Partner Solutions Manager - Hybrid from Columbia, SC

001 BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (subsidized)

401K with company match

Life Insurance

PTO

On-site cafeterias & fitness centers

Wellness program & discounts

Tuition assistance

Service recognition

Employee Discounts

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a Partner Solutions Manager to work with 13 national Blue partner plans, aligning strategies and measuring outcomes. The role involves representing the company at national conventions, expanding partner relationships, and guiding resources across teams for client needs.

The ideal candidate has National Health Plans knowledge and experience selling ancillary products, with a strong focus on metrics and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6 years sales/marketing experience including 1-year lead or supervisory experience or equivalent military grade E4+.
• Comprehensive knowledge of products, procedures, systems, marketing, and National Alliance.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with Partner Plans to manage mutual goals and objectives.
• Assesses and implements resource and training needs for Partner Plan staff.
• Establishes and maintains a visible field presence with staff to ensure plan success.
• Monitors marketplace to identify sales trends, competitors, and initiatives; reports to senior management.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Sales & marketing experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

As a member of the National Alliance team, in the role of Partner Solutions Manager, you will work closely with the Regional Sales/Account Management Directors to implement plans/strategies with 13 Blue partners across the nation. From a marketing aspect, you will be responsible for building brand identity by being a representative of National Alliance at national conventions/fairs, with the opportunity to conduct speaking engagements. You will also expand on our partner relationships and serve as an internal liaison to key support areas that drive innovation to support our clients' national needs. The ideal candidate would have an internal focus on building metrics to measure successes and gaps in partner plans to help plan and align resources distributed among the team. We strongly prefer experience and knowledge of National Health Plans and selling ancillary products.

Logistics

This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday hybrid position (reporting on site 3 days a week and remote 2 days per week). You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00pm-5:00pm.

What You’ll Do

• Communicates effectively with Partner Plans managing mutual goals and objectives.
• Assesses and implements resource and training needs for Partner Plan staff.
• Establishes and maintains a highly visible field presence with staff to ensure staff and plan success.
• Monitors marketplace regularly to identify trends in sales, competitors, BlueCross BlueShield Association initiatives and product design.
• Sends/shares data to senior management and Partner Plans for review on a regular basis.
• Establishes and maintains positive Partner Plan distribution channel relations.
• Manages working relationship with Partner Plans including legal, policy and procedures and issue resolution.
• Coordinates ongoing Partner Plan Meetings including but not to Executive Oversight or Steering Meeting, Quarterly and/or Semiannual Account Management Oversight, etc.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with staff and management regarding information pertinent to successful achievement of goals.
• Monitors performance metrics and distributes to Partner Plans.
• Completes all reporting requirements as outlined by senior management within specified time periods.

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree.
• 6 years sales and marketing experience including 1-year lead or supervisory experience or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.
• Comprehensive knowledge of products, procedures, systems, marketing, and National Alliance.
• Basic understanding of enrollment/underwriting guidelines.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions.
• Excellent judgment skills.
• Strong customer service, organizational, presentation skills with proven ability to manage projects/work teams.
• Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
• Analytical or critical thinking skills.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to direct, motivate, and assess performance of others.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Current South Carolina Department of Insurance License or the ability to acquire within 4 months of date hired.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

We Prefer That You Have

• Bachelor's degree- any major
• Knowledge of National Health Plans
• Knowledge of selling ancillary products
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong attention to details
• Strong customer service, organizational, presentation skills with proven ability to manage projects/work teams.

What We can Do for You

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Culture

Welcome Here’s Your Smart Career Move Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers.

Veterans Welcome

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.