Account Executive - Insurance
Account Executive - Insurance
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Job Description
Here at Appian our core values of Respect Work to Impact Ambition and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers we go beyond completion in our work we strive for excellence with intensity and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian youll be part of a passionate team thats dedicated to accomplishing hard things.
Description
The best salespeople achieve the most when they are selling outstanding products solutions and services backed by an extraordinary company. Thats what you get when you sell for Appian. We are passionate about driving digital transformation by bringing Appian solutions that provide speed agility and efficiency needed to compete and grow. Are you inspired by the chance to solve your customers biggest challenges You can make that kind of difference here. Join our team where you can not only grow your career but share the success of an industry pioneer.
The Insurance Account Executive role is responsible for navigating a geographic territory focused on general and health insurance. Whilst Appian has numerous clients in ANZ and globally in these areas this role is primarily a greenfield opportunity to expand our presence in insurance. Key to the role are top of funnel marketing activity & prospecting whilst effectively managing a complex sales cycle (approximately 612 months) to a successful close.
To be successful in this role you need:
- Experience navigating a complex insurance industry sales cycle from start to finish success in leveraging internal resources within the larger sales organization the ability to work cross functionally with the Customer Success (Professional Services) team and externally across customer and partner ecosystems.
- Strong presentation skills for delivering inperson and virtual presentations to senior LOB & IT audiences highlighting your ability to perform client discovery communicate ROI and build business value.
- Strong existing relationships within the industry including with key partners.
- The ability to align customer goals and KPIs to the Appian value proposition helping our customers to accelerate their objectives.
- To be a trusted advisor to both customers and colleagues to leverage multiple stakeholders throughout complex deals.
- To actively seek to understand industry trends to help position against competitors.
- The ability to operate with urgency diligence and determination within a collaborative and supportive environment.
- The willingness to be fully accountable for your territory and to be the leader of your pod; crafting refining and executing on your territory and account strategies.
- To have a strategic and focused mindset with the ability to clearly communicate and lead this vision internally and externally.
Some of the tools and resources we will equip you with include:
- Training: Sales Fast Start which is our 5day training program focused on equipping our sales new hires with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful out in the field.
- Growth: Growth opportunities available through promotion and participation in different programs like Appian MBA a development program devoted to shaping managers in the areas of leadership and communication. Hear more about growth from one of our Vice Presidents who started at Appian as an Account Executive here.
- Product: Our Appian product is driving digital transformation and with our Appian Guarantee our customers can even have their first project completed in just 8 weeks. With the market research firm Forrester estimating the lowcode platform market will be around $14 billion by 2024 it is no wonder why more and more customers are turning to lowcode with Appian. Hear more from one of our Regional Vice Presidents here about how our product has kept him with the company.
- Culture: You will directly contribute to our doubledigit year over year growth backed by a worldclass collaborative sales organization. In addition Appian offers a competitive salary and generous benefits; including a flexible time off allowance and great perks. Hear more for an Account Executive herself on how Appian is the most inclusive sales environment shes ever worked in here.
Basic qualifications:
- 10 15 years of direct selling experience and a minimum of 5 years insurance experience as an Enterprise Account Executive selling complex technologies at the enterprise level to customers in the insurance industry
- History of consistent quota achievement
- Examples of landing new customer logos
- Strong industry network within customer and partner base
- Strong job tenure: history of displaying loyalty and perseverance through long stable job tenure and positive career trajectory
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: During onboarding we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through departmentspecific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian with dedicated mentorship and the FirstFriend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University skills based training and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: Well immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employeeled affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social educational and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AIPowered Process Platform includes everything you need to design automate and optimize even the most complex processes from start to finish. The worlds most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows unify data and optimize operationsresulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information visit . Nasdaq: APPN
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