Typical Responsibility
· Lead business development activities to hunt net new logo within China region
· Proactively build relationships with potential clients to gain a greater understanding of current/future business needs.
· Research the customer landscape (technology investments, pain areas, incumbent vendors) and push Cognizant solutions
· Responsible for complete stakeholder management during entire pursuit cycle and maintain relationships with multiple touchpoints within the ecosystem involving, Pursuit team, Delivery, Solution, SMEs and business Consulting.
· Lead/own the relationship on strategic, tactical, and operational level with the client.
· Effective sales pipeline management (generating the required ratio of pipeline opportunities in-line with achieving personal target)
· Establish self as a trusted advisor with the client C-suite through an in-depth understanding of the client as well as industry
· Experience of working in a Tier 1 SI/consulting firm with good connects with C-level executives
· Works independently to manage the whole program and respective stakeholders
· Drive client value creation
Ø Understanding the client’s business, priorities, and leadership agenda
Ø Co-create with the client, articulate transformation, and drive innovation agenda for the client
· Sales experience in C2G (China to Global) is preferred
· Industry coverage in any 2 verticals: Manufacturing, Retail, Hi Tech and Life Sciences
· 12+ year experience with relevant education in Engineering/MBA
Required competencies
· General understanding of sales and demonstrate interest in learning the organizational sales function & domain coverage
· Basic understanding of entire sales approach, methodology, tools, processes, general research & consulting approaches
· Proven hunting abilities for new accounts and outstanding track record in account management
· Highly motivated individuals to augment Cognizant’s aggressive growth plans
· Possess drive and perseverance to ensure all opportunities that are uncovered are pursued
· An excellent communicator: articulate and persuasive, and possesses exceptional interpersonal skills
· Willingness to make short travels with India/other geos
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.
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.
