direct Sales-Enterprise Account Executive (Bengaluru)
🏢 Cohesity
📍 Bengaluru