Representative, Retail Center Sales

Position Purpose:

Responsible for providing consultative sales and service to customers seeking health and ancillary insurance products and information. Assists with wellness education and conducts on-site Personal Health Assessments (PHAs).

Logistics:

This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm working on-site at 1795 N. Highway 17, Suite 7 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 in an office environment.

What You Wiil Do:

• Provides sales and service to customers for health and ancillary insurance products (this interaction with the customer will be face-to-face, by telephone, and web-based inquiries). Analyzes prospective customer needs and matches to appropriate company products and services.
• Presents and explains various recommended products, benefits, features, and alternatives to the customer. Explains company sales, medical underwriting, and enrollment processes to set realistic customer expectations.
• Generates and acts upon leads for new sales and the sales of replacement and add-on products. Initiates telephonic follow-up and/or outreach.
• Schedules appointments for sales and service visits; conducts group and individual information sessions. Assists with wellness education and conducts on-site Personal Health Assessments (PHAs).
• Receives and handles payments from customers.
• Provides sales/service support for special events and projects for the general public.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Work Experience: 1 year retail, sales, and/or marketing experience.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop/maintain effective relationships with 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.
• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.
• Required License and Certificate: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed. Licensure must be maintained while in job. Other licensures and certifications may be required and maintained by specific areas.

What We can Do for You:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• 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
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization give to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.