Health Plan Sales Specialist l
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for supporting MGB Health Plan Account Managers in delivering exceptional service to employer groups and broker partners. Serves as a key liaison between customers, brokers, and internal departments to address benefit-related questions, resolve issues, and ensure a positive client experience. Collaborates closely with teams across the organization, including Customer Service, Billing, Product, Operations, and Enrollment, to provide accurate and timely information. Participates in open enrollment activities and helps maintain strong customer and broker relationships that support client retention and satisfaction.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for supporting MGB Health Plan Account Managers in delivering exceptional service to employer groups and broker partners. Serves as a key liaison between customers, brokers, and internal departments to address benefit-related questions, resolve issues, and ensure a positive client experience. Collaborates closely with teams across the organization, including Customer Service, Billing, Product, Operations, and Enrollment, to provide accurate and timely information. Participates in open enrollment activities and helps maintain strong customer and broker relationships that support client retention and satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Support Account Managers in managing relationships with employer groups, brokers, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary resource for customer and broker inquiries regarding health plan benefits, eligibility, enrollment, billing, and operational processes.
- Coordinate with internal departments, including Customer Service, Billing, Product, Enrollment, Claims, and Operations, to research and resolve customer issues.
- Assist in preparing for and participating in client meetings, broker meetings, and open enrollment sessions, either virtually or in person.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners to ensure timely communication and issue resolution.
- Track customer questions, requests, and service issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation.
- Support implementation activities for new and existing employer groups, including coordination of communications and operational readiness.
- Educate customers and brokers on plan offerings, benefits, programs, and available resources.
- Assist in the development and delivery of client-facing materials, presentations, and communications.
- Monitor customer trends and recurring issues, escalating concerns, and recommending process improvements to enhance the customer experience.
- Collaborate with Account Managers to support client retention efforts and promote overall customer satisfaction.
- Maintain knowledge of MGB Health Plan products, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to provide accurate information and guidance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred. At least 1-2 years of business development experience required. Sales experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts and solutions clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and navigate complex decision-making processes.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand client needs and recommend tailored solutions.
- Results-oriented mindset with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple client relationships and prioritize tasks effectively.
Working Conditions
This is a hybrid role that requires an on-site presence at Assembly Row at least 1x/quarter plus frequent travel to client events (including at night and on weekends), particularly during renewal season. Reliable transportation to/from client sites is required. Remote workdays require a stable, secure, quiet, and HIPAA-compliant workspace.
Requirements
- At least 1-2 years of business development experience required
- Sales experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Results-oriented mindset with proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
- Excellent organizational skills
- Reliable transportation to/from client sites required
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career growth opportunities
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.