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Senior Account Manager - Insurance

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Cognizant France is hiring a Senior Account Manager - Associate Director to form an integral part of the continued rapid growth of Cognizant’s French Sales team, expanding our global service portfolio from Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing services for large accounts in France. The role will involve daily exposure to our clients and Cognizant senior management, and is based in Paris, la défense and offers hybrid work model

Overview : 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 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 margin, revenue, client satisfaction & employee retention.

What are you looking for?

  • Client Management: Develop and maintain strong long-lasting relationships within a set of clients within Insurance sector
  • Account Growth: Identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts and be responsible for a portfolio of several millions
  • Solution Delivery: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our IT solutions according to client needs and objectives.
  • Client Advocacy: Act as the voice of the client within the company ensuring their needs and feedback are communicated and addressed.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on account performance including key metrics and client satisfaction.
  • Problem Resolution: Address and resolve any issues or concerns raised by clients promptly and effectively.
  • Insurance Market Insights: Stay informed about industry trends and developments through our partnership with Hyperscalers, specific trainings and success stories from other geos

  • Drive RFPs / proactive bids with regards to renewals, extensions, and expansion

  • A place to exceed goals with purpose and bring bold ideas to the table
  • Shape your trajectory across a global enterprise that rewards initiative and sustained commercial success.

What are we looking for :

  • 10 + years of experience in a client facing role from previous IT Professional services firms / offshore outsourcing industry.
  • Aptitude to influence and communicate effectively with business stakeholders up to the C-Suite
  • Proactive mindset, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and in English
  • Ability to build multi-tower offers : Core Insurance, IA, Automation, Move to cloud, software development...
  • Build and review contracts with Legal teams, own your subjects from the beginning of the opporutnity to the end of the delivery

  • Ability to listen with intent, build genuine connections, surface critical concerns, and translate them into effective, value-driven solutions

Preferred Experience

  • Success in one tranformation deal within Insurance or Banking & Financial Service
  • Detail oriented and able to manage and maintain all facets of complex assignments.
  • Demonstrable problem-solving abilities with the skills to identify strategic solutions to business problems that have enterprise-wide implications.

  • Demonstrate the flexibility to work among diverse corporate environments and technical and non-technical audiences

At Cognizant, we embrace diversity. We believe it’s what helps us thrive. Our goal is to include everyone at the table, and to value and respect their unique voices and backgrounds.

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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.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities explore new technologies, industries and locations—and build the skills you need to grow your career.

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Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

Your path to Cognizant

Here’s a peek at our hiring process. Keep in mind that not every candidate advances through each step and the process may vary by role and location. Learn more in our candidate FAQs.

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Step 1: Apply to the right opportunity

Find an open role that matches your skills and career goals and show us why you’re the person for the job. Don’t see the right opportunity? Consider joining our Talent Community.

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Step 2: Connect with your recruiter

If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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