National Sales Executive

National Alliance Sales Representative

Ensures that personal sales, retention and service targets are met for all National Alliance products. This includes traditional self-funded, national products, and new carrier administration. Identifies new market opportunities for growth on a national scale, works with the other departments to implement those opportunities, and then manages the relationships with those new partners.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday, you will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. You may be required to travel. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229 however, we are open to hybrid or remote.

What You Will Do:

• Communicates effectively with sales prospects (groups, brokers and carriers).
• Monitors marketplace regularly to identify trends in sales, competitors.
• Establishes and maintains distribution channel relations.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with management regarding information pertinent to successful achievement of goals.
• Monitors performance metrics and distributes to Management.
• Completes all reporting requirements as outlined by senior management within specified time periods.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: Bachelor's
• Required Work Experience: 6 years-sales experience or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of products, procedures, systems, marketing applicable to Third Party Administration -- both in terms of self-funded group administration and back-office carrier administration.
• 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.
• Required Software and Tools: Ability to use standard office equipment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or other word processing/spreadsheet software.
• Required Licenses and Certificates: Current South Carolina Department of Insurance License or the ability to acquire within 4 months of date hired.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Preferred Work Experience: Self-funded sales experience to include finalist presentations and consultant relationship management.
• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Previous budget experience. In-depth knowledge of competitor products and guidelines.
• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: CEBS, CLU, FLMI, or other applicable designation.

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

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 mycareer.help@bcbssc.com 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.