Sme - sales & Support

Ads Sales Specialist

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Ads Sales Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for digital advertising, and a proven track record in outbound sales. As an Ads Sales Specialist, you will work to grow existing accounts, while leveraging your expertise in Ads and sales strategies to exceed targets and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outbound Sales: Prospect and engage with potential clients through outbound calls, emails, and other communication channels to optimize Ads services.
• Sales Strategy: Understand client needs and propose Ads solutions that align with their business goals.
• Achieving Sales Targets: Meet and exceed monthly/quarterly sales quotas while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients to drive loyalty and repeat business.
• Ads Expertise: Provide clients with insights and guidance on optimizing their Ads campaigns to maximize ROI.
• Reporting: Track sales progress, report on key metrics, and maintain accurate records of client interactions and sales activities.
• Leverage AI: Understanding and use of AI in sales activities. Proven ability to use AI tools on the job.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field.

Experience: 2+ years of outbound sales experience, preferably in digital advertising, Ads, or similar digital platform services.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage clients and convey technical information clearly.

Sales Experience: Strong background in sales, particularly in outbound sales, is highly preferred.

A valid Ads certification. Knowledge of digital marketing trends and strategies.

Ability to build relationships quickly with decision-makers at all levels.

Strong negotiation and closing skills.

Additional Information:

Night Shift: This position requires working night shifts to support international clients. Flexibility is essential.

Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.