University New Grad - Sales Account Associate
TX SAM New Grad Job Description 2023
What Does the Sales/Account Associate Role Entail?
This position is responsible for learning specific aspects of the Sales and Account Management operations in order to provide market-leading service to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include assisting in or supporting Sales Representatives and Account Management personnel in the prospecting, maintaining, acquiring and/or renewing of business.
There will be a strong focus on developing client retention and sales strategies, while researching and uncovering market opportunities. In additional, Sales/Account Associates are encouraged to cultivate relationships with prospects, customers, external business partners, and internal partners, and to network with peers and Senior Leaders.
What Are Your Responsibilities?
-Support Sales/Account Management personnel to assist in prospecting, acquiring or retaining business.
-May conduct research for prospective business by internal sources, external agencies, or reviewing RFPs.
-Research inquiries received from customers, Brokers, or company representatives and assist in problem solving.
-Relay information to Sales or Account Management personnel or responds directly to customer or company representative.
-May coordinate meetings.
-Prepare documentation for prospective or existing customers. Review forms received for completeness.
-Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies.
-Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
-Maintain communication with management regarding development within areas of assigned responsibilities and perform special projects as required or requested.
What Are the Requirements You Must Meet?
-Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Sales, Business or a related field
-Graduation date between December 2022 – June 2023
-A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
-Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT and are not sponsoring work visas for this role)
What Do You Need To Be Successful?
-Healthcare, Economics, Business, Public Relations, Sales or Marketing degree program is a plus
-Prior Sales Account Management, Healthcare, Project Management/Coordination OR Public Relations intern experience is a plus
-Health insurance knowledge, or interest in learning about the health insurance industry
-Interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills; telephone, public relations and customer skills; composing presentations, and summarizing findings
-Ability to learn quickly and provide feedback; represent company in sales or account management
-PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
What Does the New Grad Program Entail?
-Hands-on training on insurance basics, underwriting, proposals, products, operations, soft skills, and more
-Challenging real-world hands-on project
-Ongoing networking opportunities & professional development workshops among peers and company leaders
-Business Resource Group involvement
-Volunteer activities
-Mentorship opportunities
We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.
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