Early Careers New Grad - Sales/Account Associate (Chicago, Downers Grove)

HCSC•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales/Account Associate participates in a 12-month Sales/Account Associate Development Program within Commercial Markets, building a foundation in health insurance sales, account management, client service, and business operations. Participants gain hands-on experience supporting Sales and Account Management teams with prospecting, acquisition, retention, renewals, and customer service, while building relationships with customers, brokers, business partners, and internal stakeholders. The program includes structured learning in health insurance fundamentals, products, underwriting, proposals, and operations; research and project work on market opportunities, customer inquiries, and sales and account strategies; and opportunities to prepare documentation, support meetings and presentations, and coordinate follow-up activities. Participants receive coaching and mentorship from Commercial Markets professionals and leaders, develop communication, customer service, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, connect with peers and company leaders, and gain exposure to cross-functional teams and a large, diverse organization. Participants also take part in HCSC’s enterprise New Grad experience during their first year. This includes formal new employee orientation, a six-month development experience supporting the transition from school to work, professional development, opportunities to connect with peers and leaders across HCSC, and meaningful role-specific work through the 12-month program. The role is listed for Chicago and Downers Grove. Flex employees are expected to work in the office at least three days per week; management may modify weekly schedules for exigent circumstances.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, Health Planning, Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. The program is not offered under OPT or CPT, and work visa sponsorship is not provided for these roles.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Customer service, research, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to manage competing responsibilities and apply feedback.
PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Internship, campus leadership, project work, or other exposure to sales, account management, health care, customer service, project coordination, or public relations.
Strong interest in the health care payer industry and serving customers and clients.

Responsibilities

Support Sales and Account Management teams with prospecting, acquisition, retention, renewal, and customer service activities.
Build relationships with customers, brokers, business partners, and internal stakeholders.
Conduct research and project work related to market opportunities, customer inquiries, and sales and account strategies.
Prepare documentation, support meetings and presentations, and coordinate follow-up activities.
Participate in structured learning, coaching, mentorship, networking, and professional development activities.