Strategic Account Executive (MGA Strategic)

Vertafore; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental plans

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible work environment

Parental Leave

Job summary

Vertafore is looking for a highly motivated Senior Account Executive in Colorado to join their Strategic Accounts team. This role involves developing and maintaining customer relationships while promoting Vertafore products and services.

The candidate should have a strong sales background with at least 10 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a track record of meeting sales goals. This position allows for flexible work environments, facilitating both in-office collaboration and remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of related software sales and account management experience.
• Proven track record of achieving goals and quotas.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand Vertafore footprint by selling Vertafore products.
• Retain existing revenue through customer satisfaction.
• Establish relationships and present solutions to c-level executives.

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Account Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

$150,000 - $200,000 On Target Earnings

The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data‑driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back‑office operations.

Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity - speed, performance, and trust - to drive growth at scale.

With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.

Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

We are currently seeking engaged, energetic and highly‑motivated Senior Account Executives to join our Strategic Accounts team. The Senior Account Executive is responsible for retaining and further developing existing customer relationships through maintaining and selling Vertafore products and services into Vertafore’s largest Strategic accounts.

Core Requirements and Responsibilities

• Expand Vertafore footprint by selling Vertafore products and services into Vertafore’s largest, net new Strategic customers
• Retain existing revenue through building and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
• Execute the Vertafore Value Selling Process
• Establish collaborative relationship and present complex, solution‑selling techniques to c‑level executives
• Make recommendations to c‑level customer executives that align business needs to technology solutions and services
• Expeditiously and effectively resolve Strategic customer concerns
• Engage with Vertafore senior leadership and internal teams to recommend solutions and innovative ideas to better serve and align with the Strategic customer
• Regularly perform against individual monthly and/or quarterly activity targets tied to revenue expansion and retention
• Development and execution of Strategic Account Plans
• Chart and deliver timely and accurate forecasting and pipeline management
• Ensure value‑selling methodologies are leveraged to process and track opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of related software sales and account management experience
• Proven track record of achieving goals and quotas
• Demonstrated ability to follow sound business ethics when executing job responsibilities to build and maintain customer confidence
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building strong, meaningful c‑level client relationships
• Understanding of Salesforce.com and other key sales technologies used for Business Development, Opportunity creation and activity tracking
• Experience within a multi‑dimensional operating environment is essential (i.e., not a mono‑line, single market environment)
• Self‑motivated and ability to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Requirements and Details

• Travel required up to 75% of the time
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds
• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.)
• Frequent sitting and/or standing

Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and background screenings.

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied, or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Why Vertafore is the place for you – Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs – Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you – US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team‑building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
  • PPO & high‑deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dental & Vision FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans – Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs – Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.

The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.

Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBOs and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.

Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug and background screenings.

We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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