Sales Executive

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a seasoned sales professional to drive new business and manage a book of healthcare accounts in Eastern PA and nearby states. You will prospect, renew, and expand the portfolio by selling core and supplemental products while building strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing territory plans, forecasting, coordinating with internal teams, and presenting value propositions to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in health sales or business development.
• 3+ years selling healthcare products; strong client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage senior-level client relationships and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new clients and growth in assigned regions.
• Sell core and supplemental healthcare products; manage renewals.
• Build strategic partnerships with senior client stakeholders.
• Develop sales plans and maintain forecasts.
• Lead internal teams to deliver client strategy.
• Prepare reports and presentations for renewals.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Time management

Creativity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network

Job Summary

This job actively prospects for new clients and business for the profitable sale of core and supplemental products for a business segment in an assigned plan, territory, geographic area or distribution channel. Responsible for building and managing a book of business and the business relationship as a strategic consultant for new accounts. Responsible for renewing accounts and selling new products and services to existing accounts to ensure retention and growth of profitable business.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review new products, services, capabilities, and technologies with the client in order to sell assigned product lines, renewals and add-on sales to ensure retention, profitability and growth of existing business.
• Manage relationships at senior levels with clients by creating valued business partnerships, demonstrating business acumen and cultivating an active network.
• Develop appropriate sales solutions giving consideration to increased competition and the changing political environment.
• Develop, implement and execute business plans and metrics for retaining and growing membership while enhancing profitability and cross-selling.
• Conduct routine service calls and function as the primary Group contact for strategic planning and consultation.
• Support customers during the implementation of sales contracts and throughout the relationship by advocating for escalated services issues in a timely and professional manner; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Complete and maintain sales projections, finalize rates and benefit adjustments and prepare reports and documents for renewal and sales presentations.
• Participate in product development and prepare business programs (i.e. territory specific action plans and strategy for closing sales) and long term strategy for specific account needs.
• Lead internal partners (Clinical, Analytics, etc.) in delivering client strategy.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree Preferred None

EXPERIENCE

Required Three (3) or more years of selling experience in a healthcare environment Preferred None

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required None Preferred None

SKILLS

Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously on a variety of subjects Presentation, communication and negotiation skills Organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines Creativity and Innovation Persistence & Resilience Problem Solving Influence Language (Other than English): None

Travel Requirement

50% - 75% Eastern Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Eastern New York

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type Remote/Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Frequently Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Always Physical work site required No Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Never

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum

$64,000.00

Pay Range Maximum

$96,000.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.