Director - Business Development Manager - Insurance

Thoughtworks, City of Westminster

Director - Business Development Manager - Insurance

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Thoughtworks, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 174ea5a1f46a46289b86ba4764eba98e

Full Job Description

follow-on sales to create a sustainable business within each account. You will work across client organizations, from C-level and board members to front-line business and technical staff, building relationships to secure long-lasting, As a trusted advisor, you will help clients build and modernize secure, scalable digital platforms that accelerate business growth while meeting regulatory demands. You will position Thoughtworks' differentiated capabilities-including cloud-native development, data and AI, experience design, agile delivery, and platform engineering-as drivers of digital reinvention across the Insurance landscape.Job responsibilities

  • Develop relationships and leads with business and IT executives at target enterprise clients on an ongoing basis by leveraging your professional network, personal contacts, and through creative networking, partnership, and outbound selling strategies.
  • Execute on leads generated through professional networks, industry events, and ecosystem partnerships. Effectively position the full suite of Thoughtworks solutions and offerings to our clients, including global delivery and nearshore capabilities.
  • Drive consultative sales across product design, custom software, data, and managed services by influencing and shaping clients' strategic decisions.
  • Create and own the customer sales narrative, orchestrate deal pursuits, manage and coordinate MSA, SOW, and rate card negotiations, and shape complex consulting and software development agreements.
  • Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline (~3X of target), including qualified opportunities in the Insurance sector, by leveraging direct sales, partnerships, and referrals.
  • Work closely with delivery teams, solution architects, and marketing to tailor offerings to client needs in the Insurance space.
  • Partner with alliances and ecosystem partners (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud) to drive joint sales opportunities in areas like AI-based load forecasting, smart meter data integration, and customer portals.

    business opportunities.To be successful, you will have multiple years of consultative selling experience within an enterprise IT services company. Your experience should demonstrate industry relevance and expertise across one or more industry domains. You will have sold custom software application development and digital transformation services, and have demonstrated proficiency in prospecting, leading and securing custom software and digital transformation deals with significant total contract value (TCV). You will have expertise dealing with both business and IT
  • leaders and executives.Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) Industry Experience Given this role will focus on the BFSI subvertical of Insurance, you will bring deep domain expertise in the insurance domain. You'll be able to engage credibly with stakeholders across business, operations, risk, compliance, technology, and innovation functions, addressing high-impact priorities.You will have a strong network in the Insurance domain, and understand the strategic imperatives driving the industry-ranging from operational efficiency and innovation to trust, risk, and resilience.,
  • Over 15 years of applicable experience and a "hunter" mentality, with a proven trackrecord of lead generation, opportunity development, relationship building, and closingwithin custom application development, digital transformation, and managed services.
  • Strong domain expertise in Insurance, with the ability to engage in informedconversations about industry operations, regulatory requirements, and digital trendsshaping the sector.
  • Strong customer value orientation and the ability to translate technical capabilities intomeaningful business outcomes for Insurance clients undergoing modernization andtransformation.
  • Professional Skills
  • A track record of winning high-value business solutions and strategic technology programs (including min $20-25M+ deals) beyond commoditized services.
  • Gravitas and experience in engaging C-level stakeholders and subject matter experts using a consultative selling approach that builds credibility and trust.
  • A deep understanding of cloud, AI, data and analytics, software engineering, and agile delivery - applied to operational and customer-facing systems in the Insurancelandscape.
  • Entrepreneurial drive, collaborative spirit, and a hands-on approach to crafting pursuit materials, solution narratives, and client proposals.

    UK - Director Business Development - Insurance domainThoughtworks is a leading global product design and digital solutions consultancy and a community of passionate, purpose-led individuals. We think creatively to deliver technology solutions that address our clients' toughest business and technology challenges, all while seeking to advance the IT industry and create positive social change in the world.Role Overview, Other things to knowLearning & DevelopmentThere is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.About ThoughtworksThoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we're pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we've delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks.
  • Together, let's be extraordinary.#LI-Remote Thoughtworks

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