Experience Partner – Retail & Consumer Goods
Location: Remote with desired locations as: Toronto, NYC, Atlanta, Dallas
Work Model: Remote with travel (20–40%)
About the Role
Cognizant is seeking an Experience Partner – Retail & Consumer Goods to join the Cognizant Moment team. This role sits at the center of demand generation, blending sales leadership, solution development, storytelling, and client relationship management.
You will partner closely with account teams and clients to identify growth opportunities, craft compelling solutions, and drive measurable business outcomes for leading retail & consumer goods organizations.
About Cognizant Moment
Cognizant Moment is focused on reinventing experience in an AI-enabled world. The team combines deep industry expertise, data insights, and generative AI to help clients deliver personalized, innovative experiences across marketing, commerce, digital products, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Demand Generation
- Develop and execute sales strategies aligned to retail & consumer goods industry trends
- Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities
- Partner with clients to define business challenges and opportunity areas
Lead Solution Development
- Lead cross-functional pursuit teams
- Shape deal structure, pricing, and overall value proposition
- Create compelling narratives and proposals that differentiate Cognizant
Strengthen Client Relationships
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
- Build executive-level relationships across sales, marketing, product, IT and business teams
- Drive client satisfaction and long-term account growth
Collaborate Across the Organization
- Align with internal account teams, consulting groups, and service lines
- Orchestrate capabilities across Cognizant to deliver integrated solutions
- Support ongoing client engagements and expansion opportunities
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in sales, client partnership, or solutioning roles
- Background in SI, digital agency, consulting, or account leadership environments
- Experience working with retail & consumer goods industry clients
- Demonstrated success in pipeline development and deal closure
- Strong ability to translate business challenges into scalable solutions
Preferred Skills
- Experience across digital experience domains (marketing, commerce, product design, content, platforms)
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills
- Deep understanding of retail & consumer goods industry trends and ecosystem
- Expertise in proposal development, GTM strategy, and sales planning
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
Work Environment & Travel
- Remote role with required travel to client sites
- Travel expectation: approximately 20–40%
Compensation & Benefits (U.S. Pay Transparency)
The annual base salary for this position is: $140,000 – $165,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
This role is also eligible for:
- Discretionary annual incentive program
Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: Compensation and benefits are subject to change in accordance with applicable laws.
Why Join Cognizant
- Work on industry-leading digital experience solutions
- Collaborate with experts in AI, Adobe, Salesforce, Commerce, and Digital Products
- Be part of a global, collaborative, and innovative culture
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2026.
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.
