Sales Representative The Blues Store Columbia, SC
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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 Personal Health Assessments (PHAs). Regularly engaged in outside sales.
Description
Location:This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:30am 5:30pm. It may be necessary given the business need to work overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings and within the community. This role is located at 7467 Saint Andrews Road Irmo SC 29063.
What You Will Do:
Promotes individual insurance products at retail stores community events sales events and ad-hoc outings. Analyzes prospective customer needs and matches appropriate company products and services. Receives and handles payments from customers.
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 add-on products. Initiates telephonic follow-up and/or outreach.
Schedules appointments for sales and service visits; conducts group and individual information sessions. Assists with wellness education and conducts Personal Health Assessments (PHAs).
To Qualify for This Position You Will Need The Following:
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.
Our comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:
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)
On-site 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 We Can Do For You: (Standard unless otherwise directed)
We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
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.
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 individuals with disabilitiesand protected 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 disabilities pregnant individuals individuals with pregnancy-related conditions and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment please email or call ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Heres moreinformation.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Cold Calling
- Retail Sales
- Territory Management
- Upselling
- Product Demos
- Outside Sales
- Medicare
- negotiation
About Company
You can’t reach new heights of performance unless you’re willing to invest in others. That people-first mantra has been our guiding light since we started in the Medicare business in 1965. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., and with offices in Augusta, Ga.; Birmingham, Ala.; Camden, S.C ... View more
