Strategic Sales Representative

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Strategic Sales Representative handling marketing for group and individual accounts. Responsible for executing marketing plans and developing professional relationships within assigned territory.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing marketing plans, maintaining professional relationships, and conducting market research to drive sales. Proficient in effective communication, presentation skills, and customer service within the health insurance industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales And Marketing ExperienceEffective Presentation SkillsCRM Software ProficiencySC Health And Life Insurance LicenseTerritory Management

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Hard Skills

Marketing PrinciplesAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCritical ThinkingPersuasion Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Access

Certifications & Qualifications

SC Health And Life Insurance License

Industry Keywords

ACA MedicareSmall Group Health InsuranceMarket ResearchSales OpportunitiesMarketing Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and executes marketing plans for new sales and/or retention of existing accounts within assigned territory.
Prepares and presents proposals and communications to groups, agents, and/or individuals.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with groups, agents, and/or individuals.
Assesses agency, agent, group, and/or individual sales opportunities and works with groups, agent, and/or individuals to resolve problem issues.
Conducts on-going market research and provides key information that may lead to sales.
Prepares and submits required marketing reports to management detailing how best to position company products.
Maintains product/industry knowledge and marketing skills by attending trading seminars, continuing education classes, conferences, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience: One-year sales and marketing.
Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop/maintain effective relationships with groups, agents, and 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.
Preferred Work Experience: Three years of outside sales experience along with two years' experience selling ACA Medicare, Small Group health insurance
Preferred License and Certificate Upon Hire: SC Health and Life Insurance License
Preferred Skills and Abilities: Two years territory management.
Preferred Software and Tools: CRM Software and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, or other spreadsheet/database software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Education Assistance
Service Recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more