Prospects and generates new group sales for targeted market segments in a defined territory. Develops and implements sales strategies to meet sales and membership objectives for assigned market segment(s) and territories. This position requires a local presence in the Twin Falls and/or Eastern Idaho areas, and has flexibility to work hybrid location (onsite Eastern Idaho campus(es), field work, and remote work-from-home). #LI-Hybrid Required Education & Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college) State of Idaho Resident License or must obtain within 120 days of hire Travel: Travel and/or attend off site events during and outside of standard working hours Required Experience: BDE II: 3 years’ sales, account management or related experience, preferably within in health insurance industry; at BDE III: 5/ years' experience. Responsibilities at these levels include: Responsible for new sales of group products and services. Provides resolution of difficult problems and issues. Develops and maintains an understanding of the company’s competitive position in the market and proactively identifies opportunities to leverage the company’s position to grow membership May offer new sales and marketing techniques to assure success of assigned product lines. May handle diverse group funding proposals by educating stakeholders on alternative financing arrangements. Your day may look like: Develops and implements sales plans to achieve sales objectives for assigned product lines and/or market segments. Responsible for new sales of group products and services. Develops and delivers sales proposals and presentations. Enrolls new members through prospecting, contacting, negotiating, and selling concepts, rates, and the organization’s unique value proposition to individuals, brokers, consultants, and/or groups. Retains, builds, and strengthens relationships to generate future sales growth and maintain existing business with brokers, groups, individuals, and community partnerships. Ensures active participation in community and industry organizations. Identifies opportunities to grow membership by evaluating reports of existing book of business including historical trends, prospects, and specific products. Ensures sales tools are maintained with documentation of activities, call notes, prospect information, futures tasks, and other required information to support the overall sales plan. Provides market feedback and information for sales forecasting. Monitors competitor activities and practices through accurate group and customer feedback and inform leadership. Reviews and verifies data on business opportunities and market trends. Assesses broker, customer, and/or client needs and suggests appropriate products and/or solutions. May assist account management with renewals. Reasonable accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Blue Cross of Idaho has taken our role as an Idaho-based health insurance company to heart since 1945. As a not-for-profit, we are driven to help connect Idahoans to quality and affordable healthcare while building strong networks and services. We aim to create a brighter future for all with the help of customer-centric professionals. Your Health and Wellness Matters At Blue Cross of Idaho, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our benefits aim to help make your life easier, healthier and more balanced. Your Career Development Matters We believe in employee growth, which is why we offer training, tools and numerous resources to assist with professional development. Your Community Matters Our employees care deeply about Idaho. We work together to positively impact communities throughout Idaho, and contribute our time through volunteering. Blue Cross of Idaho will extend reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are otherwise not able to fully use electronic and online job application systems. For assistance, please send an email to BCIHRRecruiter@bcidaho.com. Equal Opportunity is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement E-Verify Pay Transparency