Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Service Line Specialist (Sales)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Cognizant is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers, Develops and manages accounts and pipeline, business development focus) or SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Cloud services specialist index entry; strong technical OCI architecture knowledge). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location: London, UK
About The Role
As an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Service Line Specialist (Sales), you will make an impact by building and scaling Cognizant's OCI business across the UKI-EMEA region. You will originate net-new opportunities, lead strategic Oracle pursuits, and develop long-term enterprise relationships across cloud transformation, modernisation, managed services, AI, and multicloud initiatives. You will be a valued member of the Oracle and Cloud Sales team and work collaboratively with Oracle partners, solution architects, delivery teams, and senior client stakeholders.
In This Role, You Will
- Build and grow strategic enterprise accounts across the UKI-EMEA region.
- Develop and manage a qualified OCI pipeline through direct sales activity and Oracle ecosystem relationships.
- Lead complex pursuits involving OCI, Oracle Database@Hyperscaler, Exadata, Cloud@Customer, cloud migrations, modernisation programmes, AI, and managed services.
- Establish trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and senior business executives.
- Partner with Oracle sales teams, solution architects, and delivery organisations to shape compelling and differentiated proposals.
- Own opportunities from origination through to closure.
- Achieve revenue, booking, and growth targets while contributing to Cognizant's strategic cloud growth objectives.
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring regular attendance at a Cognizant office and client locations in London.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
- Significant enterprise technology sales and/or pre-sales experience with a proven track record of selling Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions.
- Demonstrated success originating net-new business and closing complex enterprise cloud transformation engagements.
- Strong network within Oracle and the broader enterprise customer ecosystem.
- Experience selling cloud transformation, infrastructure, managed services, database, or application modernisation solutions.
- Strong understanding of OCI, Oracle Database@Hyperscaler, Exadata, Cloud@Customer, AI/ML, and multicloud architectures.
- Executive presence with excellent consultative selling, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Consistent track record of achieving revenue, bookings, and growth targets.
- Ability to engage effectively with C-level executives and influence strategic technology decisions.
- Experience working in partnership with Oracle field sales and alliance organisations.
- Knowledge of enterprise cloud strategies across regulated and global industries.
- Experience leading large, complex, multi-stakeholder pursuits.
- Strong understanding of AI-driven cloud transformation and modern data platforms.
- Experience working within a global systems integrator or technology consulting organisation.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Cognizant, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Cognizant holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.