The Strategic Account Executive (SAE) is responsible for the retention, growth, and overall strategic management of an assigned portfolio of health plan, employer group, consultant, and partner relationships. The SAE serves as the primary client advocate, ensuring successful execution of benefit programs, operational excellence, issue resolution, and long-term account strategy. This role drives client satisfaction, retention, and expansion opportunities through proactive relationship management and consultative selling of internal products and programs.
We strongly prefer experience working with health plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, provider networks, TPAs, or employee benefits organizations. Knowledge of self-funded, fully insured, Medicare, Medicaid, or government-sponsored healthcare programs. Experience supporting multi-state employer groups, consultants, and strategic partners.
Travel Requirements
Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229
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.
We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.
After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina. We are also the only one that has an A+ Superior A.M. Best rating. We are one of the nation's leading government contract administrators. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast and have a diverse family of subsidiary companies.
Our full-time employees enjoy benefits like a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subsidized health plans, free vision coverage, life insurance, paid annual leave and holidays, wellness programs and education assistance. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or reserves, we will cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. BlueCross has a dedicated corporate culture of community support. Our employees are some of the most giving in the country. They support dozens of nonprofit organizations every year.
If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
