About Us: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. Job Title: Client Relationship Manager Location: Kansas City, MO (Onsite) Job ID: SO# 00061278961 The Role: Client Relationship Manager/ Account Executive Essential Functions: · Advise and support clients, offering solutions and tactics to help achieve their business goals while also increasing Cognizant's revenue. · Develop strategic plans that align with client priorities and emphasize tools and services that can improve efficiency, streamline processes, or increase profits. · Strong background and experience in sales and account management · Monitor client satisfaction and update strategies when necessary · Ability to manage RFP/RFI process. · Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. · Create business proposals for clients and management · Negotiate new business contracts with clients Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required Experience: · Minimum 10 years of experience in a client facing role in a consulting firm or an account/engagement management role in the IT professional services offshore/outsourcing industry, within Insurance vertical. · Experience managing Client P&L of $10 + Million dollars including reporting and metric assessment for the account Desired Experience: · Excellent ability and aptitude to influence and communicate effectively with business stakeholders up to the C-Suite · Excellent oral and written communication skills and executive presentation and persuasion skills are required · Experience in the healthcare industry. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted till December 15th, 2024 The annual salary for this position will depend 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!