Sales Executive – Small Group (Kansas City, KS)

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Position Summary:

• The Aetna Small Group Sales Executive is focused on employers with 2-100 employees and promotes medical, dental and vision production.
• Develops and cultivates strong relationships with key constituents (independent insurance producers, general agencies, and plan sponsors) to maximize sales opportunities which lead to profitable growth.
• Oversees an assigned territory to develop new business through consultative selling, collaborative issue resolution and superior responsiveness.
• Coordinates sales materials, testimonials and subject matter expert involvement in support of the successful delivery of product/process presentations, and facilitates in-person and virtual meetings.
• Creates and manages a business plan to guide annual goal achievement.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the competitive landscape and emerging marketplace trends within assigned territory.
• Sound understanding of various stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Moderate influence on the sale and retention of business.

Fundamental Components:

• Oversees targeted business prospects to develop new opportunities and cross sell business to ensure profitable customers and help grow the business through consultative selling, issue resolution, and superior service.
• Manages and builds producer relationships as needed to build opportunity pipeline.
• Develops, executes, and communicates company objectives that are aligned with prospect’s objectives, financial position, and employee benefits strategy.
• Coordinates sales materials, testimonials, and support from subject matter experts (SMEs) to put together presentations for stakeholders.
• Delivers organized presentations of product solutions and associated processes.
• Collaborates with internal partners and/or external constituents to cultivate profitable growth and cross-sell opportunities and to support new-sale activities with all new business sales support activities.
• Supports enrollment plan with producer and plan sponsor to maximize enrollment.
• Monitors industry information and competitive environment of the marketplace to position Aetna’s strength accordingly.
• Ensures product, pricing and services meet client's needs while meeting Aetna revenue growth and profit objectives.
• Coordinates sales materials, testimonials, and subject matter expert involvement in support of the successful delivery of constituent presentations. May participate in constituent meetings including general presentations, and capabilities presentations.
• Coordinates the integration of constituent's and Aetna’s internal organizations and partners cross-functionally to complete sales, installation, and servicing.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 2-4 years of experience in sales & account management.
• At least 2-4 years of experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Active Health and Life Insurance License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Must reside in Kansas City, KS.
• Ability to travel between 50-75% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication & listening skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• In-person and virtual presentation skills.
• Understanding of business financials, products, and services.
• Salesforce experience.
• Negotiation experience within sales & service.
• Strategy development.
• Product cross-sell functionality.
• Existing broker relationships.
• Consultative experience.
• Data analytics.
• Problem-solving skills.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$51,686.80 - $101,286.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  
 
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.  The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.  Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.  The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.  As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.  
 
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/03/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.