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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 in Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About skills.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be cool always and focus towards your goal set.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell your job profile?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare before going for any round

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Scenario on people management
  • Q2. Situational based answer given

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and subject matter expert of your Doma8n

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 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 Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About role in previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in the interview, read job profile carefully before interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic information - Go through your resume
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Last job experience and in depth knowledge about what we did i last organization
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Senior manager round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go prepared, be polite and honest. Never lie or add something in your resume that yout don't know

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Technical competencies
  • Q2. You should mention all your technical competencies with appropriate examples. this really helps.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should quote appropriate examples whenever you are talking about your previous or current projects

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 Assignment and Technical.
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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