Sales Executive II

, AZ, United States

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This job is responsible for selling UCD dental insurance products in an assigned geographic area to medium and large sized groups. The incumbent is responsible for meeting/exceeding sales and profitability goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years of sales or account experience in insurance industry or employee benefits

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

3 - 5 years of sales or account executive experience in dental insurance industry

Strong customer orientation/focus

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong negotiation, influencing and presentation skills

Strong organizational skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Sell 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.  Strengthen and enhance relationships with Brokers, Consultants, and other distribution channels.

Provide ongoing education relative to products, networks, benefits, etc.

Establish the sales strategy for assigned area in alignment with corporate strategies.

Generate new ideas, creating competitive advantage and evaluating and selecting strategies

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.

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

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

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:

$64,000.00 Company : United Concordia Dental Job Description :  SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This job is responsible for selling UCD dental insurance products in an assigned geographic area to medium and large sized groups. The incumbent is responsible for meeting/exceeding sales and profitability goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years of sales or account experience in insurance industry or employee benefits

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

3 - 5 years of sales or account executive experience in dental insurance industry

Strong customer orientation/focus

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong negotiation, influencing and presentation skills

Strong problem solving skills

Strong organizational skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Sell 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.  Strengthen and enhance relationships with Brokers, Consultants, and other distribution channels.

Provide ongoing education relative to products, networks, benefits, etc.

Establish the sales strategy for assigned area in alignment with corporate strategies.

Generate new ideas, creating competitive advantage and evaluating and selecting strategies

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.

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

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

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:

$64,000.00 Pay Range Maximum:

$96,000.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services.

Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.

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