Account Manager III
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey · Newark, NJ · 1 wk ago
Business Development$92k–$121k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position is accountable for the conservation of existing accounts and selling additional product lines where appropriate and profitable for the Public markets.
Responsibilities
- Manages contract renewals and ensures services are provided that will maximize the potential for account retention and initial member enrollment.
- Plans and negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with existing accounts.
- Sells additional lines of business to existing clients.
- Compares and evaluates various products to make appropriate recommendations based on client needs assessment.
- Modifies existing contracts that require term changes that may be outside of predetermined guidelines or standards.
- Develops and conducts workshops for clients/groups relative to enrollment, claim procedures, and health industry regulations.
- Weighs factors and outcomes to make binding financial, operational, and service-related decisions.
- Sets up and maintains systems to ensure timely and accurate data entry and reporting.
- Ensures that all clients and stakeholders are promptly informed of relevant legislative and regulatory issues and their associated impact.
Additional Duties for the Labor Market
- Sells new business to potential accounts, working towards sales goals while ensuring the sale of prudent and profitable business.
- Develops prospective accounts and clients.
- Informs and educates prospects on Horizon products and services.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
Minimum high school diploma or GREDBachelor's degree preferred
Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of professional sales or contract negotiation experience, preferably in the health insurance industry, with a documented track record of success.
Requires a New Jersey State Health/Life License.
Skills and Abilities
- Negotiation
- Verbal and written communication
- Public speaking and presentation
- Interpersonal
- Relationship-building
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Retirement Plans
Generous PTO
Incentive Plans
Wellness Programs
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement