Medicare Sales Agent

ABOUT THIS TEMP POSITION

This is a temporary position and the length of assignment is estimated to go until  December 31, 2026. The length of the assignment is always dependent on business need and dates may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Medicare Sales Director, this position:

• Increases membership in the Alliance Medicare D-SNP program through direct sales and marketing of Alliance Medicare products to dual-eligible, Medicare/Medi-Cal recipients within assigned service area
• Develops a sales network to generate leads and provide opportunities for outreach
• Supports Medicare Sales Department activities and programs

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• A current license to sell Accident and Health or Sickness insurance issued by the State of California Department of Insurance
• Possession of current AHIP certification
• Background in Medicare sales
• Skilled in communicating complex products by simplifying information for audiences of all backgrounds
• Experience using CRM tools, nurturing leads, and following up with potential members
• A collaborative and professional communication style, building productive relationships with potential members and internal Alliance teams 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description and list of requirements, click here.

• Knowledge of:
  • The Medicare program and related regulations
  • CMS regulations related to Medicare sales
  • The principles and practices of sales techniques utilized in a highly regulated industry

• Ability to:
  • Quickly develop an in-depth knowledge of all Alliance Medicare and Medi-Cal products and provider networks within assigned service area
  • Accurately identify and qualify prospective members
  • Assess individuals' insurance needs and recommend appropriate coverage
  • Execute defined sales strategies and achieve program goals and objectives
• Education and Experience:
  • Possession within three months of hire and continued maintenance of a license to sell Accident and Health or Sickness insurance issued by the State of California Department of Insurance
  • Possession within three months of hire and continued maintenance of current AHIP certification
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or a related field and a minimum of five years of experience in insurance sales, pharmaceutical sales, medical equipment sales, or a related area (an additional four years of experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

OTHER INFORMATION

• This is a remote position.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings may be expected.
• We anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• In-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
• Temporary employees on assignment at the Alliance will be connected to a staffing agency with separate benefit options. 

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The posted hiring ranges below represent a good‑faith estimate of what a temporary employee would be paid on this assignment. Final compensation will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferable experience related to the position, education, or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).

The applicable salary ranges are based on work location and are aligned to a zone according to the cost of labor in your area. All ranges are subject to change in the future. We are happy to answer any questions that you have or share the applicable pay zone for your location if it’s not one of the typical areas included below. You can reach out to [email protected], and a member from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

• Zone 1: $40- $50/ hour
  • Typical areas in Zone 1: Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
• Zone 2: $37 -$47/ hour
  • Typical areas in Zone 2: Mariposa and Merced Counties, Fresno area, Bakersfield, Eastern California, San Luis Obispo area, and the Central Valley (except Sacramento)

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION DETAILS

• Because this is a Temporary assignment, the Medicare Sales Agent will not be eligible for incentive payouts. 
• This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below (this is standard language from our regular job posts and cannot be altered or removed).