Cloud & Infrastructure Services - Services Sales Specialist - UAE
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About the Role
Cognizant is hiring a Service Line Specialist for Cloud & Infrastructure Services in Dubai to grow the Middle East business. You will drive sales, manage client relationships, and collaborate with hyperscaler partners.
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Responsibilities
- Responsible for meeting TCV and Revenue goals and other BU objectives for Cloud & Infrastructure Services in Middle East
- Work with the vertical community to define and execute on Account strategy for Cloud & Infrastructure Services business
- Own & drive the pursuit lifecycle Demand generation, Qualification, RFP response, Solution presentations, Commercial response and bid defence
- Leverage and enhance Hyperscaler/ Partner relationships to identify opportunities and drive Infra cloud campaigns
- Build mindshare with clients, vertical stakeholders and partner community through thought leadership and executive briefings
- Maintain excellent sales hygiene in Salesforce and prepare accurate sales forecasts
Requirements
- Experience in selling Cloud & Infrastructure services in the Middle East market in a senior level consulting, client facing role or account management leadership role
- Subject matter expertise across one or more of Digital Workplace services; Hybrid cloud solutions; Public cloud on Azure, AWS & GCP; Security Services
- Proven track record of consistently meeting/exceeding corporate objectives and targets with strong techno commercial skills
- Strong consultative selling background with expertise for Executive level interactions
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual and highly matrixed environment
- Bachelor's degree required OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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The Opportunity
- We are looking for a highly motivated, technically competent and successful Service Line Specialist to grow our Cloud & Infrastructure Services business for Middle East region.
- Service Line Specialists (SLSs) provide deep expertise in a Service Line Practice Area within Cognizant to support the Client Leadership Team to close new and expansion opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for growing Cloud & Infrastructure Services business for Middle East.
- Market Leadership: Responsible for meeting TCV and Revenue goals; Work with vertical community to define and execute on Account strategy; Own & drive the pursuit lifecycle.
- Business Development: Leverage and enhance Hyperscaler/ Partner relationships; Work with Practice & Offering groups to take offerings to market; Build differentiated positioning.
- Build Mindshare & Manage Relationships: Build mindshare with clients, vertical stakeholders and partner community; Client relationship management with CXO, VP and Director; Collaborate across practices.
- Maintain Sales Hygiene: Maintain excellent hygiene across all sales activities in Salesforce; Prepare accurate sales forecasts and reporting; Provide feedback to regional leadership.
Required Experience
- Experience in selling Cloud & Infrastructure services in the Middle East market in a senior level consulting, client facing role or account management leadership role.
- Subject matter expertise across one or more of Digital Workplace services; Hybrid cloud solutions; Public cloud on Azure, AWS & GCP; Security Services.
- Proven track record of consistently meeting/exceeding corporate objectives and targets with strong techno commercial skills to structure large complex deals.
- Strong consultative selling background with the expertise and gravitas for Executive level interactions and relationship management.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual and highly matrixed environment.
- A good understanding of the competitive landscape and partner ecosystems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Any relevant Certifications a plus.
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