Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Account Manager IV
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware.
Job Summary:This position is accountable for the conservation of existing accounts and selling additional product lines where appropriate and profitable for the Labor and National markets.
Responsibilities:
Manages contract renewals and ensures services are provided that will maximize the potential for account retention and initial member enrollment.
Plans and negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with existing accounts.
Sells additional lines of business to existing clients.
Compares and evaluates various products to make appropriate recommendations based on client needs assessment.
Modifies existing contracts that require term changes that may be outside of predetermined guidelines or standards.
Develops and conducts workshops for clients/groups relative to enrollment, claim procedures, and health industry regulations.
Weighs factors and outcomes to make binding financial, operational, and service-related decisions.
Ensures that all accounts and brokers are promptly informed of relevant legislative and regulatory issues and their associated impact.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of professional sales or contract negotiation experience, preferably in the health insurance industry, with a documented track record of success.
Additional Licensing, Certifications, Registrations:
Requires a valid NJ drivers license.
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) and Lotus Notes; should be knowledgeable in the use of intranet and internet applications.
Requires knowledge of Group Health product lines including Managed Care.
Requires knowledge of rating and policy renewal practices.
Prefers knowledge of Horizon BCBSNJ products, underwriting policies, enrollment, billing, and claims processing procedures.
Skills and Abilities:
Negotiation
Verbal and written communication
Public speaking and presentation
Interpersonal
Relationship-building
Travel (If Applicable):
Travel throughout the United States is required.
Salary Range:$121,500 - $146,685
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
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.
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Job Summary:This position is accountable for the conservation of existing accounts and selling additional product lines where appropriate and profitable for the Labor and National markets.
Responsibilities:
Manages contract renewals and ensures services are provided that will maximize the potential for account retention and initial member enrollment.
Plans and negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with existing accounts.
Sells additional lines of business to existing clients.
Compares and evaluates various products to make appropriate recommendations based on client needs assessment.
Modifies existing contracts that require term changes that may be outside of predetermined guidelines or standards.
Develops and conducts workshops for clients/groups relative to enrollment, claim procedures, and health industry regulations.
Weighs factors and outcomes to make binding financial, operational, and service-related decisions.
Ensures that all accounts and brokers are promptly informed of relevant legislative and regulatory issues and their associated impact.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor degree preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of professional sales or contract negotiation experience, preferably in the health insurance industry, with a documented track record of success.
Additional Licensing, Certifications, Registrations:
Requires a valid NJ drivers license.
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) and Lotus Notes; should be knowledgeable in the use of intranet and internet applications.
Requires knowledge of Group Health product lines including Managed Care.
Requires knowledge of rating and policy renewal practices.
Prefers knowledge of Horizon BCBSNJ products, underwriting policies, enrollment, billing, and claims processing procedures.
Skills and Abilities:
Negotiation
Verbal and written communication
Public speaking and presentation
Interpersonal
Relationship-building
Travel (If Applicable):
Travel throughout the United States is required.
Salary Range:$121,500 - $146,685
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
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.
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