Retail Client Partner

Retail Client Partner

Location: East Coast

Job Summary

As a Client Partner you will leverage your extensive experience in Profitability Analysis Sales and Marketing and Business Relationship Management to drive strategic initiatives and enhance client satisfaction. You will play a pivotal role in aligning financial strategies with business goals ensuring optimal profitability and cost management. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of Finance and Accounting with a focus on stakeholder management and business analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of profitability analysis frameworks to optimize financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee sales and marketing strategies to enhance client engagement and drive revenue growth.
• Provide expert guidance in business relationship management to strengthen client partnerships and ensure long-term success.
• Conduct comprehensive business analysis and planning to align financial strategies with organizational objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to ensure effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Develop and implement cost management strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business transformation initiatives and achieve desired outcomes.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in profitability and cost management.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance team capabilities in business analysis and planning.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of financial strategies and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support the development of innovative solutions to address complex business challenges and drive growth.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards to mitigate risks and protect organizational interests.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to provide insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Possess a strong background in Finance and Accounting with a focus on profitability analysis and cost management.
• Demonstrate expertise in sales and marketing strategies to drive client engagement and revenue growth.
• Exhibit excellent business relationship management skills to foster strong client partnerships.
• Have a proven track record in business analysis and planning to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Show proficiency in stakeholder management to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Display advanced analytical skills to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About Us

Cognizant 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. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

Other Employment-Related Information

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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While our system allows applications in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes. Further, for roles located in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required to communicate with our global clients.