Strategic Account Executive, U500

The Cigna Group

Strategic Account Executive at Cigna managing client relationships and driving growth in health benefits. Collaborating with teams to deliver integrated solutions and insights for client success.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in client relationship management, financial acumen, and strategic account growth within the health benefits sector. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that drive client success and retention.

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Client Relationship ManagementFinancial AcumenAccount ManagementSales ExperienceUnderwriting Principles

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Hard Skills

Health BenefitsAccount ManagementClient-Facing RolesFinancial AnalysisUnderwriting ExpertiseComplex Account ManagementSales StrategyMarketing StrategyOperations ManagementBusiness Growth

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationRelationship-BuildingCollaborationInfluencing OutcomesClient Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Health BenefitsClient StrategiesMarket TrendsCost ManagementDistribution Partners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with key client decision-makers to develop meaningful, long-term relationships.
Apply industry and market knowledge to offer forward-thinking recommendations.
Engage across all levels of client organizations to ensure alignment and influence outcomes.
Share timely insights on market trends to help clients stay ahead.
Use financial and underwriting expertise to guide cost management and highlight the value of Cigna solutions.
Drive growth, earnings, and retention by expanding relationships and managing renewals.
Collaborate with underwriting and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated, strategic solutions.
Oversee and support client service needs by connecting requests with the right internal teams.
Strengthen relationships with distribution partners and ensure alignment on client strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in health benefits, account management, or client-facing roles.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Financial acumen and familiarity with underwriting principles.
Experience managing complex client accounts.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience in sales, marketing, underwriting, or operations.
Demonstrated success growing a book of business and driving client outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The Cigna Group 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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance.