Business Development Specialist

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Participate in winning and retaining self-funded clients. Assist with the development of new business, and the retention of existing business, to include working across various functional areas (underwriting, marketing, claims, information systems, operations, etc.) to provide an integrated approach to the analysis, development, and delivery of business proposals. Assist with implementation of new groups and supporting retention of existing groups, as needed. Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, 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, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team! Position Purpose: Participate in winning and retaining self-funded clients. Assist with the development of new business, and the retention of existing business, to include working across various functional areas (underwriting, marketing, claims, information systems, operations, etc.) to provide an integrated approach to the analysis, development, and delivery of business proposals. Assist with implementation of new groups and supporting retention of existing groups, as needed. Location: This is a hybrid role, based out of 4101 Percival Road, Columbia SC. The typical work hours are Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm EST. Sponsorship : This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future. What You 'll Do: Assists with all activities of proposal development. Responsible for understanding, and verbally articulating detailed analysis of RFPS, RFIS, RFQS, as well as other documents. Assists management by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SME), and other staff to create a high quality, winning proposal. Coordinates overall proposal process to include intake of customer requests, creating documentation to accompany delegation of required activities to complete proposals, creating and maintaining timeline of activities and packaging the final product for return to customer. May assist with sales support activities such as preparing/giving presentations to prospective customers, etc. Assists in implementation activities for new groups once they are won and contributes to selected activities that enhance group retention. Develops and maintains proposal schedule, may plan or outline baselines, and storyboards. Develops process/work flows to add value to the marketing statement. Assists with the development and compilation of historical corporate data to provide easy access to resources for proposal library and database of information for other proposals as appropriate. To Qualify F or This Position, You'll Need T he Following: Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience Required Work Experience: 3 years-progressively responsible development experience to include the analysis, or administration of business proposals and writing of business proposals. Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership skills. Ability to flow group strategies and goals from concepts to actionable business plans. Ability to take ownership for coordinating the complete end-to-end sales process. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions. Excellent interpersonal skills. Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office. We Prefer That You Have T he Following : Preferred Work Experience: Pharmacy benefit management or health insurance industry experience. Our C omprehensive B enefits P ackage I ncludes T he F ollowing: We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in our benefits program the first of the month following 28 days of employment. Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage 401 k retirement savings plan with company match Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations Education Assistance Service Recognition National d iscounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more What We Can Do for You: 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. What T o Expect Next: After submitting your application, our recruiting team membe

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