Small Business Sales Account Executive - South Texas

This role is responsible for driving sales of Delta Dental products by building, strengthening, and managing relationships with brokers and agents throughout South Texas. The position will proactively maintain and deepen existing partnerships while identifying, cultivating, and securing new business opportunities within the community and among key benefit decision-makers. The ideal candidate will develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the territory, consistently achieving defined production and growth goals.

• Develops and maintains favorable relationships with internal and external partners
• Develops and pursues a comprehensive sales strategy for general agents, brokers and prospects while managing the sales process from prospect to enrollee for direct leads.
• Cultivates prospects, initiatives and follows up on direct business opportunities and closes sales to accounts
• Oversees the generation of company’s response to RFPs and resolution of RFP-related issues
• Develops core selling skills to deliver client-centric solutions - including communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship building skills
• Gathers and provides competitive intelligence to assist in competitive positioning in the marketplace
• Utilize and maintain internal sales tools for pipeline management, including broker calls and quote activity
• Generates reports to track/report activities, progress, and strategies in CRM within 24 hours of activity
• Works in tandem with Sales Executives in other market segments to effectively service agents/brokers and to encourage them to maintain and grow their clients' business
• Clearly articulate and position Delta Dental's product features, benefits and value proposition by using sales material and selling techniques.

• 2+ w/Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of health care marketing and producer partner channels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Presentation skills, ability to build/maintain strong relationships, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop working knowledge of product offerings
• Strong organizational/time management and project management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Proven commitment to customer service.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills to quickly and effectively facilitate customer problem resolution.
• Operate/maintain a personal vehicle for company business and travel as needed
• Possesses virtual skills with ability to have effective communications through social media platforms.
• Ability to adapt and use Salesforce and Microsoft products.
• Health license within 60 Days required
• Valid driver's license Upon Hire required
   

Base Pay Information

The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. 

Pay Grade 21. $80,500 - 174,300 with uncapped commissions. 

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay 
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations  This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
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