Role Overview
Cohesity is hiring a Commercial AE. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in USA - Michigan - Remote. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location.
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.
We’re seeking a Commercial Account Executive to help develop and grow a defined territory. This is anactive, 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 withinenterprise technology—data security and AI‑powered resilience—gaining exposure to complex customerneeds and high‑impact solutions.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
Execute a territory plan focused on net‑new logo acquisition and account growth across a defined set ofenterprise accounts
Build, manage, and progress a qualified sales pipeline, including opportunities you source directly andthose supported through channel partners
Work within complex customer organizations by identifying key stakeholders, building relationships, andengaging with senior decision‑makers as your experience grows
Support and lead customer engagements through discovery, evaluation, proposal development, andsolution 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, andAWS) to support deal execution and expand market reach
Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and forecasting, and contribute to consistent quarterlyperformance
Share customer insights and competitive feedback with the wider sales and product teams to supportcontinuous 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 toalign solutions to customer security and risk requirements
A customer‑focused mindset and strong interest in cybersecurity and data protection, especiallyransomware and recovery
Proven experience selling enterprise technology solutions, ideally within infrastructure, SaaS, oradjacent markets
Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve productivity, organization, and sales effectiveness
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 deepentechnical 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, organization, 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
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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.
Pay Range :
The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.
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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 recruiting@cohesity.com 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Commercial AE position at Cohesity?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Cohesity. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Commercial AE role at Cohesity remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in USA - Michigan - Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Commercial AE at Cohesity earn?
Cohesity has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Commercial AE role at Cohesity posted?
This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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