Solution Sales Executive

Cognizant

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$160,000–$175,000 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $168k
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This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $155,000–$227,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $191k 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 37 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,500–$151,250 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Solution Sales Executive

Solution Sales Executive – Software Engineering Group, Tech joins the Software Engineering Group team to drive growth across key offerings including AI-led Software Product Engineering, Application Modernization, IT Operations, and Quality Assurance Services. This role focuses on identifying, qualifying, and closing new business opportunities while developing strategic plans to penetrate accounts and cross-sell emerging services. The individual will manage the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation and proposal development to executive-level relationship management with CXO stakeholders. Key responsibilities include creating account pipelines, managing RFPs, and collaborating with internal teams to build transformation roadmaps. Required expertise includes a strong background in software product engineering, digital and cloud solutions, and AI-led delivery. The role requires proficiency in agile methodology, greenfield application building, and navigating complex technology domains to solve challenges related to enterprise application modernization and quality engineering.

What you'll do

  • Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities within the Software Engineering Group portfolio.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies and tactics to grow revenue, bookings, and operating margins.
  • Manage the full sales lifecycle including lead generation, pipeline management, and proposal development.
  • Build and maintain relationships with CXO, VP, and Director level clients to establish trusted advisor status.
  • Lead pursuit ownership to win new deals and expand existing accounts based on pre-agreed targets.
  • Create and present account pipelines, QBR presentations, and executive status reports.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to design solutions for AI-led software engineering and application modernization.
  • Respond to and deliver on formal client requests and RFPs.

What we're looking for

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
  • 5+ years of experience as a senior-level application services seller with a track record in selling digital, cloud, and AI solutions.
  • Strong sales background in software product engineering, digital/app modernization, application maintenance, and quality engineering.
  • Experience with AI-led software product definition, delivery, and understanding the drivers of AI transformation.
  • Proven ability to engage and communicate with CXO-level and CXO-1 level executives.
  • Expertise in agile methodology, agentic delivery, and building greenfield applications using cloud and AI native solutions.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience working with diverse teams in a matrixed environment.
  • Certifications in Cloud and AI (preferred); delivery and solutioning background; experience selling into tech companies (preferred).

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