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WillHire

Telemarketing Associate

WillHire, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228


Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re 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 that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.Job Title:

Telemarketing AssociatePosition Details:CONTRACT TO HIREONSITE POSITION ONLYPRIMARY WORKING HOURS WILL BE MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8AM-5PM. DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT CALL CENTER HOURS WILL BE EXTENDED FROM 8AM-8PM (7 DAYS PER WEEK).Top 2-4 PREFERRED/NICE TO HAVE skill sets/qualities: Active licensure preferred, but company will provide all training and testing required for licensure, sales/retail experience. People willing to buy into training is essential to success. Understanding the importance of attendance.This role will involve:Inbound/outbound (required number of calls) to leads to sell Medicare insurance policies.Other more “customer service” outreach to new and existing members as part of retention efforts.Handling compliance related calls/test calls from CMS.Responsibilities:Sells insurance products through telemarketing.70% Places and answers (inbound and outbound) telephone calls from/to potential customers, assists with decisions regarding plans and products.15% Follows up/through on leads provided.15% Generates letters to prospective customers, processes applications and prepares marketing/information packets.Required Skills and Training:Required Education Level and Degree Type: High School Diploma or Equivalent.Required Licenses and Certifications: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed. American Health Insurance Professionals Certification for Medicare within 90 days of hire.Working knowledge of word processing software.Good judgment skills.Effective presentation skills.Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.Effective organizational skills.Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.Work Environment: Typical office environment. May involve work from home setting environment.Preferred Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.Effective customer service skills.Analytical and critical thinking skills.Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.Preferred Software and Other Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, or other spreadsheet/database software.Preferred Education Level and Degree Type: Bachelor's Degree.Preferred Work Experience: 6-months sales experience.This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is

$15.54/hour - $20.00/hour . Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

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