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Strategic Account Executive

_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._

The **Strategic Account Executive** is responsible for managing and coordinating account service activities as the primary customer contact for retention of Labor and Trust group business. May also work with new sales. Typical group size is 5,000 eligible or enrolled subscribers. Exhibits senior level sales competencies as defined by the business unit.

How you will make an impact:

+ Defines and oversees the execution of account management and retention strategy for a defined book of accounts.

+ Identifies opportunities for penetration sales.

+ Supports pursuit of new business opportunities either directly with a broker/consultant or potential client, or through a team approach with field office sales staff.

+ Provides support for field sales staff with RFP responses, proposals, client presentations, and underwriting coordination on new business sales opportunities.

+ Develops business relationships with brokers, consultants, and key decision makers in order to meet or exceed new and renewal sales targets.

+ Manages the annual renewal process for accounts, including underwriting negotiation, preparation of renewal analysis, and client presentations.

+ Working within the Large Group segment with highly complex accounts, achieves retention and growth targets through expert execution of sales process.

+ Cultivates deep trust-based relationships and develops comprehensive understandings of client needs and priorities.

+ Acts as a consultative collaborative partner with brokers, consultants, and key decision makers.

+ Develops strategic business plans to address broker and/or client needs.

+ Conducts broker/agency education on pertinent topics.

+ Acts as primary customer contact.

+ Coordinates with internal partners to meet and exceed client expectations. Drives opportunities for additional growth and product sales.

+ Be an industry and product expert at the local, state, and federal level. Continuously updates knowledge in a rapidly changing environment.

+ Provides expert consultative and strategic sales knowledge to Large Group and/or Complex jumbo groups with a thorough understanding of client and company objectives.

+ Provides coaching and technical leadership to other team members as a resource and may assist with on-boarding of new sales associates.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 6 years of experience in account management or sales; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

+ Sales license required where necessary or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Capabilities, Experiences and Skills:

+ Client facing experience preferred.

+ Account Management experience preferred.

+ Experience working with Labor & Trust clients.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $120,980 to $189,360

Locations: California

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.