Sr. New Business Manager, 0500(Hybrid; Chicago, IL)

Role Summary

Develops and implements sales strategies for targeted key accounts in a plan, a territory, or a specified geographic area. Very knowledgeable of complete line of products/services and clients' issues and needs. Primarily focuses on seeking out new clients. Typically has at least three years of related sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain new accounts through direct or brokerage channels for sales.

• Meet or exceed annual business plan as measured by new firms, revenue, membership and profitability objectives.

• Maintain prescribed weekly activity levels.

• Manage the sales process for Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Behavioral products.

• Review and respond to RFP's, manage internal strategy and present quotations.

• Manage database of prospects and assigned producers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years sales experience strongly preferred

• Prior Insurance experience in Underwriting, Operations or Proven sales track record

• 1-2+ years' experience in managed care sales

• Highly motivated with excellent organizational skills

• Self-starter with ability to work independently or as a team to achieve goals and objectives

• Excellent presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work strategically with matrix partners to design presale strategies and proposals

• Ability to obtain necessary licenses

• Acceptable driving record

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.