Sales Director
Seattle, OR - USA
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Job Summary
Independent for over 75 years Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today we are helping companies take on some of the worlds most critical and complex issues including retirement funding and healthcare financing risk management and regulatory compliance data analytics and business transformation.
Milliman invests in skills training and career development and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions develop future leaders and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions including leadership in professional organizations. Please visit our web site to learn more about Millimans commitments to our people diversity and inclusion social impact and sustainability: Director of Sales will lead all sales and marketing activities for Millimans newly formed Vehicle Telematics Practice helping drive the growth of a rapidly expanding portfolio of telematics products and consulting services. Building on Millimans established expertise in telematics and the success of AccuRate the InsuranceERM North America 2026 Award-winning pricing and underwriting solution this role will be responsible for developing and executing go-to-market strategies driving direct sales and expanding Millimans presence in key markets across North America South America Europe the Middle East and Asia.
As a member of the practice leadership team the Director of Sales will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of this global business. Given the entrepreneurial nature of the practice the position requires a hands-on leader who can balance business development marketing strategic planning and practice leadership. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of a high-growth business and contribute to the expansion of Millimans telematics capabilities worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Millimans vehicle telematics products and consulting services driving revenue growth and market expansion.
- Lead direct sales efforts across prospects generated through Milliman relationships industry networks strategic partnerships and targeted business development activities.
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities advancing prospects through the sales cycle and achieving growth objectives.
- Design implement and continuously improve sales processes tools and performance management practices to support a scalable organization.
- Recommend and prioritize target markets geographies and customer segments based on market potential competitive dynamics and strategic fit.
- Lead the development and prioritization of marketing materials messaging and campaigns that effectively communicate Millimans value proposition and capabilities.
- Partner with consultants product leaders and strategic alliance partners to identify opportunities and bring innovative telematics solutions to market.
- Serve as a member of the practice leadership team helping to guide strategy operations investments and overall business growth.
- Recruit develop and lead sales and marketing talent as the practice expands creating a high-performing commercial organization.
- Represent Milliman in the marketplace through client meetings industry events conferences and strategic partnerships to strengthen brand awareness and generate new business opportunities.
Skills and Experience
- 5 years of successful direct sales experience preferably within the insurance technology analytics or data solutions markets.
- Strong understanding of vehicle telematics connected vehicle technologies fleet management logistics or adjacent industries.
- Proven experience selling technology-enabled solutions with preference for experience in data analytics SaaS or insurance technology products.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing go-to-market strategies for new products services or business initiatives.
- Experience partnering with or leading marketing efforts to drive brand awareness demand generation and revenue growth.
- Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and delivering measurable business results.
- Strong business development relationship management negotiation and client-facing communication skills.
- Experience working as part of a business leadership or management team contributing to strategic planning and growth initiatives preferred.
- Experience recruiting hiring developing and managing sales and marketing professionals preferred.
- Experience working within a startup high-growth business or entrepreneurial environment preferred.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced evolving organization and balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or relevant industry certifications preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to support clients partnerships and business development activities.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Finance Economics Technology Data Analytics or a related field required.
- Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related discipline preferred.
Location
This role is based out of the Milliman office in Seattle WA but candidates hired into this role may work remotely anywhere in the US. The expected application deadline for this job is November 1 2026.
Compensation
The overall range for this role is $147400 - $279680. For candidates residing in:
- Alaska California Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York City Pennsylvania Virginia Washington or the District of Columbia the range is $169510 - $279680.
- All other locations the range is $147400 - $243200.
A combination of factors will be considered including but not limited to education relevant work experience qualifications skills certifications etc.
Additional Compensation:
- First Year Target Commission: $125000 - $175000
- Accelerators: Uncapped above quota with meaningful upside for overachievement
Growth Potential: There is growth potential to VP Sales and Potentially Chief Revenue Officer dependent on practice growth.
Milliman Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees health financial security and well-being. Benefits include:
- Medical Dental and Vision Coverage for employees dependents and domestic partners.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- 401(k) Plan Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
- Discretionary Bonus Program Recognizing employee contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Pre-tax savings for dependent care transportation and eligible medical expenses.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
- Holidays A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
- Family Building Benefits Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
- Paid Parental Leave Up to 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
- Life Insurance & AD&D 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Fully paid by Milliman.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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About Company
Milliman is among the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms. Founded in Seattle in 1947, Milliman has offices in key locations worldwide. Through consulting practices in employee benefits, healthcare, investment, life insurance and financial services, and property ... View more