VP, Sales

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Vice President of Sales, you will be responsible for managing sales, compliance, research, and/or communication functions. In this role, you will manage sales and/or retention efforts for all products. For this highly visible senior leadership position, we are seeking an influential sales leader and strategist with the ability to motivate a sales team. The ideal candidate for the Vice President of Sales position will be results driven, and have self-funded insurance experience, world-class presentation skills, and exceptional product knowledge, to include Pharmacy benefits. Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday working on-site at our 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC location. Travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
10+ Years of experience in aggressive sales and management.
Management experience can be equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.
Typical office environment.
Travel is required to support company revenue objectives.

Nice To Haves

Strong sales knowledge, understanding of principles and techniques.
Strong leadership and sales training skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to prioritize effectively and make sound decisions.
Strong industry knowledge and experience.
Effective customer service, presentation and organizational skills.
Results driven.
Strong financial acumen, understanding of risk and underwriting.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing division’s sales function.
Responsible for achieving sales and/or retention goals for division across all product lines.
Development and management of distribution channels including direct, independent agent and consultant sales channels.
Responsible for maintaining superior service and responsiveness to existing key accounts/distribution channel.
Responsible for budgeting, planning and staffing for sales department.
Responsible for sales training to keep staff current on continuing education requirements as well as sales presentation skills.