JOB SUMMARY
This job generates outbound and receives inbound calls from potential members to sell designated Highmark Sr. Markets and send enrollment kits when needed. The incumbent meets and/or exceeds established quotas in terms of total calls, prospects sent to meetings, and contracts sold as well as predetermined enrollment targets. Assists with employer group questions and attend employer group seminars and health fair meetings. The incumbent reviews and follows up with leads provided on a daily basis and is responsible for being the back-up or substitute for fields sales.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Respond to inbound phone sales inquiries and make outbound follow-up calls to perspective Highmark Medicare members.Document outcomes accurately in sales contact management system.Utilize a consultative sales approach to determine needs, make plan presentations, handle obstacles and close the sale over the phone. Meet and exceed established new sales and retention targetsCommunicate effectively in an engaging and professional manner with ability to influence decisions verbally.Educate Medicare-eligible individuals while adhering to company policies, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) guidelines and CMS regulators.Drive face-to-face sales opportunities to alternate sales channels when appropriate.Provide feedback to Management and Sr Markets team related to sales opportunities, market trends and customer experience to help establish best practices and process improvements across business unit and matrixed organization.Other duties as assigned or requested.EDUCATION
Required
High School Diploma/GEDSubstitutions
NonePreferred
Associate's DegreeEXPERIENCE
Required
4 years of experience working in a call center environment with proven track record of meeting/exceeding individual and business unit targetsPreferred
Knowledge of Medicare markets including plan offeringsSales backgroundLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
PA and/or WV and/or DE Producers License with lines of authority in Accident and Health, or must be obtained with 45 days of hirePreferred
NoneSkills
Strong desire and skill-set to learn, influence decisions, close sales and meet/exceed sales and retention targets.Experience with PC software including Microsoft suite products.Exceptional and highly effective phone soft skills.Ability to talk and type at the same time.Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
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