About the role
As a Service Line Sales Specialist – Software & Platform Engineering, you will make an impact by identifying, qualifying, and closing new business opportunities across Software & Platform Engineering, spanning Digital Experience, Digital Engineering, Enterprise Application Modernization, and Application Development & Maintenance and Quality Assurance services. You will be a valued member of the Software Engineering Group(SEG) sales team and work collaboratively with Client Partners, client leadership teams, and internal Cognizant practice and service-line teams.
In this role, you will
- Lead and champion Cognizant's custom application offerings in market, collaborating across AI-led Legacy Modernization, AI-led SDLC, and Cloud platforms, including Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions
- Partner with Client Partners to develop and implement growth strategies and transformation roadmaps across small and mid-sized Insurance carriers
- Own lead generation, pipeline management, proposal development, and overall solution, and build comprehensive account plans to drive outcomes
- Engage CXO, VP, and Director-level clients, respond to RFPs, and lead pursuits as a pursuit owner to close new and expansion opportunities
- Create and present account pipeline, QBR presentations, and executive status reports, winning new business in line with agreed revenue and total-contract-value targets
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- Experience selling services with specific knowledge in selling digital and cloud solutions, including large-scale Enterprise Application modernization and migration
- Experience in at least one of Digital Experience, Digital Engineering, Enterprise Application Modernization, Application Maintenance/Support, or Quality Assurance, with a good understanding of at least one other area
- Ability to engage CxO-level and CxO-1 level executives in large deal, solution, transition, and transformation shaping discussions
- Understanding of the drivers and enablers of digital transformation, such as Data, Applications, and Cloud, and experience with global service delivery models
- Excellent problem solving, business communication, and client management skills, with demonstrated leadership across highly diverse and matrixed teams
These will help you stand out
- MS or MBA degree
- Strong background in a project environment and application development
- Ability to contribute to new business development efforts and lead multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
- Strong problem-solving abilities with the skills to identify strategic solutions to business problems with enterprise-wide implications
- Good understanding of Property & Casualty and Life & Annuity Insurance
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.
Salary and Other Compensation
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2026.
- The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 - $185,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
- This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
Aanvullende arbeidsinformatie
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