Cognizant is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to form an integral part of the continued rapid growth of Cognizant in Saudi, expanding our global service portfolio from Integration, Technology and Outsourcing services for large accounts in Tech & Telco. The role will involve daily exposure to our clients and Cognizant senior management. Reporting into our Client Partner and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this role offers hybrid work-model and will imply regular client visits in Riyadh, KSA.
Client Relationship Managers are key contributors to commercial side of Cognizant IT and Consulting Business. CRM will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients. They support and report into the Client Partner and act as business owners for assigned accounts, leading the day-to-day activities and P&L of these accounts. The CRM works with delivery teams to enhance backlog, optimizing the resource mix and navigating scope changes to ensure client expectations are met. They work towards establishing a positive client experience by conducting client meetings. A CRM's shared measures are signing, revenue and margins of the accounts.
What are you looking for?
- Client Engagement and Growth: Develop and manage relationships with existing clients in Saudi Arabia, identifying new opportunities and expanding current engagements.
- New Business Development: Penetrate accounts where Cognizant’s brand is not yet established, showcasing our capabilities and delivering value propositions that resonate with client needs.
- Proposal Development: Lead the creation of high-quality proposals, ensuring the collaboration of multidisciplinary teams to meet client requirements. Proficient in handling RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and RFIs (Requests for Information) within an international context.
- Opportunity Management: Drive the end-to-end business development process, coordinating with delivery, technical, and pre-sales teams to align solutions with client expectations.
- Strategic Planning: Develop go-to-market strategies tailored for the banking and insurance segments, aligning business objectives with market opportunities.
- 10+ years of experience in a client facing role from previous IT Professional services firms / offshore outsourcing industry with large penetration in the Telco sector
- Experience managing Client P&L +5 million $, including reporting and metric assessment for the account
- Excellent ability and aptitude to influence and communicate effectively with business stakeholders up to the C-Suite
- Proactive mindset, ability to interface at all levels of an organization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic & English
- Lead from the ground mindset and team spirit
- Preferred Experience
- MS or MBA degree
- Proven track record to contribute to new business development in Saudi
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrable problem-solving abilities with the skills to identify strategic solutions to business problems that have enterprise-wide implications.
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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 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 is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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