Sales Strategy Program Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This job assists in the creation, execution, and oversight of the Medicare sales and distribution strategy through partnering with sales leadership and other matrix partners.

The incumbent focuses on assessing opportunities within each respective region and on building the necessary capabilities to ensure strategic matrix partners' alignment and execution of strategies to grow membership.

Works collaboratively across multiple functional areas to align resources and effort around achievement of the plan.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with leadership to set the direction of the strategic business plan and translate it into a vison for the organization.
• Influence all stakeholders to support key projects / programs in order to ensure positive outcomes that deliver results.
• Drive change in order to improve performance results, organizational effectiveness and / or systems / quality / services (e.

g. policies, processes, or systems).Identify gaps in processes or organization. Challenge self and others to develop and implement solutions.

• Hold direct accountability for impact to growth initiatives and strategy development.Ensure accurate prioritization of key projects / programs within purview.
• Hold ultimate accountability for project management services being delivered including organizational budget and / or financial implications.
• Assist in the development and execution of micro market strategies to meet expected growth and retention targets.
• Other duties as assigned or directed.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Management or relevant experience and / or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree

Preferred

None

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

None

EXPERIENCE

Required

5 - 7 years of Health Insurance Industry experience

Preferred

1 - 3 years of Medicare or Program Management experience

SKILLS

• Analysis of business problems / needs and process improvement
• Analytical Skills
• Budget Management
• Business Development
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Project / Program Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Influence and Persuasion

Language (other than English)

None

Travel Required

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Lifting : up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title.

It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

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