Guidewire Software

Account Executive

Guidewire Software$120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in enterprise software sales with a focus on new business acquisition.
  • Strong knowledge of insurance industry trends, particularly P&C.
  • Challenger sales mindset to drive client engagement.
  • Proven track record navigating the enterprise sales cycle successfully.
  • Excellent communication skills for presentations and negotiations.
  • Self-motivated and able to function independently within a team framework.
  • Analytical skills for identifying market opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new business opportunities, primarily with new customers.
  • Establish and nurture strong relationships with key prospects and decision-makers.
  • Lead post-sale relationships to foster product expansion and upselling.
  • Own the sales cycle from outreach to deal closure across various communication channels.
  • Conduct sales and technical presentations for clients.
  • Stay knowledgeable about Guidewire's products and services.
  • Provide insights on competitor activities and market trends to shape sales strategies.
  • Create compelling proposals tailored to client needs while managing risk.
  • Report on sales activities, pipeline status, and performance metrics to management.
  • Represent Guidewire at industry events to uncover new sales leads.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-sponsored retirement plan.
  • Potential eligibility for annual bonus plans and commissions.
Full Job Description
Summary

Ready for a new challenge? Join Guidewire as a Account Executive
Are you passionate about driving business growth and helping customers transform their operations with cutting-edge technology? We are looking for a results-driven, insurance industry savvy Account Executive to help us accelerate the fastest growing region within Guidewire, by proactively selling our assets into P&C insurance customers. Your role will be instrumental in achieving revenue, sales, and profit targets while building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
Our sales and marketing teams are essential to Guidewire's success. As the insurance industry undergoes a technology-led transformation, our team members serve as trusted advisors, helping insurers navigate their digital evolution. The revenue generated by new sales ensures continued investment in our products and our expanding company, making our sales professionals critical ambassadors of the Guidewire brand.

Location & Travel
Approximately 30% travel for customer meetings. Guidewire promotes flexible working practices to support work-life balance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Proactively develop business, mostly with new customers but also with installed base accounts.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key prospects and decision-makers.
  • Lead post-sale client relationships to drive product expansion and upselling opportunities.
  • Own the entire sales cycle-from initial outreach to closing deals-through face-to-face meetings, calls, and digital communication.
  • Conduct and participate in sales and technical presentations to clients.
  • Maintain expertise in Guidewire's technology, product offerings, and consulting services.
  • Monitor competitor activities and provide market insights to inform sales strategies.
  • Develop compelling proposals and quotes that align with client needs while minimizing company risk.
  • Provide detailed reports to management on sales and marketing activities, pipeline status, and success rates.
  • Represent Guidewire at trade shows, conferences, and industry events to generate new sales opportunities.
  • Utilize company systems to accurately track contacts and prospects.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise software sales primarily working with new logos (hunter).
  • Strong knowledge of the insurance industry and trends (P&C experience preferred).
  • Challenger sales mindset
  • Deep understanding of the enterprise sales cycle with a proven track record of success.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong ability to present and negotiate.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision as part of a high performance team.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and act on new market opportunities.

If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level in a dynamic and growing industry, apply today and be part of Guidewire's journey in shaping the future of insurance technology!

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - . Your base pay will depend on your experience, skills, education, training, and location among other factors. All full-time positions or part-time roles working 30 hours or more a week at Guidewire are eligible for benefits that support their health and well-being including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a company sponsored retirement plan. In addition, some roles may be eligible for the annual company bonus plan, commissions, and/or long term incentive awards which are contingent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, company and employee performance.

About Guidewire Software

Guidewire Software, Inc. provides software products for property and casualty insurers worldwide. The company offers Guidewire InsuranceSuite comprising Guidewire PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter applications. It also provides Guidewire InsuranceNow, a cloud-based platform, which offers policy, billing, and claims management functionality to insurers that prefer to subscribe to a cloud-based solution. In addition, the company offers Guidewire Underwriting Management, a cloud-based integrated business application; Guidewire Rating Management that enables insurers to address the pricing needs; Guidewire Reinsurance Management, a cloud-based application that helps insurers to manage their reinsurance activities; and Guidewire Client Data Management, a cloud-based application, which provides customer data management capabilities. Further, it provides Guidewire Product Content Management that provides software tools and standards-based line-of-business templates to introduce and modify products; Guidewire AppReader, a natural language processing tool; Guidewire ClaimCanvas, a claim fraud detection and investigation solution; Guidewire ClaimCenter Test Automation, a testing solution for ClaimCenter; Guidewire PolicyCenter Test Automation, a testing solution for PolicyCenter; and Guidewire DevConnect, a developer environment that offers tools to develop and support integration applications. Additionally, the company offers implementation and integration, maintenance support, and professional services, as well as Guidewire Live, a cloud-based analytics platform. It sells its products primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Learn more about Guidewire Software
Size
2,942 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$21.1 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$761.6 million
NASDAQ

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