Summary
Ensures that sales, retention and service targets are met for the assigned Partner Plans. Facilitates staff achievement in meeting established sales, retention and service goals.
*Sales experience and project management/vendor management experience preferred.
Description
Communicates effectively with Partner Plans managing mutual goals and objectives. Assesses and implements resource and training needs for Partner Plan staff. Establishes and maintains a highly visible field presence with staff to ensure staff and plan success
Monitors marketplace regularly to identify trends in sales, competitors, BlueCross BlueShield Association initiatives and product design. Sends/shares data to senior management and Partner Plans for review on a regular basis.
Establishes and maintains positive Partner Plan distribution channel relations. Manages working relationship with Partner Plans including legal, policy and procedures and issue resolution.
Coordinates ongoing Partner Plan Meetings including but not to Executive Oversight or Steering Meeting, Quarterly and/or Semiannual Account Management Oversight, etc.
Communicates regularly and effectively with staff and management regarding information pertinent to successful achievement of goals.
Monitors performance metrics and distributes to Partner Plans.
Completes all reporting requirements as outlined by senior management within specified time periods.
Required Education: Bachelor's
Required Work Experience: 6 years sales experience including 1 year lead or supervisory experience or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above
Required Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of products, procedures, systems, marketing and National Alliance. Basic understanding of enrollment/underwriting guidelines. Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Excellent judgment skills. Strong customer service, organizational, presentation skills with proven ability to manage projects/work teams. Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Ability to direct, motivate, and assess performance of others.
Required Software and Tools: Ability to use standard office equipment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or other word processing/spreadsheet software.
Required Licenses and Certificates: Current South Carolina Department of Insurance License or the ability to acquire within 4 months of date hired.
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What We Do
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.
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