Strategic Account Executive; U500 (Hybrid; MidSouth Market)

The Cigna Group • Franklin, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategic Account Executive, you build deep, trusted relationships with clients and serve as their strategic partner. You meet clients where they are—listening closely, understanding their challenges, and delivering insights that help them reach their goals. Your work fuels growth, strengthens partnerships, and elevates the client experience.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in health benefits, account management, or client-facing roles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Financial acumen and familiarity with underwriting principles.
• Experience managing complex client accounts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in sales, marketing, underwriting, or operations.
• Demonstrated success growing a book of business and driving client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key client decision-makers to develop meaningful, long-term relationships.
• Apply industry and market knowledge to offer forward-thinking recommendations.
• Engage across all levels of client organizations to ensure alignment and influence outcomes.
• Share timely insights on market trends to help clients stay ahead.
• Use financial and underwriting expertise to guide cost management and highlight the value of Cigna solutions.
• Drive growth, earnings, and retention by expanding relationships and managing renewals.
• Collaborate with underwriting and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated, strategic solutions.
• Oversee and support client service needs by connecting requests with the right internal teams.
• Strengthen relationships with distribution partners and ensure alignment on client strategies.

Benefits

• If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

What This Job Offers

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