Cohesity 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 recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture.
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?
The Sales Development Representative (SDR) plays a critical role in driving awareness and the adoption of Cohesity’s solutions. This foundational role is suited for individuals passionate about beginning a career in sales. The role is focused on identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the development of a strong and sustainable sales pipeline.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
Respond promptly to inbound leads and proactively reach out to outbound prospects through calls, email, LinkedIn, and other channels to identify needs and generate interest, while working closely with the Marketing team to follow through on inbound leads.
Build and refine targeted outbound prospecting lists, research target accounts, identify key decision-makers, and work daily with tools such as HG Insights, Marketo, 6sense, ZoomInfo, Outreach, and LinkedIn for proactive targeting.
Create and execute multi-channel outreach sequences (phone, email, LinkedIn, etc.) to boost response rates, drive prospect engagement, and increase potential opportunity conversion.
Conduct discovery calls to assess prospective needs, business fit, readiness, and priority; introduce Cohesity solutions; and articulate the value proposition.
Qualify leads using predefined criteria, focusing on high-potential prospects, and schedule meetings with Account Executives to advance opportunities, driving pipeline growth in partnership with field teams.
Partner closely with Account Executives to seamlessly hand off qualified opportunities and support progression through the sales process.
Maintain accurate records of lead activity, meeting outcomes, and key insights to support forecasting and pipeline visibility.
Gain and continuously expand knowledge of Cohesity’s solutions, industry trends, and competitive offerings to tailor outreach and improve messaging based on prospect feedback and market insights.
Participate in role plays with peers or managers to refine skills and improve effectiveness.
WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Must be fluent in English and Swedish.
Enthusiasm for sales, with ideally 1+ year of relevant experience.
Comfortable using CRM and prospecting tools.
Experience with researching companies, cold calling, emailing, and navigating organizational hierarchies.
Confident in making cold calls and handling objections.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Receptive to coaching and continuous feedback.
High level of grit and perseverance in a fast-paced environment.
Strong work ethic and goal-oriented mindset.
Collaborative, team-first attitude with a willingness to share knowledge and best practices.
Self-motivated with a focus on learning and career development.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
College or bachelor’s degree.
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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 [email protected] 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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