Telesales / Retention Representative

Location: Remote-US, California US

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Job Number: 4669

Workplace Type: Fully Remote

Position Title: Telesales Retention Representative

External Description:

Position Summary:

The Telesales / Retention Representative will be responsible for increasing sales, pursuing, and establishing relationships with new customers, and achieving designated sales quotas while maintaining high levels of retention. The ideal candidate must be friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in the needs of our prospects/members to proactively address various customer-related needs. 

Work schedule is Mon-Fri 8 hours a day, hours vary from 5 AM – 8 PM PST.  

General Duties/Responsibilities:

(May include but are not limited to)

  • Answer incoming phone calls from prospective members and identify the type of assistance and information the customer needs with the goal to convert the caller to a qualified lead and ultimately the sale
  • Ask appropriate questions and listen actively to identify specific questions or issues while documenting required information in computer systems
  • Using knowledge of the product portfolio to accurately assess the distinct needs of different prospects, explain the differences between various products, and assist the prospect member in selecting a product that best meets their unique needs
  • Assist the prospect in completion of the enrollment application over the phone with complete, accurate, and required information, consistent with product requirements and standards established by all applicable federal /state laws and regulations and Alignment Health Plan’s Compliance Department
  • Meet the goals established for the position in the areas of sales quota, attendance, and other performance criteria
  • Meet and maintain requirements for agent licensure, appointments, and annual product certification
  • Direct prospects to the field sales team when needed
  • Conduct outbound calls relevant to enrollment/disenrollment campaigns, requests for information from community events, provider offices, after-hour messages, and website inquiries
  • Submit daily activity production reports and/or monthly reports as required.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct employee supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Minimum Experience:
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the CMS Marketing Guidelines.
  • Medicare HMO/PPO Health Plan knowledge and/or health insurance sales background required.
  • 4 – 7 Years’ Experience working in a call center and business to consumer telephone sales; experience using CMS Approved call center scripts.
  1. Education/Licensure:
  • Must have and maintain active Health/Accident/Life insurance license within respective selling states, currently CA, NC, NV, AZ and FL (required).
  1. Other:
  • Bilingual (Preferred).
  • Commitment to teamwork and the flexibility to adjust daily schedule, and work overtime and/or weekends, as needed during our sales season of October – December
  • Highly self-motivated with a desire to be successful.
  • Comfortable with ongoing change and learning new technology/processes.
  • Excellent communicator and presentation skills.
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Essential Physical Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee regularly is required to sit for a long period of time during the Annual Enrollment Period.

City: Remote-US

State: California

Location City: Remote-US

Location State: California

Community / Marketing Title: Telesales / Retention Representative

Company Profile:

By leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture, Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors! From member experience professionals and clinicians, to data scientists and operations leaders, we have built a talented and passionate team that is deeply committed to our mission of transforming health care for the seniors we serve. Ready to join us?

At Alignment, delivering exceptional care to seniors starts with ensuring an exceptional experience for our over 1,300 employees. At the center of our employee experience is a culture where employees at all levels and across all teams are encouraged to share their unique ideas and perspectives. After all, when you can bring your authentic self to work, whether that’s in a clinical setting, our corporate office or a home office, creativity and innovation flourish! Another important part of the Alignment culture is a belief in continuous learning and growth. As a result, in this fast-growing company, you will find ample support to grow your skills and your career – with us.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

 

Please note: All clinical positions are contingent upon successful engagement with Alignment Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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