BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Regional Sales Director - Greenville, SC/Hybrid

Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 8 years of insurance sales and marketing management experience
  • In-depth knowledge of group health insurance products
  • Strong sales team motivation and development skills
  • Excellent customer service, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to obtain Department of Insurance Licensure within 60 days of hiring

Responsibilities

  • Lead recruitment, training, and development of staff to achieve sales and service goals
  • Design and manage marketing strategies for the region
  • Ensure effective communication of benefits to operational areas
  • Monitor market trends and coordinate issue resolution with clients
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and vendors

Benefits

  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Access to on-site cafeterias and fitness centers
  • Education assistance programs
  • Service recognition rewards
  • Discounts on entertainment and services nationwide
Full Job Description

Summary

Leads the sales, renewal, and service operations for the assigned region, driving growth, customer retention, and market expansion. Provides strategic leadership to a high-performing team while fostering and strengthening long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders to ensure exceptional service and business results.
Description

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday hybrid in Greenville, South Carolina. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings.

What You Will Do:

  • Recruits, develops, trains, and guides/directs staff to meet, maintain, and increase the sales, retention, and service goals of BCBSSC products for assigned region.

  • Develops, implements, and manages marketing strategies for assigned region. Develops and implements short and long-range plans and budgets within assigned region. Assists sales as needed with presentations and hosting potential/current prospects/clients and potential/current accounts. May assist with the renewal of existing accounts and for ensuring appropriate operational tasks are completed for the implementation of new accounts. May assist in the sales of ancillary products.

  • Manages the accurate communication of specific benefits for assigned accounts to operational areas including customer service, claims, benefit files, and membership. Coordinates with all operational departments on the administration of assigned accounts.

  • Monitors marketplace to identify trends in sales, competitors or product design. Manages the coordination of issue resolution with customers/clients as it relates to implementation, renewals, and ongoing account management.

  • Develops and maintains excellent relationships with business partners, vendors, potential business partners, groups, agents, and brokers.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

  • Required Education: Bachelors in a job-related field

  • Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related experience or Associate's and 2 years job related experience.

  • Required Work Experience: 8 years insurance sales and marketing management experience to include training/development programs.

  • Required Skills and Abilities: In-depth knowledge of group health insurance including group benefits, pricing, claims payment policy, benefit analysis, and stop loss. Working knowledge of internal operational systems including medical management, claims, customer service, eligibility, and underwriting. Demonstrated proficiency/performance in meeting sales goals. Strong sales team motivation skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Good judgment skills. Strong customer service, presentation, and organizational skills. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Basic business math proficiency. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Ability to direct, motivate, and assess performance of others.

  • Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

  • Required License and Certificate: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed.

We Prefer That You Have:

  • At least 5 years health insurance sales experience including but not limited to fully insured, self-funded, level funded, medical, dental, and ancillary products.

  • At least 3 years of people management experience

  • Extensive relationship building and community involvement experience.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.  

  • Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

  • Education Assistance

  • Service Recognition

  • National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

About BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is a health insurance company that provides coverage to over 5 million people in South Carolina and beyond. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare plans, and employer-sponsored plans. The company is committed to improving the health of its members and the communities it serves, with initiatives focused on wellness, disease prevention, and access to care. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is a subsidiary of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.
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