New Business Sales Manager — U500 Growth & Strategy

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking a New Business Sales Manager in Walnut Creek, CA, hybrid role leading the U500 market strategy and a sales team. You will drive growth, improve retention, and strengthen our brand in a competitive health insurance market.

You will develop and execute market plans, mentor staff, and collaborate with Client Management to deliver integrated solution sets. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential in this fast-changing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of industry experience; minimum of 5 years of sales.
• Sales leadership with recruitment and staff development.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns and drives the U500 sales plan and market strategy.
• Coaches and develops the sales team and individual progress.
• Builds and executes market-specific sales plans and tactics.
• Leads execution of account development and renewal strategies.
• Monitors key metrics and reports progress to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

People development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

The Cigna Group is seeking a New Business Sales Manager in Walnut Creek, CA, hybrid role leading the U500 market strategy and a sales team. You will drive growth, improve retention, and strengthen our brand in a competitive health insurance market.

You will develop and execute market plans, mentor staff, and collaborate with Client Management to deliver integrated solution sets. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential in this fast-changing environment.