We Are:

The beginning of a new Data & AI decade that will reshape work and society has begun. Accenture is stepping boldly into this future with a clear strategy and purpose: to help clients optimize and reinvent their business with data & AI — backed by a $3B investment and commitment to our people to do industry-defining work. With over 45,000 professionals dedicated to Data & AI, Accenture’s Data & AI organization brings together our Experienced Innovation, Strategic Investment, Exceptional Talent, and Power Ecosystem.

Accenture's Financial Services practice provides consulting services to banks, insurers, and capital markets companies. They help these companies enhance their performance and succeed in a competitive global business environment. Accenture's Financial Services practice also helps clients navigate the intricate intersections of sustainability within the global financial services landscape. They offer a structured approach to tackle the complexities faced by financial institutions, from strategy and implementing products to streamlining the infusion of sustainability within the culture or the organization.

You are:

A growth focused sales professional who has successfully created positive impact through year-on-year business expansion. You know – and have run all phases of a sales cycle, including qualification, sales pursuit and close by applying deep sales process and technical expertise. You develop relationships with key buyers and decision-makers at new and existing clients by utilizing a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging the latest cloud-based technologies.

As a Sales Origination Senior Manager, you will originate new sales opportunities unrelated to extensions or renewals in a complex environment, typically cross service-group. Lead early-stage positioning with clients and develop and execute the origination strategy to identify and qualify specific opportunities. Continue working with the sales team to ensure closure of sales. May focus on a single large account, leveraging deep content knowledge and client relationships to originate and close opportunities at that client.

The work:

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve sales targets and expand our footprint across client base within the Insurance sector. Drive growth across key strategic priorities, including Gen AI and priority campaigns. Drive disciplined management of pipeline, MMS tracking, correct coding and provide intelligent reporting across aligned KPIs. Lead early identification of corrective approaches necessary to allow course correction on strategy, if required

• Collaborate with internal teams to design and tailor compelling POV / pitches, integrating our AI-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.

• Engage credibly with senior leadership within Client Account team, Insurance Markets, Data & AI, Industry practice teams, and at client organizations to understand key business needs, challenges and opportunities. Present and demonstrate the value of Data & AI solutions in addressing these challenges and opportunities. Able to navigate complex sales cycles and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Has latitude in decision-making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.

• Operates within large teams and directs specific team sales activities. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, including Client account team, Insurance Data & AI Leads, clients, ecosystem partners, and industry influencers. Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions to clients.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to inform sales strategies and client engagements. Be aware of Insurance Data & AI case studies, industry thought leadership and Stage 0 materials and leverage as part of engagement with Client Account Leads / account and pursuit teams

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

What You Need:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in selling Cloud based data solutions, analytical data warehouses, cloud data migration solutions, analytics/reporting solutions to harness the power of AI and GenAI for our clients

• Minimum of 4 years industry knowledge in the Insurance Data Domain (across P&C, Group and Life Insurance) with ability to describe domain and function specific data needs and challenges.

• Minimum of 4 years relationship selling to CIO/CDO/CTOs at Insurers

• Minimum of 8 years’ Sales Pursuit Management experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct sales with quota of $10M

• Proven ability to manage the entire sales cycle (customer identification, outreach, proposal creation, contract negotiations, closing, metrics reporting)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Bonus points if you have:

• Thought leadership in data migration, modernization and managed services, building new data architectures (Mesh/Fabric), data products and marketplaces, cloud data & analytics platforms and use cases, AI and Gen AI foundation model services.

• Strong preference for previous experience originating and selling multi-year, $20-$50MM+ deals

• Experience working within G2000 customers.

• Experience with C-Level client relationship building and relationship management.

• Proven ability to operate within a team-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated commitment, teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.

• High energy level, focus and ability to work well in demanding client environments.

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Unquestionable professional integrity, credibility and character.

What’s in it for you?

• You will be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture community; teams pushing the boundaries of new business capabilities and emerging technologies and services, sharing their experiences and lessons learned with each other. You’ll have the chance to thrive in an environment where your ideas are valued and your voice matters.

• At Accenture, you will be able to work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies and industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain driven design.

• Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll learn from and work with Accenture’s certified practitioners and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack, sales skills, and certifications.

• You'll be immersed in the design and implementation of human-centric solutions to help solve complex challenges with some of the world’s largest companies.

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 in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $136,800 to $237,600

Colorado $136,800 to $237,600

District of Columbia $136,800 to $237,600

Illinois $136,800 to $237,600

Minnesota $136,800 to $237,600

Maryland $136,800 to $237,600

New York $136,800 to $237,600

Washington $136,800 to $237,600

In addition to base pay, this Sales role is eligible for additional incentive compensation under the Sales Achievement Bonus Plan which is based on achievement toward individual sales targets, subject to Plan terms

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