Summary
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies Other companies come and go but for more than seven decades weve been part of the national landscape with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina and much more. We are one of the nations leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy consider joining our team!
Description
Position Purpose:
Responsible for providing consultative sales and service to customers seeking health and ancillary insurance products and information. Accepts payments from customers assists with wellness education and conducts onsite Personal Health Assessments (PHAs).
Logistics:
This is a fulltime position working 40hours/week) MondayFriday 8:00am 5:00pm working onsite at the Blue Store Columbia SC
What Youll Do:
- Provides sales and service to customers for health and ancillary insurance products (this interaction with the customer will be facetoface by telephone and webbased inquiries). Analyzes prospective customer needs and matches to appropriate company products and services.
- Presents and explains various recommended products benefits features and alternatives to the customer. Explains company sales medical underwriting and enrollment processes to set realistic customer expectations.
- Generates and acts upon leads for new sales and the sales of replacement and addon products. Initiates telephonic followup and/or outreach.
- Schedules appointments for sales and service visits; conducts group and individual information sessions. Assists with wellness education and conducts onsite Personal Health Assessments (PHAs).
- Receives and handles payments from customers.
- Provides sales/service support for special events and projects for the general public.
To Qualify for This Position Youll Need:
- Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Required Work Experience: 1 year retail sales and/or marketing experience.
- Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop/maintain effective relationships with potential customers. Knowledge of marketing principles techniques and the marketplace. Effective presentation and customer service skills. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational skills. Ability to persuade negotiate or influence others. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
- Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.
- Required License and Certificate: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed. Licensure must be maintained while in job. Other licensures and certifications may be required and maintained by specific areas.
What We can Do for You:
We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.
- Subsidized health plans dental and vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Onsite cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
- Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
- Tuition assistance
- Service recognition
- Employee Assistance
- Discounts to movies theaters zoos theme parks and more
What to Expect Next:
After submitting your application our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours please attach your transcript to your application.
Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates with prioritization give to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.
We participate in EVerify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age race color national origin sex religion veteran status disability weight sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally as a federal contractor the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities females disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please email or callext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a casebycase basis.
Required Experience:
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