Senior Director, AI Software Sales & Growth

Cognizant; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401(k) plan

Paid holidays plus PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Service Line Sales Executive for the Software Engineering Group to lead growth across SEG offerings such as AI-led product engineering, modernisation and IT operations. You will drive revenue, bookings and operating margin in a portfolio of accounts with strategic account planning and cross-functional collaboration.

The role demands engaging CXO-level executives, shaping solutions, owning pursuits and coordinating with client partners and markets teams to close high-value

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior-level application services sales experience with a track record in selling digital/cloud/AI solutions.
• Ability to engage COO-level executives in large deals and transformation discussions.
• Excellent communication and client management skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion SEG offerings in the market.
• Set the go-to-market and growth strategy for SEG in assigned portfolio.
• Collaborate across multiple practices and offerings to develop client strategy.
• Manage lead generation, pipeline, proposals and solution ownership.
• Close new and expansion opportunities with client leadership teams.

Skills

Senior-level sales leadership

Relationship management

Strategic account planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital/AI solutions

Education

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Service Line Sales Executive for the Software Engineering Group to lead growth across SEG offerings such as AI-led product engineering, modernisation and IT operations. You will drive revenue, bookings and operating margin in a portfolio of accounts with strategic account planning and cross-functional collaboration.

The role demands engaging CXO-level executives, shaping solutions, owning pursuits and coordinating with client partners and markets teams to close high-value