Account Executive - Minnesota

With general direction, sell and service VSP's products by managing existing accounts and developing new prospects consisting of a large variance of industries. Exercise a broad knowledge of the organization's services, products, and marketing techniques to achieve market share growth objectives and operational goals.

Formulate and implement strategic business plans specific to the needs of individual large accounts to retain and increase membership and identify new and ancillary product sales opportunities

Cultivate and develop strong business relationships with clients and prospective clients’ key stakeholders

Manage business relationships with brokers, consultants, and other industry partners

Educate key stakeholders on industry, pricing, and benefit design trends in order to inform and assist with business decisions

Maintain current working knowledge of existing and new products/services and other general information to ensure accurate information is provided

Act as liaison between various VSP departments and customers to ensure service levels and expectations are met. Collaborate with marketing and product development to address customer’s needs and analyze market data

Utilize sales automation system to make inquiries, maintain records, and prepare reports

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience

Four plus years of business-to-business sales and/or account management experience in the employee benefits or Healthcare/Insurance industry is preferred

Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation

Highly adaptable, positive, resilient, patient risk-taker who is open to new ideas

Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues

Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve problems

Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects

Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing

Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Knowledge of underwriting, products, services, and healthcare industry

Must travel more than 50% of the time

Clean DMV record

Ability to obtain appropriate state insurance license within six months of employment and meet all continuing education requirements

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP …