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This hybrid role is responsible for developing and executing sales and business development strategies focused on acquiring new employer groups through direct and broker distribution channels.\nAs a senior member of the sales organization, you will leverage your expertise in healthcare solutions, employee benefits, and consultative selling to identify opportunities, build relationships, and deliver customized solutions that meet client needs. You will serve as a trusted partner to brokers, consultants, prospective clients, and internal stakeholders while representing Cigna Healthcare's portfolio of Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Behavioral Health solutions.\nWhat You'll Do\nDevelop and execute territory growth strategies to acquire new employer group customers through direct sales efforts and broker/consultant partnerships.\nMeet or exceed annual business objectives related to new account acquisition, membership growth, revenue growth, and profitability.\nManage the full sales lifecycle for Cigna Healthcare solutions, including Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Behavioral Health offerings.\nLead new business opportunities from prospecting through proposal development, RFP management, presentation, and close.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with brokers, consultants, prospective clients, and key decision-makers to drive long-term growth.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to develop competitive solutions and deliver exceptional client experiences.\nMaintain a robust sales pipeline, accurately track opportunities, and identify new market opportunities within the territory.\nRequired Qualifications\nStrong business development, consultative selling, and relationship management capabilities.\nExcellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.\nAbility to work independently while effectively collaborating across cross-functional and matrixed teams.\nHighly motivated, organized, and results-oriented with strong time management skills.\nAbility to obtain and maintain all required licenses.\nValid driver's license and acceptable driving record.\nPreferred Qualifications\n5+ years of sales, business development, account management, or related client-facing experience.\nPrior healthcare, health insurance, employee benefits, underwriting, operations, or managed care experience strongly preferred.\n1-2+ years of managed care sales experience.\nDemonstrated ability to consistently achieve or exceed sales and growth goals.\nExperience working with brokers, consultants, employer groups, and healthcare benefit decision-makers.\nProven ability to develop strategic sales plans, manage complex opportunities, and influence decision-makers.\nIf 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.\nThis role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.\nAt The Cigna Group, 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), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.\nAbout Cigna Healthcare\nCigna 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.\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email  for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.\nThe Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. 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