Sales Executive - German Speaking

We are hiring for an exciting sales development position within Cigna\’s Global Employer Health team for to focus on SME businesses within the German speaking Sales Regions such as Germany, German-Switzerland, and Austria. In this role, you will be central to expanding our presence in market amongst both small and mid-market businesses, while focusing on sourcing, and developing prospects uncovering highly qualified leads. As an SDE, you will work closely with GHB Sales Managers, discovering, nurturing and managing the SME sales funnel, developing key influencer relationships and building an SME sales pipeline that translates into viable opportunities. On this new, high-growth team, you will be measured by SME opportunity generation and regional growth targets. You will focus on progressing regional prospecting and leading growth campaigns; assuming full responsibility for the end to end sales cycle for opportunities. This is the perfect role for an individual with a passion for a career in sales and relationship management. Key Responsibilities: Build a pipeline of SME sales opportunities for the region through generating new business via the telephone, email, video and social media Liaise with key brokers to discuss, manage and nurture SME pipeline, ensuring all opportunities successfully follow through the sales cycle Collaborate with your Regional Sales Manager to develop SME strategies for key Broker Partners Take ownership of all quotations by ensuring internal processes are followed and deadlines are met Assume responsibility for the end to end sales cycle of SME prospects Act as the subject matter expert on Global Medical product offerings and value proposition, nurturing and developing skills and product knowledge of key broker partners Collaborate with regional Sales Managers in internal