Strategic Account Executive

Elevance Health • Wallingford, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Strategic Account Executive Location: Conneticut Only. This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Strategic Account Executive is responsible for the growth and retention of existing accounts to include upselling to a higher level of products/services within the large group segment. How you will make an impact: Working within the Large Group segment with highly complex accounts, achieves retention and growth targets through expert execution of sales process. Cultivates deep trust-based relationships and develops comprehensive understandings of client needs and priorities. Acts as a consultative collaborative partner with brokers, consultants, and key decision makers. Develop strategic business plans to address broker and/or client needs. Conducts broker/agency education on pertinent topics. Acts as primary customer contact. Coordinates with internal partners to meet and exceed client expectations. Drives opportunities for additional growth and product sales. Be an industry and product expert at the local, state, and federal level. Continuously updates knowledge in a rapidly changing environment. Provides expert consultative and strategic sales knowledge to Large Group and/or Complex jumbo groups with a thorough understanding of client and company objectives. Provides coaching and technical leadership to other team members as a resource and may assist with on boarding of new sales associates.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 6 years of sales experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• Sales license required or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with office tools, cloud-based software, social media & collaboration tools strongly preferred.
• Proven experience selling to the Connecticut Public Sector preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills; able to earn trust with senior leaders and effectively influence key stakeholders preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills are preferred.
• Strong internal partnership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working within the Large Group segment with highly complex accounts, achieves retention and growth targets through expert execution of sales process.
• Cultivates deep trust-based relationships and develops comprehensive understandings of client needs and priorities.
• Acts as a consultative collaborative partner with brokers, consultants, and key decision makers.
• Develop strategic business plans to address broker and/or client needs.
• Conducts broker/agency education on pertinent topics.
• Acts as primary customer contact.
• Coordinates with internal partners to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Drives opportunities for additional growth and product sales.
• Be an industry and product expert at the local, state, and federal level.
• Continuously updates knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.
• Provides expert consultative and strategic sales knowledge to Large Group and/or Complex jumbo groups with a thorough understanding of client and company objectives.
• Provides coaching and technical leadership to other team members as a resource and may assist with on boarding of new sales associates.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level