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Medica lists this Sales Relationship Manager opportunity in minnetonka, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.
We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.
The Commercial Sales Relationship Manager is responsible for driving new business sales and managing strategic relationships of consultants and agency relationships to source new Commercial small group business. This individual will represent the health plan by cultivating strong broker/consultant partnerships, identifying business opportunities, and providing consultative solutions tailored to each client's healthcare and benefits needs. There will be minimal post-sale service responsibilities and no renewal responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Accountabilities
New Business Development
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve growth targets for commercial business
Identify and qualify new sales opportunities through brokers, consultants, and direct employer contacts
Lead RFP responses and finalist presentations with a high level of professionalism and knowledge
Relationship Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for brokers and consultants, building trust-based partnerships
Deliver proactive and ongoing communications to employer clients and distribution partners
Monitor satisfaction, performance guarantees, and service delivery for assigned accounts
Market and Product Expertise
Stay informed on regional and national healthcare trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes
Maintain deep knowledge of the health plan's products, networks, and value propositions
Collaborate with internal departments (underwriting, operations, clinical, etc.) to ensure smooth implementation and service delivery
Sales Reporting and Forecasting
Track sales pipeline, report on progress against goals, and maintain CRM data integrity
Provide feedback to leadership on product gaps, market needs, and broker insights
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or related field (or equivalent work experience)
5+ years of experience in health insurance sales, account management, or broker relations, with a focus on group clients
Existing broker and consultant relationships in the Minnesota market strongly preferred
Active Minnesota Life & Health insurance license or obtain within 90 days of hire
Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Skills and Abilities
Strategic thinker with a consultative approach to selling
Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Passion for improving healthcare and providing value for our broker partners, employers and their employees
This position is a remote role.To be eligible for consideration, candidates must be based within commuting distance of Minnetonka, MN.
The full salary grade for this position is $73,500 - $126,000. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $73,500 - $105,000. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary. Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.
The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
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