Early Careers New Grad - Sales/Account Associate (Chicago, Downers Grove) (Healthcare Insurance)

Location: Chicago or Downers Grove, Illinois; Flex schedule requiring at least three days per week in the office.

Base pay: $40,500–$72,500 annually, plus eligibility for an annual incentive bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a large, purpose-driven health insurance organization offering commercial market products and services.

What you will do

• Complete a 12-month Sales/Account Associate Development Program within Commercial Markets.
• Support prospecting, acquisition, retention, renewals, customer service, and account management activities.
• Research market opportunities, customer inquiries, sales strategies, and account strategies.
• Prepare documentation, support meetings and presentations, and coordinate follow-up activities.
• Build relationships with customers, brokers, business partners, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop knowledge of health insurance fundamentals, products, underwriting, proposals, and operations through coaching and mentorship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, Health Planning, Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; OPT and CPT are not accepted, and work visa sponsorship is not offered.
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Customer service, research, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing responsibilities and apply feedback.
• PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office products.

Nice to have

• Internship, campus leadership, project work, or exposure to sales, account management, health care, customer service, project coordination, or public relations.
• Strong interest in the health care payer industry and serving customers and clients.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured new graduate development, including formal orientation and a six-month enterprise development experience.
• Coaching, mentorship, networking, and opportunities to connect with peers and company leaders.
• Health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other total rewards incentives.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug screening where permitted by law.