Deal Desk Analyst
Cognizant
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About Cognizant
Cognizant is a global organization serving clients across multiple industries with a deep set of offerings provided by our practice areas and supported by corporate and enabling functions. Employing roughly 270,000 talented associates worldwide, Cognizant is dedicated to anticipating and solving clients’ toughest problems and enabling them to thrive in the digital era. Join us and Be Cognizant!
About the Deal Desk Analyst Role
The Deal Desk Analyst provides essential manual contract drafting support for the Deal Strategy team, focusing on medium complexity agreements. The Deal Strategy team is responsible for drafting, structuring, and executing pricing agreements that clients sign. The Deal Desk Analyst supports the team by handling more straightforward contract drafting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft basic contracts, amendments, and adjustments.
- Ensure all required approvals are obtained for accurate execution.
- Deliver a fluctuating volume of tasks within defined timelines while maintaining consistent quality.
- Provide guidance to Sales on best practices for deal management and contract structuring.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Salesforce case management experience.
- 3+ years in a deal support role within a tech environment.
- Proven track record in managing manual and automated processes.
Why Join Cognizant?
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: Earn well while enjoying great perks.
- Career Growth: Clear paths for promotions and skill development.
- Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values you.
- Comprehensive Training: We’ve got you covered, even without extensive prior experience.
- Exciting Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing industry.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today!
Key skills/competency
- Contract Drafting
- Deal Strategy
- Pricing Agreements
- Salesforce
- Deal Management
- Process Management
- Analytical Skills
- Negotiation Support
- Compliance
- Communication
- Technology Sales
How to Get Hired at Cognizant
- Research Cognizant's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Deal Desk Analyst: Highlight experience in contract drafting, Salesforce case management, and deal support using keywords from the job description.
- Prepare for deal strategy questions: Showcase your understanding of pricing agreements, sales process support, and process management skills during interviews.
- Emphasize problem-solving abilities: Be ready to discuss how you've handled complex deal scenarios or process improvements at Cognizant.
- Network within Cognizant: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn to gain insights and potentially an internal referral for the Deal Desk Analyst role.
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