Cognizant is currently recruiting for the position of Associate Director – Business Development. This role is open to candidates with an MBA or Engineering Graduate degree, including freshers. The job is based in Chennai. As an Associate Director – Business Development at Cognizant, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and expansion of the company’s business operations. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates who are passionate about business development and eager to embark on a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.
Company Name: Cognizant
Job Role: ASSOC DIR- BIZ DEVELOPMENT
Education Required: MBA / Engineering Graduate
Experience Required: Freshers
Job Location: Chennai
Role and Responsibilities:
- Review and Ensure alignment of proposal response to client objectives for all bids within their portfolio.
- Ensure the creation of Bid team by engaging with appropriate stakeholders.
- Own customer presentations by laying the framework and guiding the team to create the content.
- Set presales standards and guidelines for the team.
- Ensure adherence to compliance initiatves Bid Management process in line with laid down templates, tools and approval matrices within their portfolio.
- Assist in business process and operational process mapping.
- Establish & manage pursuit calendar.
- Manage internal governance Solution/ delivery/ Business approvals and signoffs are taken before submission of proposal to the customer.
- Assist Client Partners in Account Planning and execution of these plans.
- Bid resourcing bid team formation by reach out To solutioning, Finance, commercial, delivery.
- Work with the onsite/ business (as applicable) team on new customer prospects(unless its a large opportunity).
- Own the response to opportunities in terms of quality (content and form), timelines and completeness.
- In addition, carry out all activities of a BD Lead for medium/large sized bidsSolution Design & articulation.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- MBA / Engineering Graduate with relevant industry experience.
- Business Process.
- Procure to Pay – Payroll.
