Client Service Executive - Cigna Global Health Benefits

Rysein; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking an experienced Client Services professional in the United States to lead end-to-end service delivery for key accounts, partnering with Sales to strengthen client relationships and drive growth. You will analyze account data, coordinate internal partners, and deliver tailored service solutions for complex client needs.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years in account management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration, business communication, marketing or other appropriate professional degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Four plus years work experience in account management/account services/sales, or other areas requiring significant customer interaction and ability to effectively problem-solve issues to resolution.
• Demonstrated strength and ability to interface with and influence key decision makers/clients through use of negotiation skills, dealing with ambiguity and conflict management.
• Strong analytical ability, with ability to design, track and work toward specific measurable performance targets for self and team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to build and sustain client relationships to enhance Cigna's reputation in the Global Market.
• Own the end to end service delivery, resolving the needs of the client and customer in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Develop case-level service strategy and effective service solutions related to overall plan administration; use a creative, thoughtful approach to customize service delivery for client/consultant needs and attributes.
• Prioritize tasks and deliverables ensuring solutions are achieved timely and with high quality outcomes.
• Responsible for engaging internal matrix partners on escalated service issues including but not limited to billing, banking, eligibility, customer service, plan set-up and claim payment.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive for first contact resolution.
• Attend client meetings as needed to provide insights to complex client and customer issues.
• Facilitate engagement between subject matter experts within Cigna to execute overall service strategy for client.
• Manage issue through end to end resolution.
• Partner with the Sales team (Account Manager or National Account Executive), Underwriting and Operations in the development of client specific service strategies and in the pursuit of growth opportunities, and retail strategies.
• Provide routine updates to Sales account management team related to at-risk service issues.

Skills

Account management

Client relationships

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Salesforce Service Center

CRM software

Job description

• Partner with Sales to build and sustain client relationships to enhance Cigna's reputation in the Global Market.
• Own the end to end service delivery, resolving the needs of the client and customer in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Develop case-level service strategy and effective service solutions related to overall plan administration; use a creative, thoughtful approach to customize service delivery for client/consultant needs and attributes.
• Prioritize tasks and deliverables ensuring solutions are achieved timely and with high quality outcomes.
• Responsible for engaging internal matrix partners on escalated service issues including but not limited to billing, banking, eligibility, customer service, plan set-up and claim payment.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive for first contact resolution.
• Attend client meetings as needed to provide insights to complex client and customer issues.
• Facilitate engagement between subject matter experts within Cigna to execute overall service strategy for client.
• Manage issue through end to end resolution.
• Partner with the Sales team (Account Manager or National Account Executive), Underwriting and Operations in the development of client specific service strategies and in the pursuit of growth opportunities, and retail strategies.
• Provide routine updates to Sales account management team related to at-risk service issues.

Responsibilities

Client Relationships / Service

• Partner with Sales to build and sustain client relationships to enhance Cigna's reputation in the Global Market.
• Own the end to end service delivery, resolving the needs of the client and customer in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Develop case-level service strategy and effective service solutions related to overall plan administration; use a creative, thoughtful approach to customize service delivery for client/consultant needs and attributes.
• Prioritize tasks and deliverables ensuring solutions are achieved timely and with high quality outcomes.
• Responsible for engaging internal matrix partners on escalated service issues including but not limited to billing, banking, eligibility, customer service, plan set-up and claim payment.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive for first contact resolution.
• Attend client meetings as needed to provide insights to complex client and customer issues.
• Facilitate engagement between subject matter experts within Cigna to execute overall service strategy for client.
• Manage issue through end to end resolution.
• Partner with the Sales team (Account Manager or National Account Executive), Underwriting and Operations in the development of client specific service strategies and in the pursuit of growth opportunities, and retail strategies.
• Provide routine updates to Sales account management team related to at-risk service issues.

Internal Liaison

• Facilitate engagement between subject matter experts within Cigna to execute overall service strategy for client.
• Manage issue through end to end resolution.
• Partner with the Sales team (Account Manager or National Account Executive), Underwriting and Operations in the development of client specific service strategies and in the pursuit of growth opportunities, and retail strategies.
• Provide routine updates to Sales account management team related to at-risk service issues.

Data Analysis

• Monitor overall health of the client (i.e. account metrics, performance guarantees) to minimize financial impacts, drive persistency and improve client satisfaction.
• Own proactive routine service touch-points with client regarding service scorecard/dashboard results.
• Provide Service Operations and CGHB standard service reports to the account team and client.
• Analyzes data/trends and responsible for presenting results to the client.

Ideal Candidates Will Have a Combination Of The Following

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business administration, business communication, marketing or other appropriate professional degree required or equivalent work experience.
• Four plus years work experience in account management/account services/sales, or other areas requiring significant customer interaction and ability to effectively problem-solve issues to resolution.
• Demonstrated strength and ability to interface with and influence key decision makers/clients through use of negotiation skills, dealing with ambiguity and conflict management.
• Strong analytical ability, with ability to design, track and work toward specific measurable performance targets for self and team.
• Demonstrated efficiency with Salesforce Service Center and Diamond preferred
• Experience with presentation skills; previous success and experience delivering customer/producer communications.
• Demonstrated success in negotiations and ability to influence internal/external constituencies.
• Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as needed in support of client relationship and service delivery.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence.

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco‑free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.