Sales Lead

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and results-driven professional to drive new business growth within the Insurance vertical. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of acquiring new clients, building executive relationships, and selling digital transformation, consulting, and technology services to insurance organizations.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New Jersey, NJ is $150k - $180k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Identify, target, and acquire new clients within the Insurance industry
• Drive end-to-end sales cycles from prospecting to deal closure
• Build and maintain relationships with CXO-level stakeholders and decision-makers
• Collaborate with delivery, solutions, and leadership teams to create tailored client solutions
• Develop account strategies, pipeline management, and revenue forecasts
• Drive growth across areas such as digital transformation, cloud, data, AI, application development, and managed services
• Meet and exceed sales and revenue targets.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in IT Services and Consulting sales, with a strong focus on the Insurance and/or Retirement/Wealth Management domain.
• Proven track record of driving new business development, acquiring new logos, and consistently achieving revenue targets.
• Strong understanding of Insurance, Annuities, Retirement, and Wealth Management business processes, products, and technology platforms.
• Demonstrated experience selling IT consulting, digital transformation, cloud, data, AI, application modernization, and managed services.
• Established relationships with Insurance clients and key business and technology decision-makers.
• Experience working with global delivery models, including onsite, offshore, and nearshore teams.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing complex sales cycles, RFPs, solutioning, and contract negotiations.
• Self-driven, results-oriented professional with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Preferred, but not required:

• Strong network of executive relationships within Insurance clients, including business and technology decision-makers.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent business qualification preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 57 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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