Inside Sales Rep-Hourly + Commission-Can live anywhere in U.S.

CVS Health; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health, through its Aetna unit, seeks a Telesales Representative to acquire new members and manage the ongoing member relationship, addressing plan benefits, product information, and service inquiries.

You will work in a high-performing team with emphasis on personal and professional development, handling inbound/outbound calls, cross-selling, CRM data entry, and staying compliant with CMS regulations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or 1–2 years’ experience selling Medicare products.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to multitask while on calls.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Self-starter with positive attitude and resilience in high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to build and grow a book of business.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition of new members via inbound and outbound calls.
• Assess customer needs for products and services using probing questions.
• Servicing of existing members and inquiries related to benefits.
• Cross selling ancillary products to existing members.
• Retention of existing members.
• Maintain knowledge of CMS regulations.
• Multitask and use computer while interacting with prospects and members.
• Capture relevant information in CRM.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Multi-tasking

Customer service

MS Office

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Aetna, CVS Health is looking for top talent! The Telesales Representative is directly responsible for building a book of business via acquisition of new members using state-of-art lead generation platform supported by real time analytics. Upon acquisition the Telesales Representative will own the member relationship throughout the year and will be the primary contact for member inquiries, including but not limited to, any questions related to plan benefits, product, and services offerings, as well as resolving any issues with respect to the utilization of the product. The position will be a part of a high performing team with strong emphasis on personal and professional development and career growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Acquisition of new members via inbound and outbound calls
• Assessing customer needs for products and services using insightful, probing questions, and demonstrating superior listening skills
• Servicing of existing members and inquiries related to utilization of their product, benefits, etc.
• Cross selling ancillary products as well as any other applicable products to existing members
• Retention of existing members
• Maintaining knowledge levels with respect to CMS and states regulations
• Ability to multitask, and effectively use computer while interacting with prospects and members via phone
• Ensuring that the relevant information is captured in Customer Relationship Management system (CRM)

Accountabilities

• Meeting sales goals, conversion rates, and cross sell rates for acquisition of new members as outlined in the annual performance plan.
• Contacting prospective members within the time limit outlined in the annual performance plan.
• Achieving the member retention rate as outlined in the annual performance plan.
• Highest levels of member satisfaction as measured by various member surveys and member retention rate.
• Expert level understanding of products, services, and processes offered by the company.
• Ability to pass on an annual basis: American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
• Continued Education (CE’s)
• Product Certification
• Required Security and Compliance
• Client/Carrier Certifications
• Any required CMS Certifications

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or 1 to 2 years’ experience of selling multiple Medicare products (i.e., Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement)

Preferred Qualifications

• Life & Health insurance license is not required to be employed. It is required to obtain the license within 2 attempts and or 60 days from the employment start date
• Active use of computer for carrying out daily job activities
• Ability to multi-task while talking on the phone
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Self-starter with positive attitude and ability to control emotions when dealing with unhappy customers (i.e. “Customer is always right” attitude)
• Adaptable to high pressure, achievement-oriented environment
• Drive to build, manage, and grow a book of business and become successful entrepreneur
• High level of computer proficiency including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office package
• Ability to quickly perform basic mathematical operations w/out use of calculator

Education

Diploma or 1 to 2 years’ experience of selling multiple Medicare products (i.e., Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement)

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

• $15.00 - $24.23

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.