Field Customer Consultant

$80000 - $100000 / year
Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry.. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Consulting is an integral part of supporting our customer's success. We understand the initiatives of the customer and consult to achieve the highest utilization of our solutions. We are best known for our diligent preparation and our ability to dig into customer's issues. It is all about the customer getting the most value from their investment in Vertafore solutions. We do this by working on a team that will exceed our customer's expectations with industry and product knowledge. The team works with new and existing customers and supports the Inside, Field, and Enterprise customers in the agency, MGA and Carrier insurance industry.
The Customer Consultant is comfortable being customer facing. They partner with our sales and professional services team to work with the largest agencies across the country. The ideal candidate brings deep Vertafore product knowledge and is an industry expert that exhibits excellent consulting skills with all levels of an organization. They understand how to recognize opportunities for improvement, communicate optimization efforts and execute on the plan.
Product & Industry Expertise• A Customer Consultant is responsible for deep product knowledge across Vertafore's agency suite of solutions with strong emphasis on management systems.• Support a culture of learning by staying current with new product releases.• Be a student and thought leader of the industry.• Be a self-starter when learning technology and its value to our customers.
Consulting Skills & Executive Presence• Ability to drive performance assessments and recommend areas of improvement for our customers.• Consult in all professional settings from executive to middle management to end-users.• Communicate how to get value from the solution that supports customer priorities and measure success.• Ability to present and relate cross-departmentally from Agency Operations, Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Accounting & Finance, Employee Benefits and more.• Ability to both demonstrate product capability for sales opportunity as well as for adoption and utilization of products.
Team Player & Collaborator• The Customer Consulting model is a team approach. Team culture is a top priority.• Work with multiple stakeholders to develop an assessment of business practices, product utilization and configuration of Vertafore solutions.• Has an ambitious attitude and loves to get their hands dirty to drive value for the customer.• Ensure proper handoff to post sales activity to ensure a successful implementation.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration• It is expected that you will work cross-departmentally within Vertafore both leading and participating in special projects and initiatives.• Partner with Marketing, Product and Professional Services on regular basis.• Voice and advocate of our customer base with the ability to communicate information gathered from the field.
The Ideal Candidate• 3 + years pre-sales or consulting experience in enterprise software or related field• Insurance experience required. Operational role desired.• Experience with Vertafore products required.• Technical skills including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)• Strong knowledge of insurance agency, MGA and carrier operations• Able to perform in high stress situations.• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
TravelRequirements• Up to 50% travel, all domestic
Additional Requirements and Details:

• Domestic travel required up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to work remotely with a stable internet connection on an as-needed basis
• Located and working from an office location (when required)
• 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.

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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
• Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.
• 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 - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

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.
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, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
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