- Job Type: Full-Time
- Function: Sales
- Industry: Enterprise
- Post Date: 04/11/2026
- Website: cohesity.com
- Company Address: 300 Park Ave, Suite 1700, San Jose, California 95110, US
About Cohesity
We’re on a mission to radically simplify how organizations secure and manage their data, while unlocking limitless value. As a leader in data security and management, we make it easy to secure, protect, manage, and derive value from data—across the data center, edge, and cloud.Job Description
Cohesityopens in a new tab 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 recognizedopens in a new tab for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our cultureopens in a new tab.
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?
The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for driving revenue through proactive sales activities, lead nurturing, and deal closure. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with strong communication skills, a passion for sales, and a demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
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Generate and qualify new sales opportunities by engaging inbound leads and executing targeted outbound outreach (phone, email, meetings).
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Conduct discovery conversations to uncover prospect needs, pain points, business drivers, solution fit, and decision-making timelines.
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Research target accounts, identify key decision-makers, and develop tailored engagement strategies using tools such as HG Insights, Marketo, 6sense, ZoomInfo, Outreach, and LinkedIn.
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Identify and build relationships with key partners to extend reach, expand coverage, and accelerate pipeline creation; train and role play with partners on how to build pipeline by positioning Cohesity's SaaS value aligned with GTM initiatives.
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Partner closely with Account Executives, Sales Engineers, and Sales Leadership to execute the go-to-market strategy for the assigned territory, to build and implement territory plans, prioritize accounts, shape deals, and advance qualified opportunities.
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Manage a territory, owning SMB or commercial accounts and selling specific product sets: build and maintain a rolling 3-month pipeline equal to 6X quarterly quota, achieve/exceed quarterly goals, close deals, and upsell/cross-sell opportunities.
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Deliver effective product demos that showcase the value of Cohesity's SaaS solutions; maintain deep knowledge of offerings, product capabilities, industry trends, and top competitors to differentiate effectively.
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Analyze outreach and qualification performance, identify optimization opportunities, and collaborate with leadership on updated strategies, messaging, and processes.
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Mentor and support SDRs and Sales Associates through best-practice sharing, coaching, and onboarding support.
WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
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Passion for sales, with at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
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Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
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Proficient in CRM systems and prospecting tools.
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Skilled in researching companies, conducting cold calls and email campaigns, navigating organizational charts, and using creative strategies to reach prospects.
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Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
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Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Coachable, with a strong desire to learn and apply feedback.
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Demonstrates resilience and grit, quickly recovering from setbacks.
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Exceptional work ethic, consistently striving to exceed targets and outperform peers.
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Collaborative team player, eager to share best practices and support colleagues.
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Self-motivated and driven, committed to ongoing professional growth.
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Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.
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Proficiency in English and Japanese.
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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 talent@cohesity.comopens in a new tab 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.