Summary
Responsible for the successful marketing (sales, renewals, and/or service) of group and/or individual accounts for products as defined by production quotas within assigned territory. Customarily and regularly engaged in outside sales.
Description
Location: This position is hybrid and full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. Travel throughout the state is required. This role is located at 8901 Farrow Road Columbia, SC 29203.
What You Will Do:
Develops and executes marketing plans for new sales and/or retention of existing accounts within assigned territory. Prepares and presents proposals and communications to groups, agents, and/or individuals.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with groups, agents, and/or individuals. Assesses agency, agent, and/or individual sales opportunities and works with groups, agents, and/or individuals to resolve problem issues.
Conducts on-going market research and provides key information that may lead to sales. Prepares and submits required marketing reports to management detailing how best to position company products.
Maintains product/industry knowledge and marketing skills by attending trading seminars, continuing education classes, conferences, etc.
To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need the Following:
Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience: 3 years sales and marketing.
Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop/maintain effective relationships with groups, agents, and potential customers. Knowledge of marketing principles, techniques, and the marketplace. Effective presentation and customer service skills. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.
Required Licenses and Certificates: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed.
We Prefer You to Have the Following:
Preferred Work Experience: Excellent communication skills, experience drafting proposals and ease in challenging situations
Preferred Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts.
Preferred Software and Other Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, or other spreadsheet/database software.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Education Assistance
Service Recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
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.
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.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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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.
If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!
