National Consultant Relations Executive

National Consultant Relations Executive

Wellmark is looking for a highly experienced healthcare professional with at least 10+ years of experience in the industry, including 5+ years working directly with employer benefit consultants. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of robust sales acumen, industry-specific knowledge, and technical prowess, allowing them to understand market dynamics and how to capitalize on opportunities. The expectation is that this person will have the ability to translate healthcare and benefits knowledge into actionable influence, with the ability to leverage their industry network (while building and maintaining new relationships) to position Wellmark as a top-tier administrator. While we're asking this person to be licensed in Iowa and South Dakota with the ability to travel up to 60% of the time, we expect the travel to go well beyond our two states.

Dedicated focus on broad consultant relations is critical to our success, and this role will be the central hub for consultant engagement, working closely with Sales Directors, Sales Team Leaders, and SMEs across the business to align strategy and drive impact.

We're excited about the potential of this role to strengthen our market position, drive sales success through consultant engagement, and reinforce our reputation as an industry leader.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or direct and applicable work experience.
• 10+ years of related professional experience, five of which is working with employer benefit consultants.
• Currently possess or will acquire a health and life insurance license for the State of Iowa and South Dakota within 60 days of starting the consulting sales job.
• Strong knowledge of the types of insurance products and services available in the industry, funding arrangements, government regulations, healthcare cost drivers and trends, healthcare cost management, our competition's product offerings and market dynamics and competitive landscape.
• Skills in developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance sales performance; strong acumen and understanding of business initiatives to offer guidance in the translation of corporate strategy into actionable, measurable results.
• Proven sales experience and track record of success, including background in strategic selling, preferably in health insurance or a related field. Experience building and selling highly customizable solutions to meet customer needs. Experience coaching, mentoring sales competencies to others.
• Formal or informal leadership experience with strong demonstrated leadership competencies.
• Excellent intuition of understanding customer expectations and "sense of urgency" resulting in the ability to influence the organization to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Demonstrate building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex concepts across all levels of an organization; strong presentation skills, including development and delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Product Applications, most specifically PowerPoint.
• Ability to establish matrixed partnerships and follow through on expectations.
• Strong problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Overnight travel as required. Travel required between 50-60%. Valid driver's license required.

Preferred:

• Extensive experience with Self-Funded health insurance
• Existing national, regional and local health insurance consultant and consulting firm relationships
• Continued Education within the healthcare field.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy benefits.

This job requires a non-compete agreement. Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@wellmark.com.