Sales and Contracting Development Program - Sales Associate Track

The Cigna Group Sales and Contracting Development Program

Sales Associate

Start Date July 13, 2026

Sales Regions & Cigna Offices: MidSouth: Nashville, TN; NY/NJ: New York, NY or Morristown, NJ; MidAtlantic: McLean, VA; North Texas: Plano, TX

Work Style: Hybrid (3 days in-office/week)

Join a Team That Believes in What We Do

We're seeking curious, driven individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and lead. This is a great opportunity for those early in their careers who are excited to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting with a Fortune 500 health services leader. This role is designed to support your transition from academia to industry.

At The Cigna Group, we’re passionate about delivering customer-focused healthcare solutions. Our Sales and Contracting Development Program (SCDP) is an onboarding and training program for early-career professionals.

Sales Track Experience

• Associates of SCDP’s Sales Track will build the skills needed to succeed in healthcare sales—developing business acumen, negotiation expertise, and relationship-building capabilities that will empower you to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
• Associates will engage in a mix of virtual and in-person learning, including training sessions, fieldwork, mentoring, and coaching. The curriculum covers The Cigna Group and Cigna Healthcare, the insurance industry, and role-specific training.
• You’ll participate in interactive sessions led by facilitators and subject matter experts, with potential for for in-person networking and coaching. Field experiences will be hosted virtually or in your assigned market, allowing you to apply program concepts in real-world settings alongside your local team.
• You’ll gain a strong understanding of Cigna’s products and services, your designated sales responsibilities, and how different sales functions collaborate across the organization.

Post-Program Career Path

After completing the onboarding and training program, Sales Track Associates begin their careers in new and existing business sales roles in the market/location they were hired into. In these roles, training will be applied to drive business growth, build broker and client relationships, and deliver high-quality, customer-focused healthcare solutions.

As a Sales Associate, you will:

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with brokers and current/prospective clients, acting as a trusted resource and problem-solver
• Engage with local communities to build meaningful partnerships and market presence
• Promote Cigna’s products and services with a deep understanding of our benefit offerings
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Managers, Operations, Underwriting, Product, Marketing, Pricing, and Service teams
• Stay organized and goal-focused by managing reports, tracking activity, and following up on leads and referrals

Minimum Program Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a senior or a recent graduate from a bachelor’s degree program in Sales, Business, Marketing, Risk Management, Healthcare Administration, Economics, Finance
• Prefer a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• At least one internship or relevant experience in sales, business operations, analytics, or process improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership through work, student organizations, athletics, or community involvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving results through collaboration.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, project management, and financial analysis.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and active listening abilities.
• Strong critical thinking, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Highly motivated, confident, and results-oriented self-starter.
• Excellent customer service standards with a goal-driven mindset.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Multilingual capabilities and cultural adaptability are highly valued.

Why Join Us

• Work for a Fortune 500 health services leader
• Make a real-world impact from day one
• Grow through mentorship, coaching, and career development
• Be part of a team that believes in delivering high-quality, affordable care

Location, Relocation and Schedule:

• Locations will be in the MidSouth, NY/NJ, MidAtlantic or North Texas regions.
• Relocation benefits are available, and you will have the opportunity to rank your choices of locations throughout the process.
• You must be available to work a 40-hour work week beginning July 13, 2026. Working days are Monday–Friday.
• SCDP associates are required to work in-person 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one day of your choosing).

Other Information:

• This role is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Need accommodation? Email: SeeYourself@cigna.com
• Our recruitment process consists of several rounds, including a recruiter phone screen and up to 3 rounds of interviews. Our final round interview day will be conducted in person, with the expectation of traveling to one of our offices, where applicable.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

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: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.