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Sales Representative (Medicare)

Centene · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Remote available · $48,300–$82,400 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your Medicare Advantage sales experience. How did you find new prospects?

What they are checking: Whether they bring the Medicare Advantage experience the posting strongly prefers.

Tell me about a time you lost a sale. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on setbacks and improve instead of blaming circumstances.

How do you organize your week in a remote, field-based role?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage time and territory independently.

What would you do

How would you build a presence in Broward and Palm Beach communities?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan for local outreach, events and relationships.

A senior seems confused during your presentation and wants to sign up right away. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put the beneficiary's understanding ahead of making a sale.

How do you help members keep their coverage, such as with recertification?

What they are checking: Whether they see retention as part of the job, not just new enrollments.

How do you handle a prospect who is loyal to a competitor's plan?

What they are checking: Whether they compete respectfully and focus on the prospect's needs.

About the work

What CMS marketing rules do you follow when talking with Medicare beneficiaries?

What they are checking: Whether they know the strict rules on what agents can and cannot say or do.

How do you determine whether someone is eligible to enroll and which enrollment period applies?

What they are checking: Whether they understand eligibility and enrollment periods well enough to enroll people correctly.

How do you explain plan details like copays, networks and drug coverage in plain language?

What they are checking: Whether they can make complex benefits clear so members choose the right plan.

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The full job description

As published by Centene.

Position Purpose: Provide sales coverage and develop best possible market penetration for all products to present and prospective accounts in his/her assigned territory in accordance with company's policies and programs. Provide greater access to health insurance, by providing education and assistance to Medicare individuals. Distribute health education materials and arrange for health screenings. Provide Facilitated Enrollment, help facilitate the continuance of health insurance, and offer assistance with recertification. Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT. Candidates should reside in Palm Beach County, Broward County, or surrounding communities. This is a remote, field-based role, and requires community outreach, member engagement, and participation in local events. Medicare Advantage sales experience is strongly preferred. • Identify prospective enrollees and determine eligibility for participation in the Advantage Medicare product • Understand and apply all policies and procedures pertaining to: • Disclosures and provisions of the Advantage Medicare product • Enrollment and disenrollment • Develop a presence in the local community to help generate enrollments • Conduct home visits and personalized appointments as needed to complete the enrollment process • Market Advantage on-site at hospitals, senior centers, assisted living facilities, community events and other sites as designated • Understand the covered benefits, non-covered benefits, exclusions and exemptions • Assist members in accessing health care, transportation needs and other services or issues as they occur and pertain to members • Keep informed and adhere to current information pertaining to marketing activity guidelines set forth by various regulatory agencies—this includes providing enrollees with all corresponding materials and documentation • Keep alert to competitive products and marketing practices, and to keep management informed concerning them • Conduct and participate in telemarketing/outreach efforts as required • Attend and participate in sales meetings, training programs, conventions, and special events • Complete applications in a timely and accurate manner • Submit special reports regarding the operation of the territory, acceptance or rejection of products, and competitive conditions beneficial to other Marketing representatives and company operations • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards Education/Experience: High School Diploma , GED or equivalent required 1+ years marketing, sales or community relations experience including previous managed care experience, preferably in Medicare required Bilingual in Spanish preferred: Specific language skills by some plans may be required State Accident and Health Insurance Agent License Upon Hire required: Current state driver's license Upon Hire required Pay Range: $48,300.00 - $82,400.00 per year At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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