Sales Executive I

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This job is responsible for selling UCD dental insurance products within assigned geographic area to small and medium sized groups.

The incumbent is responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and profitability goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) or more years of experience using MS Office personal computer based word processing, spreadsheet, and end user reporting software
• Appropriate Department of Insurance licensure for the assigned region is required or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire
• Ability to undertake regular travel throughout the assigned area
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Resident producer license for Accident and Health, Life, and Fixed Annuities is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree
• Two (2) years of dental insurance industry experience in a sales associate or account benefits representative role
• Strong customer orientation / focus
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good negotiation, influencing and presentation skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Good organizational skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Selli UCD products to potential customers.

• Analyze and evaluate Request for Proposals (RFPs), coordinating completion and presenting as necessary.
• Work with potential customers to effectively explore alternatives and positions to reach mutually beneficial sales agreements.
• Engage in consultative selling by identifying points of negotiation, collaborating to resolve differences, and building support for preferred alternatives.
• Leverage opportunities for cross-selling of non-dental insurance products.
• Meet or Exceed sales and profitability goals.

2. Establish and maintain relationships with Brokers, Consultants, and other distribution channels.

Under guidance from management, develop and maintain relationships, provide ongoing education relative to products, networks, benefits, etc.

3. Coordinate information and activity with UCD personnel.

• Collaborate with Underwriting to address sales challenges and opportunities; developing sales solutions that appropriately consider available facts, constraints, competitive circumstances and probable consequences.
• Gather market insight and competitive information for use by UCD sales support, marketing, and product development personnel
• Maintain electronic records through a Sales Force Automation or other Contact Relationship Management software.

4. Oversee account implementation..

Seek and take appropriate actions on customer feedback; resolve difficult issues in a timely and professional manner; take responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

5. Document sales, expense, and related activity as appropriate.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.

In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum : $60,000.00

$60,000.00

Pay Range Maximum : $90,000.00

$90,000.00

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation / gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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