Insurance Platform Sales Executive
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Role Description:
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Lead sales strategy and execution for Accenture's insurance platform business across the US market.
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Drive revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing enterprise deals with insurance carriers – P&C, Life & Annuities, Broking and MGA s .
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Business Development
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Own and exceed annual sales targets (xx$ per annum)
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Build and manage a robust pipeline of insurance platform opportunities
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Lead complex, consultative sales cycles from prospecting through contract closure
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Develop account strategies for target insurance carriers (P&C, Life, Health)
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Coordinate with Accenture's broader account teams and C-suite relationships
Solution Selling
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Position Ecosystem insurance platform offerings (e.g., Guidewire, Duck Creek, EIS, Earnix and any other new partners)
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Articulate Accenture’s platform modernization value propositions including digital transformation and legacy system replacement
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Lead RFP responses and proposal development, contract negotiations & signature
Relationship Management
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Cultivate relationships with CIOs,COOs, CTOs, and business leaders of Insurers
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Partner with insurance platform vendors and ecosystem partners
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Collaborate with Accenture delivery teams to ensure smooth handoffs
Thought Leadership
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Representing Accenture at industry events, conferences, and forums
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Stay current on insurance technology trends and competitive landscape
Required Skills
Core Sales Skills
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Insurance platforms selling expertise
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Proven track record closing deals xxx$
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Strong negotiation and contract management abilities
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Executive presence and stakeholder management
Insurance Domain Knowledge
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Understanding of insurance operations (policy admin, billing, claims, underwriting)
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Knowledge of insurance regulatory environment (state regulations, compliance)
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Familiarity with insurance business models and market segments
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Understanding of insurance value chains and distribution channels
Technology & Platform Expertise
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Knowledge of major insurance platforms (Guidewire, Duck Creek or equivalent etc.)
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Understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)
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Awareness of digital transformation trends (AI/ML, APIs, microservices)
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Familiarity with legacy modernization approaches
Business Acumen
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Strategic thinking and solution design capabilities
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Market analysis and competitive intelligence
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Change management awareness
Travel: As needed, up to 80%
Job Qualifications
Required Experience
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Minimum of 10 years total professional experience
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Minimum of 5 years in insurance technology sales or consulting
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Minimum of 3 years selling insurance platforms or enterprise software
Bonus Points if you have:
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Bachelor's Degree
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Experience selling to insurance carriers (P&C, Life & Annuity)
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Background in platform implementation (helpful but not required)
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Prior experience at consulting firms, insurance platform vendors, SIs
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Track record of managing $10M+ in annual pipeline
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Proven track record of quota attainment (120%+ preferred)
Key Success Factors
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Hunter mentality with ability to generate new business
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Consultative selling approach vs. transactional
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Ability to navigate complex matrix organizations
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Strong collaboration skills across delivery, presales, and Account teams
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Adaptability to Accenture's culture and methodologies
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Existing relationships within insurance C-suite
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Experience with specific platform wins
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Track record in digital transformation sales
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 04/25/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $136,800 to $267,400
Cleveland $136,800 to $267,400
Colorado $136,800to $267,400
District of Columbia $136,800 to $267,400
Illinois $136,800 to $267,400
Maryland $136,800 to $267,400
Massachusetts $136,800 to $267,400
Minnesota $136,800 to $267,400
New York $136,800to $267,400
New Jersey $136,800 to $267,400
Washington $136,800 to $267,400
New York City, NY
Boston, MA
Hartford, CT
Morristown, NJ
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