Group School - Sales & Account Management Development Program

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Program Start Date: July 13, 2026

Location: Hartford, CT

Starting Salary: $68,000

Sponsorship:

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This includes participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and F-1 Visa programs.

About this business area:

Since 1924, Group School, has had a proven record of success in transforming recent college graduates into healthcare sales, service and account management professionals. The Group School Sales and Account Management Emerging Talent Program is a full-time, dynamic, 3.5-year rotational program designed to develop individuals entering the healthcare business industry into future leaders.

As a member of this program, you will learn the art of selling, relationship development and management, and about the broad variety of healthcare benefit products we offer. You are also provided opportunity to apply your knowledge and learned skills in real-life scenarios with guidance and mentoring from our leadership team.

The program provides you with rotations across a variety of business units such as Underwriting, Sales Support, Plan Sponsor services and more, allowing you to:

• Gain comprehensive insights into the underwriting business by working on diverse cases, enhancing analytical skills and knowledge in underwriting principles.

• Contribute to field strategy by developing content for new capabilities within RFP responses.

• Develop a broad understanding of how our organization delivers exceptional value to clients and ensures operational excellence.

• Refine client centric sales acumen, client relationship management skills, and strategic thinking by directly interacting with clients and driving market initiatives.

• Participate in leadership development opportunities such as networking, solution-focused business projects and career coaching and feedback.

You will gain valuable work experience and participate in

• One six-month rotation and three 12-month business exposure experiences across Commercial and Specialty Market segments

• Formal classroom and on-the-job training

• Projects that contribute to the success of our business

• Community service and culture initiatives

• Interaction with senior and executive leaders

• Active mentorship through the program with our sales leaders and program alumni

• Top-tier product training on our broad portfolio of healthcare benefit packages

Relocation: CVS Health follows a hybrid work model providing office-based colleagues the ability to flex between working in the office and working from home based on the work you need to accomplish. For the first 18-months of the program, participants of this program will be based in the Hartford, CT office aligned to a hybrid work model. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates that need to move over 50 miles.

Required Qualifications

• Meet educational requirements (see education section)

• Must live or be willing to relocate to Hartford, CT

• Must be willing to relocate to a designated office hub if business exposure experiences or final position requires it

• Must have successfully completed corporate internship program

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or work experience supporting Sales, Account Management, Marketing or Underwriting functions of an organization or group area.

• Demonstrated leadership experience. Examples include active roles in student or social organization activities, or sports

• Project management experience. Examples include leading a school or work-related project from start to finish

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

You must meet the follow qualifications:

• Anticipated completion of bachelor’s degree program by start date (June 2026) or equivalent experience

• Have a major, minor, concentration, or work experience relevant to the position. Examples include: Business/Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, Risk Management & Insurance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Analytics or Management

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$43,888.00 - $93,574.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

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