Summary
Responsible for the sales, service, and administrative activities and relationship management to prospective and existing accounts. Customarily and regularly engaged in outside sales.
Description
Location: Columbia, SC Percival Rd. (Hybrid, Remote NC, SC)
What You'll Do:
Responsible for renewal and management of existing accounts. Maintains strong service relationships with clients and agents. Researches/compiles presentations and sales materials as needed. Coordinates client and agent input into renewal process. Obtains client signoff on administrative service agreements.
Responsible for renewal reporting. Gathers and analyzes data from client and/or agent to compile, approve and deliver marketing packages. Manages related communications relating to existing account renewals. Provides ongoing account management.
Responsible for development of new account sales. May work with marketing area to execute marketing strategy for new business in assigned territory/relationship network. Compiles, approves and delivers presentations and presents proposal packages for new groups. Obtains client signoff on administrative service agreements.
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree - any major.
Required Work Experience:
Seven years program management, customer service, finance, technology-related industry and/or healthcare insurance. 2 of the 7 years must have been in sales and marketing role in one or more of the areas listed.
Required Training:
Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire in state employed.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Client management success
Client management principles and techniques
Experience with strategy development and execution
Financial and plan utilization critical/analytical thinking skills balanced with sound judgement.
Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize effectively.
Ability to lead a team in a matrix reporting environment.
Effective individual and group presentation skills (both virtual and in-person).
Required Software and Other Tools:
Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, PPT (extensive experience), MS Teams, Outlook, and Word.
Preferred Software and Other Tools:
Microsoft Office
Required Licenses and Certificates:
Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 90 days of hire in state employed.
Work Environment:
Office/hybrid environment.
Up to 25% travel in-State internally and externally (mostly day and rare overnight travel).
Work may involve periods of remaining in a stationary position and transportation of meeting materials.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Fantastic health plans and free vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid annual leave — the longer you work here, the more you earn
Nine paid holidays
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in significant locations
Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
Tuition assistance
Service Recognition
What We Can Do for You:
We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will conduct interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.
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For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina. We are also the only one that has an A+ Superior A.M. Best rating. We are one of the nation's leading government contract administrators. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast and have a diverse family of subsidiary companies. Our full-time employees enjoy benefits like a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subsidized health plans, free vision coverage, life insurance, paid annual leave and holidays, wellness programs and education assistance. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or reserves, we will cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. BlueCross has a dedicated corporate culture of community support. Our employees are some of the most giving in the country. They support dozens of nonprofit organizations every year. If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!
