Sales Support Analyst

The Cigna Group

. Partner with Sales Representatives on new business and existing business retention/growth opportunities for the O500 Buyer Group .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $36 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Presale processes, including benefit design, compliance, and financial analysis, while effectively collaborating with sales and underwriting teams to deliver high-quality proposals. Possesses strong project management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders in the healthcare and insurance sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Presale ExperienceProject ManagementHealthcare Product KnowledgeBenefits AdministrationRelationship-Building Skills

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisBenefit Design SolutionsFinancial DevelopmentLegislative ComplianceFunding SolutionsProposal DevelopmentRFP Process ManagementPerformance GuaranteesPlan DesignUnderwriting Collaboration

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCreative ThinkingAbility to InfluenceAbility to Juggle Multiple Assignments

Tools & Technologies

SFDC

Industry Keywords

InsuranceHealthcareEmployee BenefitsSalesFinanceUnderwritingRisk ManagementAccount ManagementConsulting ServicesPPACA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Sales Representatives on new business and existing business retention/growth opportunities for the O500 Buyer Group
Establish plan design solutions, interpret benefits, identify non-standard Cigna benefit administration requirements, propose alternatives, and adhere to legislative compliance
Analyze data to determine prospect viability
Communicate with brokers to obtain critical data and negotiate timing
Strategize on funding and benefit solutions based on client needs, industry, benefits, and product knowledge
Determine benefit intent and partner with underwriting to develop quotes
Create and maintain opportunities in SFDC, including benefit sculpting, legislation/compliance, and performance guarantees
Support financial development, including translation factors, plan design, network solutions, financial risks, and caveats
Initiate SFDC activities and participate in Strategy/LCR calls
Collaborate with Sales, Proposal Unit, and enterprise partners to ensure accurate, thorough, high-quality proposals
Coordinate with business units for additional lines of coverage
Project manage the RFP process as primary contact for engaged business units
Review and coordinate deliverables including financials, questionnaires, plan designs, guarantees, repricings, disruptions, geographies, and exhibits
Stay current on product initiatives and healthcare industry impacts from PPACA changes
Act as a subject matter expert to identify gaps and incorporate changes into the Presale process
Support and provide direction to more junior professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS highly preferred or equivalent experience
2+ years of Presale experience preferred
Background in Insurance, Healthcare, Employee Benefits, Sales, Finance, Underwriting & Risk, Account Management, Project Management, or Consulting Services
Advanced knowledge of healthcare product lines, major funding vehicles, and benefits administration
Demonstrated relationship-building skills and ability to influence business partners
Strong project management and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple assignments and work with frequent shifting priorities and deadlines
Ability to drive results with a sense of urgency and accuracy
Creative thinking and ability to translate ideas into actions
Cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload for home working

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence