Service Line Sales Executive, Software Engineering Group, Technology Domain

Cognizant

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$98,000–$154,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $126k
$82k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $161,187–$224,260 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $126k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

Cognizant currently has 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,000–$194,000 across 34 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Service Line Sales Executive, Software Engineering Group, Technology Domain

As a Service Line Specialist (SLS) at Cognizant’s Software Engineering Group (SEG), you will drive revenue growth by identifying and closing new business opportunities in AI-led software product engineering, application modernization, IT operations, and quality assurance services. Your day-to-day responsibilities include setting go-to-market strategies, collaborating with client leadership teams to develop transformation roadmaps, and managing high-level client relationships at the CXO level. You will leverage your deep understanding of technology trends and agile methodologies to deliver innovative solutions tailored to clients’ unique contexts. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in senior application services sales roles, a strong track record in selling digital and AI solutions, and familiarity with large-scale enterprise modernization projects using microservices architecture and DevOps practices.

What you'll do

  • Lead Cognizant’s SEG offerings in market and set growth strategy.
  • Develop client strategies and transformation roadmaps with internal teams.
  • Generate leads, manage pipelines, and develop proposals for new business.
  • Engage CXO-level clients to close new deals and expand existing accounts.
  • Present account pipeline updates and executive status reports regularly.

What we're looking for

  • Over 5 years of senior-level application services sales experience with a strong track record in digital/cloud/AI solutions.
  • Proven ability to grow business through tailored strategies and strong client relationships at COO/C-suite levels.
  • Solid understanding of technology industry trends, including software product engineering, agile methodologies, and cloud-native solutions.
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise application modernization using microservices architecture and DevOps practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with highly diverse teams, including conflict resolution and strategic thinking.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels.
  • Familiarity with digital transformation drivers and enablers within companies.

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