Supervisor, Small Group - Retention
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City · Kansas City, MO · 2 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
Guided by our core values and commitment to your success, we provide health, financial and lifestyle benefits to ensure a best-in-class employee experience.
Benefits
- Highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan with both employee and employer contributions
- Annual incentive bonus plan based on company achievement of goals
- Paid holidays, paid time off, and volunteer time off
- Professional development courses, mentorship opportunities, and tuition reimbursement program
- Paid parental leave and adoption leave with adoption financial assistance
- Employee discount program
Responsibilities
- Ensure proper execution of retention goals
- Assist Account Executives through resolution of escalated client issues
- Execute renewal documents and support renewal activities/process timely and accurately
- Build and maintain customer, broker, and consultant relationships
- Collaborate with Service Consultants to align on group and broker needs
- Execute on strategy set forth by Sales Leadership
- Collaborate with internal teams to implement and improve processes
- Review small group renewals, provide insights to actuary and underwriting, and equip Account Executives with necessary information to support retention goals
- Train, coach, and mentor Account Executives and Account Coordinators
- Maintain oversight and reporting of Account Executive retention, identify areas of opportunity, and report to Sales Manager
- Monitor individual and team performance, provide constructive feedback, and develop action plans to meet retention goals
- Participate in the recruitment process, including interviewing and hiring qualified candidates for the retention team
- Answer and resolve all broker and group inquiries (e.g., billing, claims, membership services) in a timely manner
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or other relevant academic discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of related experience in health insurance sales/retention
- Thorough knowledge of health insurance principles, practices, and products, including specific knowledge of Blue KC offerings
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and organization skills, especially while handling multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously
- Beginner-level knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office
- Advanced keyboard skills (typing, computer entry)
- Must possess a State Life/Health Insurance license in both Missouri and Kansas or be able to obtain one within 60 days of hire