Summary
 

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Description
 

Position Purpose:

Sells insurance products through telemarketing. Provides assistance with health insurance plan quotes, enrollments, and renewals through inbound and outbound calls.

Logistics:

This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm working on-site at 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia SC, in an office environment.

What You Will Do:

• Places and answers (inbound and outbound) telephone calls from/to potential customers. Assists with decisions regarding plans and products.
• Follows up/through on leads provided.
• Generates letters to prospective customers. Processes applications and prepares marketing/information packets.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Work Experience: 1 year Telemarketing or sales.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of word processing software. Good judgment skills. Effective presentation skills. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Effective organizational skills.
• Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft office.
• Required Licenses and Certificates: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed.

What we Prefer you to have:

• Preferred Work Experience: 3 years of sales experience
• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software. Effective sales skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, or other spreadsheet/database software.

• Work Environment: Typical office environment. May involve work from home setting environment.

What We can Do for You:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.  You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.  

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications.  This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

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