Sales Representative (Medicare)

Centene Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$48,300 - $82,400•Onsite

About The Position

Provide sales coverage and develop market penetration for products among current and prospective accounts in an assigned territory, in accordance with company policies and programs. Help Medicare individuals access health insurance by providing education and assistance, distributing health education materials, arranging health screenings, facilitating enrollment and continuity of coverage, and assisting with recertification. This is a field-based role supporting Suffolk and Nassau counties. Candidates must live near Queens or Long Island, and the position requires up to 75% travel. The representative identifies prospective enrollees, determines eligibility for the Advantage Medicare product, explains its benefits and enrollment requirements, and helps members access healthcare, transportation, and other relevant services. The role also involves community outreach, marketing events, home visits, accurate application completion, and reporting on territory operations and competitive conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
At least 1 year of marketing, sales, or community relations experience, including previous managed care experience; Medicare experience preferred as stated in the posting's requirement.
State Accident and Health Insurance Agent License required upon hire.
Current state driver's license required upon hire.
Candidates must live near Queens or Long Island.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in Spanish, Russian, Bengali, or Urdu preferred; specific language skills may be required by some plans.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify prospective enrollees and determine eligibility for participation in the Advantage Medicare product.
Understand and apply policies and procedures regarding product disclosures and provisions, enrollment, and disenrollment.
Develop a presence in the local community to help generate enrollments.
Conduct home visits and personalized appointments as needed to complete the enrollment process.
Market Advantage at hospitals, senior centers, assisted living facilities, community events, and other designated sites.
Understand covered and non-covered benefits, exclusions, and exemptions.
Assist members with accessing healthcare, transportation, and other services or resolving related issues.
Keep informed of and comply with current marketing activity guidelines established by regulatory agencies, providing enrollees with corresponding materials and documentation.
Monitor competitive products and marketing practices and inform management about them.
Conduct and participate in telemarketing and outreach efforts as required.
Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and special events.
Complete applications accurately and in a timely manner.
Submit special reports on territory operations, product acceptance or rejection, and competitive conditions that may benefit other Marketing representatives and company operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Provide education and assistance to Medicare individuals, distribute health education materials, and arrange health screenings.
Facilitate enrollment and continuity of health insurance and assist with recertification.