Cognizant
Account Manager (Associate Director) - Public Sector, Central Government
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About The Role
As an Account Manager, you will make an impact by owning and expanding strategic accounts within the UK Central Government space, driving revenue growth and delivering high-value digital transformation solutions. You will work collaboratively with delivery leaders, consulting teams, and client stakeholders to maximise account performance and client satisfaction.
In This Role, You Will
- Own and grow a portfolio of Central Government accounts, with full responsibility for commercial performance
- Identify, shape, and close new business and expansion opportunities within existing client engagements
- Lead account strategy, including revenue growth, margin optimisation, and long-term planning
- Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure successful execution and client satisfaction
- Build strong client relationships and deliver a positive client experience
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Work model
This is a hybrid position requiring time each week in a client or Cognizant office in the United Kingdom. We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible and support a healthy work-life balance through wellbeing programmes.
What you need to have to be considered
- Experience managing and expanding Central Government or Public Sector accounts
- Understanding of UK Public Sector procurement frameworks such as DOS and G-Cloud
- Experience in a quota-bearing sales or account leadership role with consistent target achievement
- Track record selling technology and consulting services (Data & AI, Cloud, Digital Engineering, etc.)
- Experience negotiating and closing large, complex deals
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- Experience within global consulting organisations and leading distributed teams
- Strong commercial acumen with P&L responsibility
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Understanding of digital transformation in government
- Experience working in complex, matrixed environments
We’re excited to meet people who share our ambition and can make an impact. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.
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