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Director, Business Development – Insurance Chicago, IL, USA
Director, Business Development – Insurance Description
We are hiring a Director, Business Development, who is passionate about leading strategic initiatives and making a huge impact on projects. As an EPAMer, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a supportive team, on a variety of interesting projects for some of the biggest brands in the world. Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to generate new business, meeting revenue quotas and targets. This involves both cultivating relationships with existing clients and identifying and pursuing opportunities with new clients
- Understand the Insurance market (i.e., P&C, Life/Annuity and Reinsurance), including trends, key players, and competitive landscape. Utilize this knowledge to formulate strategic plans for penetrating new markets and maximizing opportunities for EPAM's services
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging your expertise in technology solutions to address their unique challenges and objectives. Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for innovation and growth through EPAM's services
- Monitor current and emerging trends in the Insurance industry, analyzing how these trends impact clients' business strategies and initiatives. Identify new business opportunities and potential areas for expansions
- Develop and implement account plans and pursuit strategies to effectively target and win new business. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to orchestrate efforts and deliver tailored solutions that meet client requirements
- Ensure effective management of sales activities and opportunities within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
- Lead the development of compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches tailored to the Insurance industry. Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients and industry partners, to foster long-term partnerships and drive business growth
Requirements
- 10 years of experience in a Sales/Business Development role
- Proven history with new business development, growing client relationships within the Insurance Industry (P&C, Life/Annuity, Reinsurance)
- Knowledge of technical platforms i.e., Guidewire, DuckCreek Technologies, Insurity
- Experience with evangelizing transformational ideas and building a vision for large enterprise clients, leading to real long-term value via the use of advanced software engineering and technology consulting services
- Demonstrated track record of identifying and closing new business using consultative and collaborative multi-discipline team approach
- Proven track record of collaborating with technology vendors to close business
- Ability to operate at the strategic level, yet being close enough to the details to add value to clients and be a real support to the team
- Exceptional leadership/management skills and superb oral and written communication skills, with seasoned presentation skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
About EPAM
- EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential