Sales Lead - Insurance
Accenture London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 27 days ago Permanent Competitive
Job Title: Sales Lead - Insurance
Location: London
Career Level: 6
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.
As a team:
Working as part of the UKI Operations Team, the role holder will be responsible for originating new engagements and growing the UKIA insurance portfolio, as part of the FS Operations Team. This will be driven by bringing into play the One Accenture ethos and identifying ways in which client requirements on transformation can be addressed.
In our team you will learn:
* How to work with clients to co-create mutually beneficial programs with significant benefits for the client and contributing to Accenture's growth plans.
* How to provide solutions to a variety of challenges facing the team in a fast-paced, high volume environment
* To focus on originating and developing client relationships in collaborating with other service groups and the Client groups.
* How to work effectively with numerous internal and external stakeholders on a variety of projects and issues
As a Senior Manager you will:
* Be responsible for maintaining a healthy sales pipeline and closure on plan whilst working closely with Senior Management to grow the business
* Originate and navigate complex transformation discussions in the market place with senior client stakeholders
* Work with the offering and delivery teams to identify areas where Accenture can position Operations transformation and in the process help grow the offering.
We are looking for experience in the following skills:
* Large Deal origination and solutioning
* Commercial negotiations
* Client originations with CXOs and transformation discussions
* High level of business and sales acumen
* Strong communication skills
* The ability to work autonomously on own initiative either independently or as part of a team
* A strong customer focus and polished customer management skills (with experience of working with customers and stakeholders in high pressure environments)
* A quick thinker with a 'can do' attitude and an aptitude for creativity or the ability to adapt as required
* Confident, determined and assured demeanour, especially in high pressure or critical situations
* Strong team player
Set yourself apart:
* Ability to work effectively and creatively under pressure
* Mastery of stakeholder relationships and collaborative working with colleagues at all levels
* Proven history of working within insurance companies at a senior level and taking the lead in creating high value discussions and engagements
What's in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Closing Date for Applications - ongoing
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