Role Description
We are open to location for qualified candidates, with a preference for Northeast/Southeast/Central location.
This role is eligible for base pay + Sales Incentive Compensation.
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Develops and implements sales strategies to sell products and services to new large group accounts or government programs in an assigned business segment, product, or geography.
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Performs business development activities in pursuit of new growth channels and identifies potential new clients in a specified territory or geographic area.
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High influence on sales and retention business.
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Develops new business opportunities and cultivates strong, productive, and influential relationships to generate new sales of large or more complex accounts and prospects.
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Implements strategies necessary to attain sales objectives in assigned areas.
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Manages complex negotiations and consults on challenging renewals to position products, rate levels, and expanded product portfolios to increase sales or support difficult renewals and maximize revenue.
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Works with clients to identify their needs and utilize our full product array to put together a multifaceted package for the client.
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Manages the integration of client's and Aetnaβs internal organizations and partners cross-functionally to complete sales, installation, servicing, and product development activities as appropriate.
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Identifies opportunities to partner with clients by drawing from the entire spectrum of product lines, illustrating a keen understanding of clients' multifaceted needs and benefits utilizing Aetna's full product array.
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Coordinates sales materials, testimonials, and subject matter expert involvement in support of the successful delivery of constituent presentations.
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Oversees communication and planning among key stakeholders and presents a successful finalist presentation.
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Identifies and capitalizes on emerging trends in the marketplace by participating in community and industry events as an Aetna representative.
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Collaborates with account management on their assigned book of business.
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Ensures product, pricing, and services meet client's needs while meeting Aetna revenue growth and profit objectives.
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Collaborates with internal and external partners to uncover profitable growth and cross-sell opportunities within new or existing customers and to support post-sale activities.
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Accountable for overall Sales Planning, Distribution Channel, Sales Processes, RFP & Quoting Process.
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Identified within the business unit as "a person to ask" when complex questions.
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Participates in more senior level discussions with higher-level leaders.
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Consistently provides practical/relevant ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements.
Qualifications
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5-7 years of relevant healthcare industry sales experience.
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Ability to explain the relevant process elements and issues in relation to organizational issues and trends in sufficient detail during discussions.
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Persuasive Presentation Skills demonstrating value and moving client to purchase.
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Ability to successfully negotiate with internal/external clients to achieve profitable wins in market.
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Has a complete understanding of business financials, products, and services.
Requirements
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Bachelorβs degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience.
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Health & Life license.
Benefits
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This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families.
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Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.