Account Manager and New Sales (2-9)

The Impact You Will Have

This position is responsible for assisting brokers and sales agents to ensure Blue Cross maintains its market position for 2-9 client groups.

Your Responsibilities

• Relationship Management with Agency/Broker/Consultant/Client. Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and stakeholders (Agents, Consultants, Brokers and/or Clients) to increase Blue Cross brand loyalty by proactively managing customers to provide timely identification and resolution of elevated issues by coordinating with all appropriate enterprise functional areas.
• Represents BCBSM insurance plans, by meeting with brokers independently, ensuring they are in compliance, aware of mandates, and educated on updates in the market and to their plan
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of proposals and renewals for new and existing health plan business or relevant ancillary lines.
• Issue resolution, by partnering with Account Advisor team and other internal stakeholders.
• As available, responsible for answering and following up on incoming sales calls and emails from prospective customers generated by marketing campaigns.
• Maximizes the sale of company products through determining suitability, eligibility, and need; explains benefits for appropriate coverage, responds to questions, supplies relevant marketing material, and assists with the application process.
• Quote, implement and renew clients in our Associated Health Plan offerings.
• Maintain client and employee information in the client database as required.
• Facilitate the development, delivery and accuracy of customer communications using available systems, tools, and resources.
• Support retention and growth sales with stakeholders and customers.

Required Skills and Experiences

• 1-2+years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.
• Excellent analytical, problem identification and resolution skills as these pertain to benefit plans.
• Possess and maintain a valid MN Resident Producer License in the lines of Life & Health/ Accident in good standing within 60 days of employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to achieve results in a highly complex environment with tight deadlines and multiple shifting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute healthy and positive dynamics to the work team.
• Able to influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Positive attitude and the ability to participate as part of a team to assure plan compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated PC skills, including experience in Microsoft, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of Blue Cross and affiliates products is preferred.
• Sales or customer service experience

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annual + Commission

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.