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Cognizant Business Development Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 14 Feb 2024

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Business Development Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Podili Rajyalakshmi

posted on 14 Feb 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Technical test case study coding

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is this job rule
  • Q2. Company international services call centre
  • Q3. Only with girls not allow this job boys only with girls
  • Q4. This company us base company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Communication skills group discussion and customer services in have that's my advice

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is your aptittude for handling business development?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong aptitude for business development with experience in identifying opportunities, building relationships, and closing deals.

    • Proven track record of identifying and pursuing new business opportunities

    • Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders

    • Ability to analyze market trends and develop effective strategies

    • Experience in negotiating and closing deals

    • Strong communication an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How large a deal have you handled?
  • Ans. I have handled deals.as large as 500 crore and complex engagement with different product lines and stitching the entire story together
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. How can you handle conflicting engagements
  • Ans. I will prioritize and keep folks in the team including managers updated on where we would likely be given the nature of the different parallel project
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q4. Have you worked with global clients and their asks?
  • Q5. Yes we have worked with engagements for Vodafone Global and global clients like Amazon, GE, Tesla etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest , open and clear and if the team asks you to rate yourself on parameters think of rating yourself objectively and not give yourself 10 of 10 everywhere. Showcase your strengths and business acumen and lead the interview to your experience.

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Situation Based Basic formulas rolls and responsibilities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Great leadership team to work with, Good learning,

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How do you manage conflicts within team

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Non Bias answers helps in setting the right impression.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical questions on inventory procees

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As I already worked in inventory team in previous company, was able to answer all technical questions.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About process and total experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be attentive. Always provide answer to the point. Explain your full experience in good and accurate manner. You need to provide full and constrictive information about your process/operation knowledge

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details of LOI, articles of UCP, scope of ISBP
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be well prepared about UCP articles and have a good overview on ISBP.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Accounting question asked
  • Q2. Answer has been given accordingly

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was an average interview. If you have good experience of MNC culture and you have short notice period of your existing company then they can hire you.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Related to Accounts Payable, Rules and Principles of Accounts and about your previous job experiences if experienced

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Cool, Don't be nervous,Be confident

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2017. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How much is the length of all India roads
  • Ans. 

    The length of all India roads is approximately 5.5 million kilometers.

    • The total length of all India roads is estimated to be around 5.5 million kilometers.

    • India has one of the largest road networks in the world.

    • The road network in India includes national highways, state highways, district roads, and village roads.

    • The length of national highways alone is over 100,000 kilometers.

    • The road infrastructure plays a crucial ro...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Experience

General Tips: Be specific and attentive
Skills: Analytical Skills, Leadership
Duration: <1 week

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Business Development Manager interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical and Assignment.
How to prepare for Cognizant Business Development Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are bdm, B2B Sales, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence and IT Sales.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Business Development Manager interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Business Development Manager interview -

  1. What is your aptittude for handling business developmen...read more
  2. Yes we have worked with engagements for Vodafone Global and global clients like...read more
  3. Only with girls not allow this job boys only with gi...read more

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