The Cigna Group

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Sales Development & Prospecting Sr. Advisor

Sales Development RepSales Development RepFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1982H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$126.5K - $210.9K / year

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

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Role Description

The job profile for this position is Sales (Non-IC) Senior Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role. The Sales Development & Prospecting Sr. Advisor plays a critical role in driving new business growth by identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospective clients. This role is primarily responsible for outbound prospecting activities and serves as a key partner to the Sales Directors by building pipeline, preparing prospect insights, and supporting early-stage sales efforts. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, and comfortable initiating conversations with new prospects. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced sales environment and is eager to develop strong consultative selling skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prospecting & Lead Generation
    • Identify and research prospective clients aligned to target markets and ideal customer profiles
    • Execute outbound prospecting activities including cold calling, email outreach, and social selling
    • Qualify inbound and outbound leads to assess fit, interest, and readiness
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date prospect information in CRM systems
    • Consistently meet or exceed activity and pipeline generation goals
  • Sales Director Support
    • Partner closely with the Sales Directors to prioritize accounts and prospecting strategies
    • Prepare prospect research, call notes, and meeting briefs to support sales conversations
    • Assist with scheduling introductory meetings and handoffs to the Sales Director
    • Support early-stage sales activities including follow-ups, outreach sequencing, and data tracking
    • Provide insights on prospect feedback, objections, and market trends
  • Collaboration & Process Improvement
    • Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams to align outreach efforts
    • Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing sales enablement initiatives
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement of prospecting processes, messaging, and tools

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, customer success, or a related role
  • Demonstrated success calling on Commercial and/or Health Plans and Government Markets
  • Proven ability to navigate complex organizations, navigating multiple stakeholders, influencers, and decision-makers
  • Ability to think outside the box and push the status quo in identifying entry points, leveraging data, insights, industry trends, and creative outreach strategies
  • Capability to synthesize complex healthcare and pharmacy solutions into clear, compelling business cases tied to cost containment, member experience, and outcomes
  • Strong communication skills with comfort engaging senior-level stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in a sales career
  • Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce or similar) preferred

Requirements

  • Preferred experience in healthcare, wellbeing, or PBM environments, with a strong understanding of employer-sponsored benefits and pharmacy strategy
  • Prior experience in outbound prospecting or lead generation
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies and structured prospecting approaches
  • Experience supporting senior sales leaders or account executives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive range of benefits focused on supporting whole health
  • Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
  • 401(k) plan
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays
  • Annual bonus plan eligibility

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, customer success, or a related role
  • Demonstrated success calling on Commercial and/or Health Plans and Government Markets
  • Proven ability to navigate complex organizations, navigating multiple stakeholders, influencers, and decision-makers
  • Ability to think outside the box and push the status quo in identifying entry points, leveraging data, insights, industry trends, and creative outreach strategies
  • Capability to synthesize complex healthcare and pharmacy solutions into clear, compelling business cases tied to cost containment, member experience, and outcomes
  • Strong communication skills with comfort engaging senior-level stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and grow in a sales career
  • Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce or similar) preferred
  • Preferred experience in healthcare, wellbeing, or PBM environments, with a strong understanding of employer-sponsored benefits and pharmacy strategy
  • Prior experience in outbound prospecting or lead generation
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies and structured prospecting approaches
  • Experience supporting senior sales leaders or account executives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive range of benefits focused on supporting whole health
  • Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
  • 401(k) plan
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays
  • Annual bonus plan eligibility

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