Please note: This hybrid role will require the incumbent candidate to come into the local Cigna office 2-3 days per week.

The Sales Client Account Support Senior Analyst role provides professional input to Client Services assignments and projects for a designated book of business. This role delivers specific delegated tasks in managing a moderately complex book of business as assigned by the manager. Accountable to proactively manage, respond and address client and broker inquiries through service plans to facilitate results attainment for the client experience and net promoter score (NPS), persistency and overall customer growth. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and ability to manage all services aspects of Client Account service delivery, product offerings, funding types and platforms for assigned accounts within a market/region. This includes managing business relationships, delivery of moderately complex client and broker requests, using independent judgment and discretion, proactive service support and management of sensitive cases. Key responsibilities will also include facilitating root cause analysts and issuing resolution across matrix lines.

The incumbent candidate must be based out of the following office:

Baltimore, MD

McLean, VA

Richmond, VA

Responsibilities:

Serve as primary point of contact for a designated book of business and responsible to service excellence for clients and broker partners that include handling day-to- day service related needs, proactive issue identification, resolution and root cause analysis.
Coordinates with manager and/or account manager to meet clients’ needs and ensure potential problems are averted. Keeps account manager informed of account status and opportunities for expanded business.
Attend geographically assigned local market client/broker meetings
Completes day-to-day Client Account Support tasks without immediate supervision, but has ready access to advice from more experienced team members. Tasks involve a degree of forward planning and anticipation of needs/issues. Resolves non-routine issues escalated from more junior team members.
Builds strong relationships with the client/broker, proactively identifying the needs of the customer and satisfying the customer in a timely manner. Makes on-site presentations to existing and prospective clients to educate and inform on products as required and in support of client retention.
Exhibits expert knowledge and understanding of moderately complex processes, compliance and regulatory requirements and can effectively apply in a fast- paced environment. Understands multi-product and benefit options for dual systems, platforms, funding types.
Provide support for designated Client Service Operations Lead team on all issues and initiatives related to resolving issues or delegating to matrix business partners as needed.
Accountable to collaborate with the Sales team to understand the products, benefits and services for sold cases. Make independent decisions and present proactive solutions/approaches to mitigate delays and potential service risk. Specifically identify risks, diagnose problems, perform root cause analysis, understand notifications as well as changes, influence, solve problems and make recommendations. Including participation in project execution.
Provide subject matter knowledge to cross-functional teams and influence business partners accuracy and importance of timely submission to execute.
Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to work under tight time constraints and communicate effectively for team success.

Qualifications:

Bachelor/Associate’s degree in a related field preferred or at least 3-5 years of related experience.
Previous sales operations, service, sales support skills and working knowledge/experience strongly preferred
Exceptional customer centric skills and knowledge in all product and funding types strongly preferred.
Strong attention to detail; Ability to quickly understand the Clients’ needs and expectations.
Proven Strong analytical and problem solving skills, strongly preferred
Organized and experienced in meeting tight deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written)
Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Salesforce is required
Prior experience working with matrix partners and external customers is preferred
Ability to attend client/broker events locally with potential to travel

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 53,600 - 89,300 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.