Sales Technician

• Coordinate development of statistical and technical reports on a monthly, quarterly, annually or as needed basis.
• Analyze trends to identify opportunities within the division or marketplace.
• Monitor, analyze and coordinate the production results of sales personnel for accurate reporting and timely payment of incentives.
• Maintain the department's database by monitoring and reporting on specific criteria identified by the department.
• Ensure timely, quality and accurate data is provided by reviewing, modifying, updating procedures, reporting mechanisms and data collection needs.
• Analyze reporting needs, data and results and makes recommendations for changes and improvements based on gneration of numerical and statistical reports. 
• Analyze requests for special reports or projects and determine the best method of compiling, formatting and generating requested information. 
• Coordinate the completion of and submit the sales regions midyear and annual forecasts. 
• Assist and/or develop the sales budget and complete monthly status reports. 
• Provide computer applications and secretarial support to management as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

"Qualifications"

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent required. Two (2) years of college with emphasis on Business, Mathematics or Statistics preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience as identified by the department, e.g., corporate reporting, marketing, provider relations, sales.
• If selling/negotiating a price as part of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the following licenses are required within 90 days of start date or 90 days from current license expiration date: valid Michigan Accident and Health Insurance License and a valid and unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Basic understanding of logic and programming language patterns.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of BCBSM and/or BCN sales processes, products and distribution systems.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to produce statistical information and technical data from conceptual needs.
• Proficient in current industry standard PC applications and systems.
• Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.