Sales Support Associate

HealthFirst•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Support Associate is responsible for positioning Healthfirst as a socially responsible health partner. S/he will develop and coordinate plans of action that promote company-wide enrollment through promotions, events, sponsorships and collaboration with like-minded partners. The representative will work closely with Medicare Sales Managers and representatives to increase awareness, knowledge of Healthfirst’s products and services, and to also increase Healthfirst’s market-share in the territory. This individual will identify enrollment event opportunities for seniors--individually or in groups--to promote alternative plan options. Through community marketing, s/he will have a direct impact on membership growth and retention. Using innovative and strategic growth plans developed in collaboration with the sales team, the Sales Support Associate will have the ability to join a team dedicated to helping some of the most vulnerable populations in New York. Sales Support has the primary responsibility of connecting Healthfirst with community-based organizations, community health centers, NYCHA, community providers, faith-based organizations, community boards, and city agencies. Healthfirst is New York’s largest not-for-profit health insurer offering its nearly 1.7 million members access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. As part of the community for nearly 30 years, Healthfirst’s unique advantage is rooted in its belief that good health doesn’t start in a doctor’s office. The company’s mission is to put its members first by working closely with care providers and community leaders to address broader issues that can impact health and well-being. This value-based care model is the foundation of the company’s sustained growth in one of the most dynamic markets in the country. So, if you are passionate about what you do and want to work for a company that is focused on the future and dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives, then Healthfirst is for you.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate plans of action that promote company-wide enrollment through promotions, events, sponsorships and collaboration with like-minded partners.
Work closely with Medicare Sales Managers and representatives to increase awareness and knowledge of Healthfirst’s products and services.
Increase Healthfirst’s market-share in the territory.
Identify enrollment event opportunities for seniors, individually or in groups, to promote alternative plan options.
Have a direct impact on membership growth and retention through community marketing.
Coordinate events, presentations and enrollment opportunities, as directed by the Sales Managers, to execute, plan, and coordinate resources for successful events.
Connect Healthfirst with community-based organizations, community health centers, NYCHA, community providers, faith-based organizations, community boards, and city agencies.
Develop twenty (20) events and/or opportunities per month for the sales representatives which they support.
Establish new relationships and maintain existing ones.
Support the Sales and Marketing team to create educational and sales events within our target market.
Work closely with Sales Managers to develop plans of action and understand the needs of the sales team.
Meet and exceed growth and retention expectations.
Prepare weekly and monthly events calendars, managed care reports, order supplies for events and submit monthly expense reports.
Prepare weekly calendar of appointment and opportunities as required.