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Woodland Hills CA, 91367, 21700 Oxnard St
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 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.
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.
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Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network.
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.