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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina · 16 hours ago

Employee Benefit Sales Representative - Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a dedicated Employee Benefit Sales Representative to establish the Companion Life brand within the assigned sales territory. The role focuses on driving sales associated with the Employee Benefit portfolio, generating new premium, and maintaining persistency of the existing business.

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Responsibilities

Communicates effectively with Partner Plans, consultants and client accounts, managing mutual goals, objectives and expectations. Assesses and implements resources for effective account management and the training of partner plan account management and sales staff. Establishes and maintains a highly visible presence with Partner Plan Account Management to ensure success

Uses independent judgment to regularly and responsibly direct the day-to-day activities of staff. Assigns work according to skillset and availability of staff to ensure departmental goals are achieved on a timely basis. Actively participates in the selection of candidates. addresses performance issues, taking appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment

Monitors the marketplace regularly to identify trends in sales, competition, BlueCross BlueShield Association initiatives and product design. Sends/shares data to senior management, partner plans and client accounts for review on a regular basis

Establishes and maintains positive partner plan/client account distribution channel relations. Manages working relationship with partner plans and client accounts including legal, policies and procedures, and issue resolution. Monitors performance metrics and distributes to account management

Coordinates ongoing partner plan and client account meetings including but not limited to Executive Oversight or Steering Committee meetings, quarterly and/or semiannual account management oversight, etc

Qualification

Sales experienceSupervisory experienceInsurance LicenseAccount managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

4 years job related work experience or Associate's degree and 2 years job related work experience

8 years sales experience including 2 years lead or supervisory experience or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above (may be concurrent)

Current South Carolina Department of Insurance License or the ability to acquire within 4 months of date of hire

Preferred

Mid-West region preferred

Benefits

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

Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount

Tuition assistance

Service recognition

Employee Assistance

Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

Company

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

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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.

Founded in 1946

Columbia, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees