Sales Administration Sr Associate-MA

Description:
Responsible for case-specific sales support processes. Interacts with underwriting in coordinating rate quotes, with brokers to help manage flow of proposal packages and quotes, and with client groups in resolving daily service issues..Responsible for the daily operations of sales support services.
Manage Commercial Sales Process: Ensure that RFP information entered into Aristotle is timely, accurate and complete for all presale requests.
Fully complete and send the quote request form to underwriting..
* Access RFP needs and order appropriate reports (i.e.: RSU, GeoAccess, Proposal, Screening Board)
* Support NSA in preparing Corporate Overviews for NST on each prospective client
* Coordinate strategy calls
* Review presale reports (GeoAccess, RSU) for accuracy
* Create and maintain electronic RFP files and reports
* Find appropriate client references for RFPs as needed
* Create opportunity numbers in ISell
* Create and maintain RFP tracking log for the National Sales Team
* Create ad hoc reports for projects as necessary
* Maintain ISell database for NST to manage sales reports and compensation submission
* Create and maintain database for consultant contacts
* Coordinate final edits for proposals as necessary
* Create finalist meeting Powerpoint presentations
* Print and ship proposals and presentations as necessary
* Maintains knowledge of updates to product presentations and tools
* Arrange travel for NST and NSA as necessary
* Manage mail and materials shipping to consultants as needed by NST
* Order necessary supplies for NST team, planning ahead to prevent shortages of critical materials at important times
* Own meeting scheduling, logistical details for meetings/presentations with sales team and clients/consultants
* Provide email coverage for NST and NSA while traveling
* Create and maintain finalist meeting PowerPoint presentation library
* Create and maintain reference database
* Search internet for timely articles on current clients, competitors, governmental issues, etc. as appropriate for NST and NSA.

Qualifications:
College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization skills with the ability to work independently and manage, prioritize and work on numerous projects at one time.
Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines and work under pressure while anticipating the needs of the customer and/or business partner and understanding the consequences of actions.
Strong computer based technical skills in spreadsheet and database management.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
CIGNA offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, 401k plan, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

Job Location: NEWTON, MA

Job Number: 43737

Company URL: http://www.CIGNA.com

Company Profile:
At CIGNA, we are committed to providing our customers with employee benefits, expertise and services that improve the health, well-being and productivity of their employees. CIGNA's people are the key to our success in a changing and increasingly competitive marketplace. The collective skills, behaviors and work experiences of all CIGNA employees enable us to make a real difference in the lives of our members. We seek the most talented and creative minds in the industry to develop innovative solutions our customers value and consumers expect.