Strategic Account Executive: Growth, Partnerships & Insights

Cigna Healthcare; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to build deep, trusted relationships with clients and act as their strategic partner. You will listen, understand challenges, and deliver insights that help clients achieve goals, fueling growth and strengthening partnerships.

The role requires strong communication, financial acumen, and experience managing complex accounts, with collaboration across underwriting and internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in health benefits, account management, or client-facing roles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Financial acumen and familiarity with underwriting principles.
• Experience managing complex client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key client decision-makers to develop meaningful, long-term relationships.
• Apply industry and market knowledge to offer forward-thinking recommendations.
• Engage across all levels of client organizations to ensure alignment and influence outcomes.
• Share timely insights on market trends to help clients stay ahead.
• Use financial and underwriting expertise to guide cost management and highlight the value of Cigna solutions.
• Drive growth, earnings, and retention by expanding relationships and managing renewals.
• Collaborate with underwriting and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated, strategic solutions.
• Oversee and support client service needs by connecting requests with the right internal teams.
• Strengthen relationships with distribution partners and ensure alignment on client strategies.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Financial acumen

Account management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cigna Healthcare is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to build deep, trusted relationships with clients and act as their strategic partner. You will listen, understand challenges, and deliver insights that help clients achieve goals, fueling growth and strengthening partnerships.

The role requires strong communication, financial acumen, and experience managing complex accounts, with collaboration across underwriting and internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.