Sr. Strategic Account Executive; O500 (NY/NJ)

Cigna

$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in client or account management within health benefits or a related field.
  • Experience managing large employer accounts with a focus on renewal strategies.
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data and communicate its implications.
  • Ability to establish trust and influence within complex organizational structures.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
  • Experience with employers of 500+ employees is a plus.
  • Background in sales, underwriting, operations, or client consulting within healthcare or benefits preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain consultative relationships with senior leaders and decision-makers.
  • Act as a strategic advisor by understanding clients' business and industry needs.
  • Lead strategies for account renewal and growth through data-driven insights.
  • Drive client portfolio performance focusing on growth, retention, and earnings.
  • Utilize financial knowledge to assist clients in managing costs effectively.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide seamless and aligned solutions to clients.
  • Proactively address client needs and ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Leverage market trends to offer innovative and competitive solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental starting on day one.
  • Well-being and behavioral health programs offered to support overall health.
  • 401(k) plan and company-paid life insurance benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement program to foster professional development.
  • Minimum of 18 days paid time off per year alongside paid holidays and leaves of absence.
Full Job Description

As a Sr. Strategic Account Executive, you serve as a trusted partner to large, complex organizations, helping them navigate business challenges while delivering meaningful value to their employees and customers. In this role, you build deep, long-term relationships, provide strategic insight, and drive growth by aligning client needs with innovative health and wellness solutions. You are energized by face-to-face engagement, confident in financial discussions, and motivated by creating exceptional client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong, consultative relationships with senior decision-makers and key influencers across assigned accounts.

• Act as a strategic advisor by deeply understanding each client’s business, industry dynamics, and long-term objectives.

• Lead renewal and growth strategies by presenting data-driven insights, negotiating rate actions, and identifying opportunities to expand solutions and services.

• Drive portfolio performance by delivering growth, retention, and earnings outcomes across a book of large employer clients.

• Apply financial and underwriting knowledge to help clients manage costs while maximizing the value of offered solutions.

• Collaborate closely with underwriting, client management, and internal partners to deliver aligned, seamless client solutions.

• Proactively address client needs by overseeing service delivery, resolving issues efficiently, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience.

• Leverage market and industry trends to help clients stay competitive and informed, positioning solutions that meet evolving needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in client management, account management, or sales within health benefits, insurance, or a related industry.

• Proven experience managing large, complex employer accounts, including renewal strategy and growth discussions.

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret data, understand underwriting concepts, and communicate value effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and navigate complex organizational environments.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience working with employers of 500+ employees.

• Background in sales, underwriting, operations, or client consulting within healthcare or benefits.

We are looking for ambitious, compassionate professionals who bring curiosity, resilience, and a growth mindset to their work. If you are driven to make an impact through strong partnerships and thoughtful solutions, this role offers the opportunity to grow your career while helping clients achieve meaningful outcomes.


If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.


At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, .


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