Account Executive II - Northern IL

Centene Corporation; Burr Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks an Account Executive II to support MAPD growth by enhancing relationships with brokers and managing sales in Northern IL. The ideal candidate will leverage their healthcare sales experience and be comfortable with substantial field travel. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Health insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Sales, Healthcare, Medicare, CMS Regulations.
• Active, valid and unrestricted State Life, Health & Disability license.
• Experience working with brokers/agents and territory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Executives with new business and renewal presentations.
• Assist with broker service issues pertaining to ancillary products.
• Build relationships to increase sales in the assigned territory.

Skills

Sales

Broker Relationship Management

Healthcare Knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish, Polish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Marketing, Business or related field

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position will support our MAPD growth from the 1099 broker channel in the Northern IL (Chicagoland) market.

Position Purpose:
The Account Executive II supports Account Executives and Account Management Teams in assigned territories for small group, mid-market, and large group segments. This position assists with new business, renewal presentations and broker service issues pertaining to ancillary products.

• Meets or exceeds assigned annual sales goals and penetration of the book of business.

• Participates in product training with Sales Management for Health Plan’s commercial sales segments.

• Assists with supporting Health Plan’s General Agents and brokers in assigned territory.

• Develops best practices and work to implement those based on local market conditions.

• Reviews and responds to RFP’s, manages internal strategy and participates in major sales and renewal presentations.

• Maintains strong familiarity with competition, market environments, healthcare economics, etc.

• Maintains competitive analysis information and submits to sales management quarterly.

• Builds relationships with Health Plan sales and account management teams to increase new sales and penetrate Health Plan’s book of business.

• Travels to customer, finalist and presale meetings, and other cross-sale related activities.

• Submits Account Executive reports and ad hoc reports upon request and in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Candidate must reside in IL

Field based travel 75% and 25% Office/Hub

Highly Preferred - Bilingual English/Spanish, Polish, and any second language

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Marketing, Business or related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience in Sales, Healthcare, Medicare, CMS Regulations and/or Management. Prior experience working with brokers/agents along with territory management experience is preferred. License/Certification: Active, valid and unrestricted State Life, Health & Disability license.

For Medicare/Commercial Solutions: Must have a valid driver's license. Travel: As a field-based role, a minimum of 75% of this role will take place in the marketplace. (Note: Working in an office or remotely within a home-based environment is not considered field-based work. Overnight travel maybe required based on territory/marketplace.

For Medicare/Commercial Solutions: License/Certification: Active health insurance license required or obtained within 45 days. Requires state insurance license required. Requirements vary state by state.

For Fidelis Care plan only: The Account Executive II supports membership growth and retention in assigned territories by working with appointed brokers.

For Health Net of California only: must obtain State Life, Health & Disability license within 45 days of hire.

Pay Range: $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act