Cognizant is hiring a Client Partner - Manufacturing Market - Director Grade to form an integral part of the continued rapid growth of Cognizant’s Belgium activities, expanding our global service portfolio from Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services for large accounts.
The role will involve daily exposure to our clients and Cognizant senior management. Based in our headquarter in Bruxelles, this role offers hybrid work model and opportunities to thrive and grow within our Leadership Team.
Overview
Client Partners play a key role in our growth and are tasked with rapid business expansion within their assigned markets and accounts. The Client Partner is the end-to-end owner responsible for overall accounts P&L and senior client relationships; leading business growth with outstanding abilities in building relationships at the CxO level and an extensive network of executives. He/She drives activities to enhance revenues, improve operating margin, and foster employee growth and development. Must bring outstanding consulting skills and a deep appreciation of IT tools, techniques, systems, and solutions.
Your Role
Drive profitable growth through identifying and leading all aspects of the closure of new, renewal, and expansion opportunities in the Market Unit / vertical
Develop client engagement strategies and quantify costs of pursuit
Lead accountability against Measurable Revenue/Profit Growth within set timelines
Be part of senior management reviews for the performance metrics of the market, liaise with delivery, operations and finance teams.
Lead a team of Account Managers & Account Executives
Collaborate with multiple service lines, innovation teams and business teams in Cognizant to formulate a business plan and implement it at market and account level
Be Responsible for execution and customer satisfaction in all the revenue portfolios
Identify and forge partnerships and tap into existing alliance partnerships of Cognizant
Shape the thought leadership agenda and actively drive execution of the innovation agenda
Focus on developing a plan to increase the visibility of Cognizant in the account relationship and in the Manufacturing & Logistics Market Unit
Your background to succeed :
15+ years in a client facing role or account leadership role, in an IT professional services firm
Proven C-suite network in Manufacturing & Logistics accounts in Belgium
Experience of leading diverse teams, cultivating and collaborating in a multi-cultural environment with global service delivery model
In-depth understanding of business problem domain, technology, and services solution domains
A strong performance track record of leading different portfolios-ranging from sales, new sales, programs, and existing annuity business
Ability to navigate a large organization, work in a multifaceted matrix and have the power of persuasion through content and confidence
Ability to lead a client P&L of 30m €+, including reporting and metric assessment for the account
The ability to conceptualize, analyze, build blueprint for business transformations and present solutions
Proven ability to contribute to new business development efforts and to lead and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
At Cognizant, we embrace diversity. We believe it’s what helps us thrive. Our goal is to include everyone at the table, and to value and respect their unique voices and backgrounds.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
