Sales Executive IV

Sales Executive IV Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - 3.8 Newark, NJ Job Details Full-time $123,500 - $143,955 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Volunteer time off Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Managed care Windows High school diploma or GED Productivity software Life & Health Insurance License Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years , we have been New Jersey's health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds. About the Role This role is responsible for driving new account sales across mid-size, national, and jumbo markets, with a focus on achieving sales targets while ensuring the acquisition of profitable and sustainable business. What You'll Do Sells new business to potential accounts, working towards sales goals while ensuring the sale of prudent and profitable business. Develops prospective accounts and clients Maintains and develops broker and consultant relationships. Informs and educates prospects on Horizon products and services. Ensures prospects are informed of relevant legislative and regulatory issues and their associated impact. Responds to Request for Proposal (RFPs) and produces sales proposals in conjunction with the proposal team.

Contributes ideas to management on improving marketing and sales efforts. Participates in ongoing sales training to enhance skills in group insurance, presentation skills, and products. Works closely with Account Managers on new business implementation. Performs other duties as assigned by management. What You Bring Education/Experience Minimum high school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of professional sales experience, preferably in the health insurance industry, with a documented track record of success. Experience with self-funded products and Third-Party Administrator highly preferred. Additional licensing, certifications, registrations Requires a New Jersey State Health/Life License. Knowledge Must be proficient and possess advanced skills in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Should be knowledgeable in the use of intranet and internet applications. Requires knowledge of Group Health products lines including Managed Care. Prefers knowledge of Horizon BCBSNJ products and underwriting policies. Skills and Abilities Negotiation Influencing Verbal and written communication Public speaking and presentation Self-motivation Follow-through Initiative Travel (If Applicable) Travel throughout New Jersey is required predominantly. There may periodically travel to other US locations. Why Horizon? At Horizon, you'll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission‑driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary Range:

$123,500 - $143,955 This position is eligible for sales incentive compensation in addition to base pay. This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Retirement Plans Generous PTO Incentive Plans Wellness Programs Paid Volunteer Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Disclaimer:

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.