What does Cigna do? 

Cigna provides health insurance services around the world. We’re passionate about helping people improve their health, well-being, and sense of security. We started over 200 years ago and we continued to innovate and expand ever since. At Cigna Health Benefits we focus on the unique needs of Intergovernmental (IGO) and Nongovernmental (NGO) organisations, as well as the needs of multinationals in Europe and Africa. You can find out more about the company at www.cignahealthbenefits.com. 

What makes Cigna different from other employers? 

We go further than just paying insurance claims. Solid customer relationships are our main goal. We also strongly believe in business ethics and continually strive to be cleaner, greener, and respectful of all. We owe our success to the talent and dedication of our team. They’re the ones who make a difference in our customers’ lives. So we know that it’s important to go the extra mile for our employees. We make sure they have a good work-life balance, and we offer many initiatives for health and well-being. 

SUMMARY 

As a Sales Manager, you own your region, develop your strategy, and execute this. For this role the region is defined as South Africa and other French speaking countries in Africa. A typical day might include the following:

YOUR JOB

Building relations within your markets to develop concrete business opportunities and create new sales leads

Set everything aside to close a deal.

Prepare presentations & proposals

Building a healthy pipeline and execute on it in order to close your deals

Broker events

Review and adapt your regional strategy to maximize results

Finish a quote before the deadline while following internal processes

What skills do you need?

Do you have 5 or more years of experience working in the international health insurance industry? Great start!

You have strong commercial, networking and negotiation skills? That’s essential for the role.

You are proficient in English, French language is a plus.

Finally if you are a driven by closing business and get excited by exceeding your sales, you might just be the perfect fit.

You will love this job if you…

Love sales and get motivated by working with targets

Are well-organised in following up on your sales leads

Nurture relations and enjoy developing them

Are triggered by the opportunity to map and adapt our sales strategy

Feel in your natural habitat at networking events and in presentation rooms

Have a strong sense of accountability and like to be empowered

Like to work independently, but also value the input of others

Can cope with the stress of deadlines and taking decisions in unexpected situations

Are agile and enjoy adapting to an ever changing environment

Cigna can offer you…

A challenging job in an international and diverse context

Trust to fill in this position in your personal way and to the best of your abilities

A dynamic team and sounding board, a director who will mentor and coach you

A challenging job in an international and growing enterprise

Market-related salary conditions

A dynamic, young and entrepreneurial company culture that values and stimulates initiative, thrive on success and truly understands the concept of the lifetime value of a client

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourselfEMEA@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.