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Inside Sales Professional

Job Snapshot
Location:
Chicago, IL 60606 (map it!Map it! )
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Sales - Marketing
Insurance
Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others:
Not Specified
Job Type:
Sales
Insurance
Health Care
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
Not Specified
Travel:
None
Post Date:
10/23/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
BL16647
Description Centene Corporation is a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides managed-care programs and related services to individuals receiving benefits under Medicaid, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Looking for an EXCITING inside sales opportunity? We are the right choice for your next career opportunity...and the right time is now!

When you join Celtic Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Centene, you are given the opportunity to make the most of your career by working for a stable company that has built a legacy of respect and success since 1978.

Celtic is a major provider of individual health insurance plans nationwide. We offer quality coverage tailored for kids, individuals and families in all stages of life. As health care reform continues to change the insurance landscape, we're working hard to be an adaptable company, structured to meet today's challenges, respond quickly to industry demands and bring new ideas to the marketplace.

We are looking for results oriented Inside Sales Professionals to join our EXPANDING sales force. This is a great opportunity for a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills, team spirit and the ability to develop long-term relationships with our independent brokers. Degreed candidates with 1-3 years of sales experience are preferred. Candidates with exceptional sales or business experience are also encouraged to apply. Our goals are BIG...are yours?

Basic Purpose of the Position

  • Build and maintain long-term, value-added sales and service oriented business relationships with agents in assigned territory. Handle inbound and outbound calls within a call center with the goal of increasing business, enhancing customer satisfaction and retaining agents.
  • Sell Celtic products and services and support agents’ sales efforts while functioning as a single point of contact for brokers by maintaining in-depth knowledge of Celtic’s products, services, policies and systems.
  • Establish Celtic/agent relationship through telephone follow up to prospect leads generated by marketing.
  • Retain agent relationships by explaining all of the available Celtic services and products; answering questions, providing pricing information, troubleshooting, and assisting with the completion and submission of applications.
  • Interface with other departments in order to provide the highest level of customer service possible for agents.
  • Strategically communicate with agents as outlined by senior management.
  • Research territory to determine key geographic areas that afford the best opportunity for sales.
  • Gather competitive data from agents for market research purposes.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • College degree preferred
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Analyze and solve problems
  • Computer proficiency – Word, Excel, Lotus Notes

    Conveniently located in the Chicago Loop, we offer:
    A competitive base salary
    Quarterly bonuses based on individual results
    Excellent benefits, including 401K and tuition reimbursement

    If you meet the criteria and are ready to work for a company that places emphasis on a work – life balance, please submit your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Requirements 1 or more years of experience

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