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Sr. Business Development Manager - Cigna Healthcare, 0500(Hybrid; Chicago, IL)
Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company · 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Architecture Senior Manager” (Database Administrators) in CT: $183k–$183k, median $183k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Cigna Healthcare is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Business Development Manager to drive new business growth within an assigned territory. This hybrid role is responsible for developing and executing sales and business development strategies focused on acquiring new employer groups through direct and broker distribution channels. As a senior member of the sales organization, you will leverage your expertise in healthcare solutions, employee benefits, and consultative selling to identify opportunities, build relationships, and deliver customized solutions that meet client needs. You will serve as a trusted partner to brokers, consultants, prospective clients, and internal stakeholders while representing Cigna Healthcare's portfolio of Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Behavioral Health solutions. What You'll Do • Develop and execute territory growth strategies to acquire new employer group customers through direct sales efforts and broker/consultant partnerships. • Meet or exceed annual business objectives related to new account acquisition, membership growth, revenue growth, and profitability. • Manage the full sales lifecycle for Cigna Healthcare solutions, including Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, and Behavioral Health offerings. • Lead new business opportunities from prospecting through proposal development, RFP management, presentation, and close. • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, consultants, prospective clients, and key decision-makers to drive long-term growth. • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop competitive solutions and deliver exceptional client experiences. • Maintain a robust sales pipeline, accurately track opportunities, and identify new market opportunities within the territory. Required Qualifications • Strong business development, consultative selling, and relationship management capabilities. • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills. • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across cross-functional and matrixed teams. • Highly motivated, organized, and results-oriented with strong time management skills. • Ability to obtain and maintain all required licenses. • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications • 5+ years of sales, business development, account management, or related client-facing experience. • Prior healthcare, health insurance, employee benefits, underwriting, operations, or managed care experience strongly preferred. • 1-2+ years of managed care sales experience. • Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve or exceed sales and growth goals. • Experience working with brokers, consultants, employer groups, and healthcare benefit decision-makers. • Proven ability to develop strategic sales plans, manage complex opportunities, and influence decision-makers. 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. At The Cigna Group, 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), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here . About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an a