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Blue Cross of Idaho

Not-for-profit health insurance provider

Business Development Representative

Full-Time
$73.3k - $102.7k+ Annual sales incentive bonus
Mid
Bachelor's
Meridian, ID, USA
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementSales Development Representative

About the job

Requirements
  • Three years of experience in business development, sales, consulting, or related client-facing roles.
  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience; two years of relevant work experience is equivalent to one year of college.
  • Ability to travel and/or attend off-site or client-facing meetings during and outside of standard working hours.
Responsibilities
  • Identify and develop strategic business opportunities within targeted employer, payer, or partner segments.
  • Conduct research and account planning to understand organizational priorities, business challenges, and potential use cases for products and solutions.
  • Lead discovery conversations to identify client needs and translate complex analytics concepts into business value.
  • Build a focused pipeline of strategic opportunities and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support ongoing engagement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to shape and position products and solutions aligned to client needs.
  • Develop and deliver sales proposals and presentations that clearly communicate products and features.
  • Advance opportunities through defined stages, including discovery, proposal, and finalist, in partnership with stakeholders.
  • Provide structured feedback to internal teams on market trends, client needs, and solution effectiveness.
  • Update and accurately maintain the CRM with documentation of activities, call notes, pipeline, future tasks, and other required information to support the overall sales plan.
  • Support development and refinement of go-to-market strategies, messaging, and value propositions.
  • Participate in industry and client-facing activities to build awareness and credibility in the market.

About the company

Blue Cross of Idaho is a not-for-profit health insurer based in Idaho that has operated since 1945. It connects Idaho residents to quality, affordable healthcare by offering health insurance plans and building strong provider networks, information, tools, and services to help customers access care. The product works through member health plans and a network of providers, backed by customer-focused tools and services to help people compare options, understand benefits, and access care. The company differentiates itself from competitors by its not-for-profit, mission-driven structure, Idaho roots, and emphasis on delivering customer-centric experiences and affordable care through stable networks despite changes in the health insurance marketplace. Its goal is to create a brighter future for Idahoans by improving access to affordable, quality healthcare.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$7.8M

Headquarters

Meridian, Idaho

Founded

N/A

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  • New provider portal tooling and legacy-ERA migration reduce friction for physicians and members.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 layoffs cut under 90 jobs after 2025 duals-contract losses and restructuring.
  • September 2026 Idaho School Benefit Trust rehabilitation exposes claims-processing dependence and reputational damage.
  • Sale of Meridian headquarters signals chronic cost pressure and potential talent attrition through 2027.

What makes Blue Cross of Idaho unique

  • Founded in 1945, Blue Cross of Idaho anchors local pricing and networks statewide.
  • September 2026 provider-portal chat and new platform improve claims and service workflows.
  • 2026 Medicare Advantage partnerships, including Greater Good Health, deepen Idaho senior care access.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Dental Insurance

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