Group Sales Representative

Humana • Prior Lake, MN

9d • Remote

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Group Sales Representative is responsible for discovering, developing and maintaining benefits brokerage relationships that result in the ongoing sales and retention of Humana’s Group benefit products for distribution in a specific region. The Group Sales Representative is responsible for discovering, developing and maintaining benefits brokerage relationships that result in the ongoing sales and retention of Humana’s Group benefit products for distribution in a specific region. The Group Sales Representative will be held accountable for the achievement of production through tenacious broker development. Brokers should view them as the benefits experts for all products that the executive is expected to sell in the given territory. They will deliver organized, polished presentations of solutions, with benefits tied to the employer’s business needs. The Group Sales Representative will develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan that results in increased sales and maximized profitability by maintaining and expanding penetration of existing products and cross selling other Humana products. Responsibilities Include: Develops new business opportunities and implements strategies necessary to attain sales objectives through consultative selling, issue resolution and superior service. Manages complex negotiations. Positions products, rate levels, and expanded product portfolios to increase sales and maximize revenue. Develop and maintain multiple benefits brokerage and consultant relationships within assigned territory. Collaborates with internal partners and/or external constituents to uncover profitable growth and cross-sell opportunities within new or existing customers and to support post-sale activities. Coordinates finalist presentations and sales seminars, testimonials and works with subject matter expert in support of the successful delivery of constituent presentations. Participates in constituent meetings including finals presentations. Tracks all activities in company’s CRM system and keep current by updating account information regularly. Develop a clear understanding of our business and our diverse Group products. Must gain a thorough understanding of our business relationships within the brokerage community and the clients we serve. Collaborate with Ancillary Small Group Sales Representatives and Ancillary Client Executive to expand broker/client relationship in assigned markets. Implement and support new sales initiatives developed by Humana to increase sales of existing products and/or develop sales of new products. Work closely with the market team to support, mentor and motivate the team to create a strong culture and drive positive results. Coordinate with other team members and departments to optimize the sales effort. Builds Brand across the market in conjunction with outside organizations and key constituents. Identify other strategic relationships in the market and develop those circles of influence to drive business to Humana, Inc. Develops/maintains and communicates expertise on products, industry and emerging marketplace trends. Occasionally be required to set-up new cases and participate in enrollment Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Success selling Dental, Vision and other ancillary insurance products to employers with 51 or more employees.
• 3 years’ experience selling Group Insurance, with 5+ years’ sales experience preferred.
• Experience building relationships with brokers and consultants
• Consultative selling background and experience
• Executive presence
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Valid State Health and Life insurance licenses.
• This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance
• Ability to travel as needed within territory to meet with brokers, clients and team members in person.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry-related experience
• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
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• Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develops new business opportunities and implements strategies necessary to attain sales objectives through consultative selling, issue resolution and superior service.
• Manages complex negotiations.
• Positions products, rate levels, and expanded product portfolios to increase sales and maximize revenue.
• Develop and maintain multiple benefits brokerage and consultant relationships within assigned territory.
• Collaborates with internal partners and/or external constituents to uncover profitable growth and cross-sell opportunities within new or existing customers and to support post-sale activities.
• Coordinates finalist presentations and sales seminars, testimonials and works with subject matter expert in support of the successful delivery of constituent presentations.
• Participates in constituent meetings including finals presentations.
• Tracks all activities in company’s CRM system and keep current by updating account information regularly.
• Develop a clear understanding of our business and our diverse Group products.
• Must gain a thorough understanding of our business relationships within the brokerage community and the clients we serve.
• Collaborate with Ancillary Small Group Sales Representatives and Ancillary Client Executive to expand broker/client relationship in assigned markets.
• Implement and support new sales initiatives developed by Humana to increase sales of existing products and/or develop sales of new products.
• Work closely with the market team to support, mentor and motivate the team to create a strong culture and drive positive results.
• Coordinate with other team members and departments to optimize the sales effort.
• Builds Brand across the market in conjunction with outside organizations and key constituents.
• Identify other strategic relationships in the market and develop those circles of influence to drive business to Humana, Inc.
• Develops/maintains and communicates expertise on products, industry and emerging marketplace trends.
• Occasionally be required to set-up new cases and participate in enrollment

Benefits

• Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees