Service Line Specialist – EPS SAP, UK
About the role
As a Service Line Specialist – EPS SAP, UK, you will make an impact by driving growth for Cognizant’s SAP services business across new and existing enterprise clients throughout the UK.
You will be a valued member of the EPS SAP team and work collaboratively with industry and field sales teams, SAP, hyperscalers and internal solution specialists. You will identify client needs, shape relevant digital transformation solutions and lead opportunities through the end-to-end sales cycle.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow Cognizant’s SAP services business across new and existing enterprise clients in the UK.
- Identify, qualify and progress opportunities within a defined portfolio of target accounts, building a sustainable pipeline of SAP transformation engagements.
- Lead the end-to-end sales process, from initial client engagement and opportunity qualification through solution development, negotiation and closure.
- Achieve annual revenue and total contract value targets for the EPS SAP business.
- Collaborate with clients, SAP, hyperscalers, field sales teams and internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into compelling digital solutions.
- Build trusted, long-term relationships with senior client stakeholders and clearly communicate Cognizant’s SAP capabilities and value proposition.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in Cognizant’s Bishopsgate office in London, with travel to client sites also required.
Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programmes.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. These may change depending on the project you are engaged in and evolving business or client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- Demonstrable sales or business development experience within SAP services, with a track record of selling complex transformation solutions to enterprise clients.
- Strong knowledge of the UK digital services market, including relevant industry trends, client challenges and opportunities within the SAP ecosystem.
- Experience developing target-account plans, building qualified sales pipelines and presenting service offerings and value propositions to senior stakeholders.
- A strong understanding of SAP services, ERP market trends, digital transformation and the adoption of intelligent enterprise solutions.
- Proven experience leading complex, end-to-end sales cycles involving multiple client, partner and internal stakeholders.
- Strong executive communication, relationship-building and commercial negotiation skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
These will help you stand out
- Established relationships with enterprise clients and senior decision-makers across the UK.
- Experience collaborating directly with SAP and major hyperscalers to shape joint client solutions.
- A strong record of achieving annual revenue and total contract value targets for SAP or related enterprise technology services.
- Experience working within a global, matrixed consulting or technology services organisation.
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; an MBA or other advanced qualification would be advantageous.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
