Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Jobs

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Residency in or relocation to Louisiana is preferred for all positions.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position will play a pivotal part in enrolling new members, generating leads through grassroots events and community partnerships, and nurturing leads through conversion. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of successful field sales / grassroots marketing performance.

NATURE AND SCOPE

• This role does not manage people.

• This role reports to this job: Vice President, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Supplement Plan Sales

• Necessary Contacts: Medicare Advantage customers and all levels of internal BCBSLA personnel as needed to efficiently serve the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Marketing, Business or related field is required.

• Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience

• 1 year of marketing and/or sales experience is

Skills and Abilities

• Able to chair meetings and communicate benefits and develop computerized presentations.

• Must be able to travel daily in the local area and statewide on occasion.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid state insurance license is upon hire required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Primary role is to act as an exclusive agent representing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to present the benefits of Medicare Advantage insurance policies.

• Identify and engage seniors through grassroots marketing and community partnerships to generate new prospective members.

• Stay informed of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities within the senior healthcare market adjusting sales strategies and identify new growth avenues.

• Provide regular updates to leadership on sales activities, lead funnel management, and market insights to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.

• Collaborate closely with internal and cross-functional teams to align sales strategies.

• Using knowledge of the Medicare product portfolio to accurately assess the distinct needs of different prospects, explain the differences between various products, and assist the prospect member in selecting a product that best meets their unique needs.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

• Ability to work regularly scheduled hours of operation including training period, with the flexibility to adjust daily schedule, and work over-time and /or weekends, as needed.

• All new hires will be required to successfully complete the Sales Training classes and demonstrate proficiency of the material.

Additional Accountabilities and Essential Functions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential Functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.

• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.

• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze are required.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Additional Information

Please be sure to monitor your email frequently for communications you may receive during the recruiting process. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those most qualified will be contacted. To monitor the status of your application, please visit the "My Applications" section in the Candidate Home section of your Workday account.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please contact recruiting@bcbsla.com for assistance.

In support of our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, Blue Cross encourages the good health of its employees and visitors. We want to ensure that our employees have a work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being. Due to the acknowledged hazards from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, and in order to promote good health, our company properties are smoke and tobacco free.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana performs background and pre-employment drug screening after an offer has been extended and prior to hire for all positions. As part of this process records may be verified and information checked with agencies including but not limited to the Social Security Administration, criminal courts, federal, state, and county repositories of criminal records, Department of Motor Vehicles and credit bureaus. Pursuant with sec 1033 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, individuals who have been convicted of a felony crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust are prohibited from working in the insurance industry unless they obtain written consent from their state insurance commissioner.

Additionally, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is a Drug Free Workplace. A pre-employment drug screen will be required and any offer is contingent upon satisfactory drug testing results.

JOB CATEGORY: Sales, Marketing & Product Management