Service Line Sales Director - IoT

Cognizant; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and Time Off

401(k) plan

Résumé du poste

Cognizant is seeking a senior, consultative sales leader to drive Service Line Sales Director - IoT Practice with a primary focus on Manufacturing clients. This role owns a portfolio spanning Product Engineering, ER&D, Industrial IoT, and smart Manufacturing, partnering with Fortune 500 clients on Industry 4.0 journeys.

The Service Line Specialist will manage revenue growth, pipeline, and demand forecasting, engaging executive stakeholders and translating engineering capabilities into business

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of success in Sales, business development, or growth roles within Manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in industrial and process manufacturing engineering domains, Industry 4.0 and Smart manufacturing.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and sell consultatively to senior executives and C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong technical acumen translating IoT capabilities into business outcomes.
• Experience working with ecosystem partners such as hyperscalers and specialized technology providers.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
• Ability to operate across all organizational levels in a complex, global, matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Define and execute growth strategies and pipeline plans across Industry 4.0, Manufacturing Ops Mgmt, MES, WES, Asset Performance Management, Digital Thread, PLM, Product Engineering, and ER&D offerings.
• Own and grow a portfolio of Manufacturing accounts with responsibility for revenue, bookings, and profitability.
• Build and sustain senior executive relationships with client stakeholders and Cognizant leaders.
• Develop and manage account plans with Client Partners, expanding relationships and acquiring new strategic clients.
• Lead end-to-end sales cycles including opportunity identification, qualification, solution shaping, proposals, and RFP responses.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to validate solution scope, cost models, and commercial structures.
• Partner with internal solution and industry leaders to create differentiated, value-driven offerings.
• Manage financial forecasting, pipeline hygiene, and demand planning for the portfolio.
• Operate within a matrixed organization to achieve annual revenue and total contract value targets.

Connaissances

Sales leadership

Consultative selling

Executive engagement

Industry 4.0

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Outils

CRM systems

Description du poste

Cognizant is seeking a senior, consultative sales leader to drive Service Line Sales Director - IoT Practice, with a primary focus on Manufacturing clients. This role is responsible for accelerating revenue growth across Product Engineering, ER&D, Industrial IoT, and smart Manufacturing solutions by partnering with Fortune 500 clients on their Industry 4.0 journeys.

The Service Line Specialist will own a portfolio of Manufacturing accounts, develop and execute growth strategies, and collaborate closely with global delivery, solution, and industry teams. The role carries full P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, total contract value, pipeline development, and demand forecasting. Success requires strong domain expertise, executive-level client engagement, and the ability to translate complex engineering capabilities into business value.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute growth strategies and pipeline plans across Industry 4.0, Manufacturing Operations Management, MES, WES, Asset Performance Management, Digital Thread, PLM, Product Engineering, and ER&D offerings
• Own and grow a portfolio of Manufacturing accounts with responsibility for revenue, bookings, and profitability
• Build and sustain senior executive relationships with client stakeholders and internal Cognizant leaders
• Develop and manage account plans in partnership with Client Partners, focusing on expanding existing relationships and acquiring new strategic clients
• Lead end-to-end sales cycles including opportunity identification, qualification, solution shaping, proposals, and RFP responses
• Collaborate with delivery teams to validate solution scope, cost models, and commercial structures
• Partner with internal solution and industry leaders to create differentiated, value-driven offerings
• Manage financial forecasting, pipeline hygiene, and demand planning for the assigned portfolio
• Operate effectively within a matrixed organization while achieving annual revenue and total contract value targets

Required Qualifications

• 12–15 years of demonstrated success in Sales, business development, or growth roles within the Manufacturing sector
• Deep expertise in industrial and process manufacturing engineering domains, including Industry 4.0 and Smart manufacturing.
• Proven ability to engage, influence, and sell consultatively to senior executives and C-suite stakeholders
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to translate engineering and IoT capabilities into business outcomes
• Experience working with ecosystem partners such as hyperscalers and specialized technology providers
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and persuasion skills
• Ability to operate across all organizational levels in a complex, global, matrixed environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior consulting experience in engineering, digital manufacturing, or industrial transformation programs
• Demonstrated thought leadership in IoT, digital engineering, or manufacturing transformation
• Experience driving large, multi-year deals with Fortune 500 manufacturing clients
• Strong understanding of manufacturing industry trends, customer pain points, and emerging opportunities across IoT and engineering services

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 to $175,000+ depending on 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

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.