Strategic Account Manager

Strategic Account Manager

This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week (Tuesday/Thursday preferred), fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for the growth and retention of existing accounts to include upsells to a higher level of products/services based on business size and scope. Acts as a resource to team members and may assist with on-boarding of new sales associates. This position is represented by Local 153 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

How you will make an impact:

• Achieve retention and growth targets through expert execution of sales process.
• Cultivate deep trust-based relationships and develop comprehensive understandings of client needs and priorities.
• Act as a consultative collaborative partner with brokers, consultants, and key decision makers.
• Develop strategic business plans to address broker and/or client needs. Conduct broker/agency education on pertinent topics. Acts as primary customer contact.
• Coordinate with internal partners to meet and exceed client expectations. Drives opportunities for additional growth and product sales.
• Be an industry and product expert at the local, state, and federal level; continuously updates knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.
• Provides consultative and strategic sales knowledge to Large Groups with a solid understanding of client and company objectives.
• Acts as a resource to team members and may assist with on-boarding of new sales associates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 6 years of sales experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• Sales license required where necessary or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Experience with office tools, cloud-based software, social media & collaboration tools strongly preferred.
• Insurance background preferred.
• Ability to travel locally preferred.
• Client facing experience preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $102,048 to $153,072. Locations: New York. In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

Job Level: Non-Management Exempt. Workshift: Job Family: SLS > Sales - Field

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.