This role can be based in one of our offices in the EMA region in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh and will imply regular travels in the region. This is your chance to be part of the success story: Cognizant’s Microsoft Business Group Sales team is hiring now and were looking for our next Sales Executive to join us.
The Microsoft Business Group (MBG) is a cloud-first full-service Microsoft partner committed to delivering innovative technology solutions that solve human challenges. We are compelled by our core values to drive transformational results.
Responsibilities
The role is quota-carrying and responsible for selling the MBGs Professional and Managed Services
to new and existing clients in Banking & Financial Services (BFS), Insurance, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail Consumer, Goods Travel & Hospitality, Communications Media & Technology (CMT).
You will lead a virtual team from across the business by
owning the sales cycle. This role combines the skills of hunting, farming and industry selling experience and is a high growth opportunity with excellent earnings potential by meeting and exceeding sales targets within a specific set of accounts.
Functioning as an MBG industry ambassador you will be setting the overall tone in delivering amazing experiences with everyone you interact with
Your profile:
You need to feel comfortable in
leading from the front and show strong ability to
build internal and external networks. You have a mix of strategic thinking and tactical execution and define yourself as a
self-starter.
- Business degree with 10 years + selling professional and managed services to Enterprise Clients with a focus on Enterprise on-premises hybrid and cloud software and services portfolio Microsoft stack including Azure Dynamics365 M365 Data and AI Security CoPilot etc.) and Microsofts Industry clouds
- Skills in navigating within a
Global System Integrator, leveraging channels and managing complex solution sales cycles
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Excellent communication in English and Arabic
- Success in creating and managing of relationships with technology and business decision makers including the
C-suite
- Knowledge of all facets of opportunity and account development & management
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Existing relationships with Microsoft local field teams and understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem is a plus
At Cognizant, we embrace diversity. We believe it’s what helps us thrive. Our goal is to include everyone at the table, and to value and respect their unique voices and backgrounds.
CV in English and we will connect soon.*
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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Job number: 00062210961 Travel required: No Job category: Location: / / / / / / Date published: Jan 15 2025 Employment type: Full-time Work model: Hybrid
