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Sales Support Consultant- IFP- Work From Home Opportunity

Job Summary:

This position is a mid-level role within the Sales Team with future growth opportunities within the Individual & Family Plans sales organization.  This individual will be responsible for supporting various aspects of the sales process and working with the broker management team.  This person will be the liaison between the Sales team and internal partners (e.g. Licensing, Commissions, Marketing, etc.).  The role will also have external facing responsibilities with Brokers when need be, by providing back-up support to the Sales team.  This person must be capable of working independently while demonstrating sound judgment.

The first primary responsibility for this position is to work closely with the broker management team and support them by working alongside the broker community in their markets.  This requires knowledge and understanding of Cigna’s ACA products, broker tools, commissions and more.  Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work under tight time constraints are necessary.  This individual will be expected to communicate directly with the broker community on a regular basis and will have the resources/support necessary to perform their job.

The second primary responsibility would be providing back up to the broker management team during busy times of the year.  This entails putting on Cigna product trainings when requested by the broker community, attending events in replacement of your broker management partners.  You will also need to work with internal partners in replacement for your broker management counterparts if they are unable to attend.

Core Responsibilities:

Benefit Administration

Produce product summaries for brokers
Produce marketing materials, commissions, and policy information to the brokers
Partner with the Broker Manager to ensure the broker expectations are met
Partner with Product, Compliance, Licensing on issues as needed
Stay current with quoting process / changes and sales tools

Build relationships with Brokers to enhance the Broker experience

Schedule time to educate the broker community on our initiatives or new products
Answer broker inquires
Triage broker related issues as they come in from your external partners

Internal Support

Handle Broker onboarding by initiating evites
Act as back-up / point person for Broker Managers/or Broker questions
Act as a resource to Manager / others on special projects
Provide out-of-office support as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS highly preferred or equivalent relevant work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of health insurance or employee benefit experience
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and proactively with internal and external partners
Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills
Ability to quickly understand the Brokers needs and expectations
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer is required

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 22 – 33 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

Cigna has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.