Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities. Role-Description Partner Advisor is a dedicated POC for Google Cloud Partners who works through all the stages of business development to build and grow their Google Cloud business and provide the best experiences for end customers. Partner Advisors core responsibilities include:
Account planning and joint business plan alignment
Lead partner discovery and solutions
Optimizing Partner Advantage benefits to make sure partner makes the most of relevant activations, offers and incentives
Enablement planning that starts with foundational credentials and will expand to include practical experience through Delivery Readiness Index and NPS
Drive Technical readiness planning (such as trainings, certifications, Expertise, and Specializations)
Deploying sales and solution plays via GTM activation kits
Equipping partner with go-to-market resources to ensure you are building a healthy pipeline while expanding and renewing existing customers
Drive sales of cloud solutions to partners with proactive approach to identify and qualify new deal opportunities
Provide thought leadership and guidance to partners on cloud products
Manage and grow a portfolio of cloud partnerships
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Sales, Marketing or related field
Min 3 – 5 years of experience working in Partner sales/sales (tech) in Partner Advisory or Partner Business Development roles
English - C1 or above certified for non-natives
Good understanding of cloud technologies and digital transformation concept
Cloud Digital Leader or any other cloud certification is a big advantage
Sales Pipeline management and negotiation skills
Account management and profiling experience is a must
Ability to work against revenue and pipeline related targets as well as work under pressure and tight deadlines
Customer/partner first approach
Being a true team player - ability to work efficiently with multiple stakeholders across different teams
Excellent soft and representational skills
Excellent time management skills
Strategic mindset - ability to think a few steps ahead
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Work timing aligned with respective Partner regions Why Cognizant?
Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment We invest in people and their wellbeing. We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.
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