PBM Sr. Account Executive - Western Region

Job ID: 9570Position Title: PBM Sr. Account Executive - Western RegionWorking Location: Arizona-PhoenixEmployment Status: Full-Time RegularRequired Experience: 4 yearsRequired Education: Bachelors DegreeJob Description:Walgreen Co. is the leading U.S. drugstore chain in sales and technology use. The company's strategy is to be the nation's most convenient healthcare provider. Sales for fiscal 2007 topped $53.7 billion, from more than 5,900 stores located in 48 states and Puerto Rico. With 500 store openings per year, Walgreens will operate over 7,000 stores by 2010. Walgreens Health Services (WHS), a division of Walgreen Co., provides mail service, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy and home care services. WHS collaborates with employers, managed care organizations, private medical professionals and personal caregivers to provide the best services that put the patient first, yet provide cost-effective, flexible, client-centric solutions to rising healthcare costs. Wilson Health Information, LLC, an independent healthcare consumer research firm based in New Hope, Pa., named Walgreens Health Initiatives the highest rated pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) nationally in overall member satisfaction. Eighteen major PBMs were evaluated in the 2007 WilsonRx® PBM Member Satisfaction Survey. Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. Walgreens promotes and supports a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.Essential Skills:Responsible for servicing and maintaining Walgreens Health Initiatives pharmacy mail order, retail, and integrated product client programs; Responsible for developing and maintaining Walgreens Health Initiatives client relationships; Provides programs and services customized to the clients’ needs; Analyzes utilization reports and recommends modifications for client programs; Responsible for marketing/selling Walgreens Health Initiatives products, to include formal presentations and travel to client locations; Responsible for client renewal process and negotiation of contracts, amendments; Supervises team of account managers including, hiring, development and coaching, etc.Qualifications:Excellent oral and written communication and problem solving skills; Excellent relationship building skills; Ability to prepare presentations and present to large groups; Understanding of Federally and State funded programs, i.e., Medicaid, Medicare, etc.; Ability to analyze data, identify trends and develop recommendations for improvement; Must be able to manage multiple complex projects and tasks while meeting aggressive deadlines; Proficient in MS Excel for use in analyzing data; Prior PBM or Healthcare experience required; Bachelors degree or relevant years of experience; Project management, account management or sales experience required; Previous experience in all aspect of supervisory and management required, including, hiring, coaching, disciplinary and development..Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 40% Company: Walgreens Location: Phoenix, AZ Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Company: Walgreens Reference Code: PCK347-39545