Client Relationship Manager (CRM) for Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality (RCGTH)
Level: Associate Director
Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Candidates must reside in Miami, FL or be willing to relocate.
Work Model: Onsite / Client-facing
About the Role
Client Relationship Managers (CRMs) are key contributors to the commercial success of Cognizant’s IT and Consulting business. In this high‑visibility role, you will act as a business owner for assigned client accounts, partnering closely with the Client Partner to manage day‑to‑day operations, drive account growth, and ensure delivery excellence.
You will be responsible for managing account P&L, expanding existing engagements, identifying new opportunities, and fostering strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. This role requires strong business acumen, leadership capability, and a proactive, growth‑oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key client stakeholders
- Develop a deep understanding of client environments, priorities, and challenges
- Partner with clients to define business problems and co‑create innovative solutions
- Drive renewals, extensions, and expansion opportunities, including proactive RFPs and bids
- Monitor industry trends relevant to client businesses and introduce forward‑looking ideas
- Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact for assigned clients
- Own backlog growth, including renewals and extensions of existing engagements
- Lead onsite project teams and ensure alignment with client expectations and objectives
Success Measures
- Revenue growth and margin performance
- Client satisfaction and retention
- Employee engagement and retention
- Renewal win rates and overall account profitability
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of experience in a client‑facing role within a consulting firm or IT professional services / outsourcing environment
- Proven experience managing client P&L of $15M+, including financial reporting and metric analysis
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desired Industry Experience
- Demonstrated industry experience in Travel & Hospitality is strongly desired, including exposure to one or more of the following:
- Cruise lines, airlines, hotels, resorts, or travel services organizations
- Customer-facing, high-availability, or safety‑critical operational environments
- Experience applying industry knowledge to improve service delivery, operational reliability, customer experience, and compliance.
- Exposure to crew management systems, workforce scheduling, or operations platforms within Travel & Hospitality is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA
- Background in project‑based environments and application development
- Demonstrated success in new business development and account expansion
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to develop strategic, enterprise‑level solutions
- Comfort working across diverse industries and with both technical and non‑technical audiences
Salary and Other Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is $160,000 - $175,000 USD.
This position is also eligible for additional discretionary performance‑based compensation, subject to the terms of the applicable plan and individual performance.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this role and is determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs at the time of hire.
Benefits
Cognizant offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and a range of wellbeing, learning, and professional development programs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees can thrive.
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.
