Job description
Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware
Job Summary:
This position is accountable for the conservation of existing accounts and selling additional product lines where appropriate for the Small Group Direct market.
- Manages contract renewals and ensures services are provided that will maximize the potential for account retention and initial member enrollment.
- Ensures proper installation of new accounts as well as changes to existing accounts
- 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.
- Ensures that all accounts are promptly informed of relevant legislative and regulatory issues and their associated impact.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor Degree preferred or relevant work experience in lieu of degree
- Note that licensing requirements still apply for internal candidates.
- Requires a minimum of three (3) years of professional sales or contract negotiation experience, preferably in the health insurance industry, with a documented track record of success.
Additional licensing, certifications, registrations
- Requires a valid NJ drivers license.
- Requires a New Jersey State Health/Life License.
- Under specific circumstances, candidates may be considered provided they obtain their NJ State Health/Life license within 3 months in role. Not IC eligible until license is received.
Knowledge
- Must be proficient and possess advanced skills in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; Should be knowledgeable in the use of intranet and internet applications.
- Requires knowledge of Group Health products lines.
- Requires knowledge of rating and policy renewal practices.
- Prefers knowledge of Horizon BCBSNJ products, underwriting policies, enrollment, billing, and claims processing procedures.
Skills and Abilities
- Negotiation
- Verbal and written communication
- Public speaking and presentation
- Interpersonal
- Relationship-building
- Travel (If Applicable)
- Travel throughout New Jersey may be required.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.
colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.