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 rece...