Craig Matijow

Doer
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Benefits Consultant at Journey Health

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Craig Matijow is a Benefits Consultant at Journey Health, where he leverages over 20 years of experience in healthcare staffing to help employers find affordable, high-quality insurance solutions. A graduate of East Carolina University, he specializes in non-traditional health plans. Colleagues describe him as strategic, detail-oriented, and tenacious.

Guided by the principle that happiness is the ability to deal with problems, Craig maintains a resilient and determined mindset. He believes in transparency and perseverance, philosophies that appear to shape his approach to both professional challenges and personal growth.

He is known for being a "straight shooter" who believes in 100% transparency in his business dealings.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Results Focused

Risk-Accepting

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Cost Control
Helps employers move beyond traditional group plans to reduce benefit spend, citing examples of saving clients from 63% premium increases.
Alternative Health Plans
Specializes in non-traditional solutions like ICHRA, Direct Primary Care (DPC), and Health Co-Ops to improve flexibility and quality of care for employees.
Healthcare Staffing Industry
Leverages over 20 years of direct experience in healthcare staffing to address the industry's specific challenges with employee benefits and profitability.

Media Appearances

Craig has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Benefits Consultant at Journey Health
2-2017 - 4-2025
Vice President of Recruitment at Go Healthcare Staffing
7-2016 - 2-2017
Diagnostic Imaging Sales Specialist at Aramark Healthcare Technologies / Remedpar
4-2015 - 7-2016
Director of Recruitment at Go Healthcare Staffing
9-2011 - 3-2015
Director of Sales and Recruitment - Permanent Placement Services at Cirrus Medical Staffing

Education

2000 - 2004
BS from East Carolina University

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Exp : 13 Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Benefits Consultant at Journey Health
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Insights For Selling To Craig

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Craig is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Craig

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Craig move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Craig take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Craig

Personality Compatibility


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