Solution Consultant- Policy Center

Summary Welcome to Guidewire! We make software that offers property and casualty insurance companies the solutions to take care of their customers when they need it the most, whether that’s a time of crisis, a natural disaster, an accident, or exposure to cyber risks. We are searching for people who are as passionate about working together to represent our quality products and services to the market as we are. As a member of the broader Solution Advisory organization, Solution Consultants work closely alongside Account Executives and are responsible for understanding detailed customer needs, defining how Guidewire solutions can meet those needs, and persuading through tailored proposals and demonstrations the superiority of our proven solution. The position requires a unique blend of business process, listening, technical design, and communication skills. Our compensation structure provides a significant bonus for achieving and exceeding team objectives. Note: 30-40% travel is required for this role, with some week-to-week variance Job Description Key Activities for the Solution Consultant include: Leading consultative conversations to understand customer needs and conceptualizing which needs can be met through our software, services, or ecosystem. Presenting demonstrations tailored to customer needs, from “showcase” style overviews to functional deep dives, in front of a range of audiences: front-line personnel to senior executives Serving as a subject matter expert in the core operations of a Property and Casualty Insurer Identifying new platform requirements and working with Product Management to design solutions for those requirements Responding in writing to questions and requests for information from analysts and prospects Supporting team enablement on new features and key deal-related takeaways for purposes of ongoing knowledge sharing and best practice-development Necessary Skills and Expertise: Practical experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter Knowledge and experience in P&C Insurance Persuasive presentation skills and ability to handle tough conversations Effective and competent writing skills Ability to work across teams to devise strategies and solutions to meet deal-specific and broader industry needs Hunger to learn and constantly improve A resourceful self-starter who takes initiative to get things done and meet tight deadlines Helpful Knowledge and Experience: Familiarity with AI platforms and concepts Experience in Pre-Sales or other customer-facing role Experience building out configurations of policy administration, pricing and rating systems Familiarity with enterprise scale systems and where Guidewire solutions fit in the system landscape Familiarity with cloud computing and SaaS industry trends The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000 - . 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. Disability Accommodations and Guidewire’s Appeals Process. Guidewire provides accommodations to the hiring process to create a fair opportunity for candidates with disabilities to contend for open positions. Accommodation requests should be directed to [email protected]. If things do not go as hoped, we invite you to use our appeals process. Guidewire promises to independently review any denied accommodation and any decision not to offer you the position. The appeals process is the same in either case. Within five business days of receiving a notice of denial of an accommodation, or receiving a notice of your non-selection for a vacancy, e-mail [email protected] to make an appeal. Guidewire will assign a new decision-maker to review the request and/or hiring decision, who will then notify you in writing of a decision within 10 business days. About Guidewire Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire. As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation. For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC. Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.