Anticipated End Date:
2026-11-13
Position Title:
Director II Commercial Sales and Account Management - Connecticut
Job Description:
Director II Commercial Sales and Account Management - Connecticut
Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Selected candidate must reside in Connecticut and be aligned to the listed Connecticut office location.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
As part of Elevance Health’s Commercial Health Benefits division, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut serves over 700,000 members in the State across Individual and Group plans. The Director II Commercial Sales & Account Management will be responsible for growth, retention, and ongoing client management for our Individual Segment, Small Group, and Large Group employers with less than 250 enrolled employees.
How you will make an impact:
Responsible for directing sales and account management retention activities for Individual, Small Group, and Large Group clients with less than 250 enrolled employees.
Provides leadership and strategic direction by utilizing data to guide decisions, forecast outcomes, identify improvement areas. Establishes performance expectations and regularly reviews progress to ensure profitable growth.
Develops strategies and executes sales plans to achieve membership growth and financial goals.
Develops sales and marketing plans and may assist in the development of compensation plans.
Establishes relationships with functional areas within the company and collaborates effectively with other departments to align sales with broader company goals.
Develops and manages sales and business development strategies. Monitors the market performance of products and assesses competitors' activities within assigned office market area.
Defines sales and renewal targets for the team, communicates a clear, compelling vision that aligns with the company’s long-term objectives and manages an effective goal setting process.
Leads the team to ensure achievement of sales production and deliverables for assigned market areas.
Prioritizes coaching to develop skills that enhance team performance and demonstrates leadership by motivating team to accomplish goals and objectives.
Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 8 years of professional/leadership experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
Healthcare sales and/or account management experience across Individual, Small Group, and Large Group commercial health plan segments preferred.
Strong knowledge of the Connecticut healthcare market with experience developing and managing broker and consultant relationships preferred.
Leadership experience supporting growth, retention, and profitability, including leading, coaching, and developing sales and account management teams preferred.
Strong understanding of the competitive healthcare landscape, including market-leading practices, competitive intelligence, and evolving market offerings preferred.
Strategic and operational leadership experience developing sales strategies, establishing performance goals, and driving execution against business objectives preferred.
Experience navigating a large, complex organization and partnering cross-functionally with areas such as actuarial, compliance, benefit design, claims, and service, including experience with Individual ACA products and…