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Excellus BCBS

Nonprofit health insurance provider

Payment Integrity Strategic Sales Consultant

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$87.8k - $158k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ten or more years of successful sales experience within the health insurance industry, preferably selling services and ancillary benefits to insurance carriers, or a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field with five or more years of sales or health insurance experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of health insurance products, pharmacy products, ancillary benefits, operations as a service, and industry trends.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Strong prospecting and networking abilities to develop and maintain customer relationships.
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills, including the ability to overcome objections and resistance from potential customers.
  • Communication and presentation skills to deliver compelling sales pitches to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proficiency using customer relationship management software and other sales-related tools.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks.
  • Ability to work prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a workstation and working on a computer.
  • Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region, both in and out of New York State, for meetings and/or trainings as needed.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect, develop, and win new business outside the 31 counties served by Lifetime Healthcare Companies.
  • Manage responsibility for the management services organization product portfolio and growth for LBS Ancillary, Pharmacy, and Operations as a Service, while maintaining account and partnership satisfaction.
  • Build and maintain an out-of-area market-expansion pipeline involving brokers, distribution channels, carriers, and third-party administrators, using cold calling, networking, trade shows, referrals, and other lead-generation methods.
  • Develop and deliver customized proposals and quotes aligned with customer needs, with a compelling value proposition and competitive pricing; present the value and benefits of services to potential clients.
  • Negotiate and close sales contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are clearly defined and consistent with company policies.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders at health insurance carriers, and connect those relationships with management services organization partners.
  • Develop understanding of carrier partners' needs and pain points and explain how the company's services address them.
  • Source and develop relationships with potential out-of-area business acquisitions; oversee growth, relationships, and retention for purchased books of business.
  • Collaborate with marketing, finance, and product development teams to create sales materials and gain insight into market trends and customer requirements.
  • Support the company's mission and values, adhere to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and lead according to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
  • Protect member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures.
  • Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Successful sales experience selling services and ancillary benefits to insurance carriers is preferred.

About the Company

Excellus BCBS

Nonprofit health insurance provider

Excellus BCBS is a nonprofit health plan serving upstate New York, from Utica through Rochester, as part of the national Blue Cross Blue Shield network. It offers individual, family, Medicare, Medicaid, and employer health plans, plus virtual care, wellness programs, and Social Care Networks addressing housing, food, and transportation needs. What sets Excellus apart is pairing local, community support with a nationwide Blue provider network. The goal is to deliver affordable, accessible care that helps members and communities thrive.

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Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Founded
1932

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