Early Careers New Grad - Sales/Account Associate (Richardson, TX)
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 related to 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, network with peers and company leaders, and gain exposure to cross-functional teams and the operations of 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 the workplace, professional development, opportunities to connect with peers and company leaders, and role-specific work and development through the 12-month program. Flex employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week; management may modify the weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, Health Planning, Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
- Expected 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 available 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 through the development programs.
- Complete meaningful role-specific work and take part in HCSC’s enterprise New Grad experience.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) savings plan
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Incentives
- Annual incentive bonus plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
