Salesforce.com Service Line Sales Executive

We are looking for complex, results oriented, experienced field sales executives keen to be part of a results-oriented culture accelerating digital change for our large, complex clients. Service Line Sales Specialists (SLS) are field sales executives passionate about creating, pursuing and closing opportunities in nominated industry markets. We work closely with and within client accounts to support vertical market alignment.
SLS provide deep expertise in one or more of the DB&T Practice or Business areas to support Cognizants client account teams in vertical markets and their account expansion plans into new markets and business areas. They are usually assigned into existing markets and some SLS will also engage in new logo markets.
The Service Line Specialist will be a trusted advisor to both the client and the Cognizant Client Partner blending strategic, tactical and hard-working sales experience.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver sales results and supply to revenue growth for DB&T and nominated industries
Grow pipeline through existing accounts and if appropriate, new logo accounts
Bring a hunting mentality to all market and sales opportunities shape and share value propositions
Promote solution sales models and longer value-based contracts
Cultivate and share a relevant industry or technology point of view (POV) with clients and peers to increase Cognizants value to our clients
Bring cultural awareness and interpersonal savvy to navigate sophisticated client collaborator environments
Work to close deals using sales best practices such as client call plans, win strategies, close plans and Cognizant sales tools and methodologies such as the Deal Health Checklist
Nurture client relationships to develop further growth and cross selling opportunities at CxOs levels
Be knowledgeable on the DB&T offerings, products, credentials and case studies
Actively participate and collaborate in the DB&T sales teams and with the account/client teams
Where relevant, build and maintain productive mutual working relationships with alliance partner counterparts
Build, drive and deliver sales forecasts for deals that meet or exceed budgets in visible and predictable manner using the Cognizant SFDC CRM tool Winzone
Ensure Winzone is regularly updated at least weekly with all details on sales activities
Participate as required in regular sales pipeline and review cadences
Give constructively and creatively into the client account planning and pipeline generation activities led by Cognizant industries and business units
Give to proposal development either directly or in collaboration with bid management and solution architect teams
Identify early renewal opportunities that can be enhanced into transformation client conversations
Qualifications
Salesforce Experience with multiple Salesforce Clouds such as Sales, Marketing, Service, Commerce etc
3+ years + experience in IT services and sales in large enterprise organizations
Consistent track record of sales experience and success delivering to and exceeding sales quotas
Experience developing opportunity pipelines, qualifying high priority deals, and winning new business with agreed targets
Experience closing sales with a specific emphasis on growing sales. Specifically, winning new deals in customer accounts in line with pipeline planning and pre-agreed targets.
Recent experience working for IT professional services or management consulting firm(s)
Deep experience in one or more of the DB&T service line practices and business groups
Excellent problem solving, business communication (written & oral) skills
Well organized and experience with being adaptable to client needs
Mature client engagement and leadership skills - ability to build client relationships; strengthening partnerships by focusing on exceptional client experience, risk management and value realization built on the foundation of Cognizant leadership capabilities
Bachelor's degree required OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Under normal (non-pandemic) conditions, typically up to 50% travel is required.
Why Cognizant Salesforce
Cognizant is one of the top 2 GSIs and is a trusted leader in crafting, implementing, and driving ground-breaking experiences using Salesforce solutions.
We have 9800+ Salesforce-skilled people globally
Ranked #3 total number of certifications with overall 4.77/5 rating in Salesforce ecosystem
2400+ projects for 800+ clients, many of which are Fortune 500 companies
Powered by our world-class global delivery, our unique partnership is based on our shared obsession with helping our clients create ground-breaking experiences
Cognizant's Salesforce services span across Consulting & Advisory services, design, implementation, and continuous value improvement.
7 Innovation Partner Awards (Industry and market awards and rated the no.1 in 2 Industry Segments
Applications will be accepted until 03/05/2024.
The annual salary for this position is between $180,000.00 190,000.00+ depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
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Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Feb 05 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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