Sales Account Executive- NY

Step into a dynamic role focused on Central, Western and Northern New York, where you'll engage closely with brokers and general agents to spearhead new business development. Employing your consultative selling skills, you aim to exceed revenue targets within this crucial territory. Your journey involves navigating from prospect identification to deal closure, backed by high-quality information and creative problem-solving tailored to this market. Managing a diverse prospect pool and maintaining active engagements will be core to your responsibilities. Your adept interpersonal skills will be vital in forging resilient partnerships with brokers, and establishing a collaborative environment that fosters new sales opportunities. In this fast-paced setting, your mission is to drive substantial growth and make a lasting impact in the area's competitive business arena.

If this sounds like you and you live in the territory, apply today! 

• Closes new sales and maximize financial gain for the company with every deal.
• Proactively manages pool of prospects to drive the right solutions, balancing the needs of the client and with that of the business.
• Drives new sale strategies and rate recommendations based on financial analysis with an eye on crafting solutions that are win-win-win.
• Applies analytical skills and lead deal tactics, based on comprehensive market knowledge, in collaboration with cross-functional peers.
• Creates effective pitches and conducts impactful presentations (in-person and virtually) that ensure prospects/brokers understand the value our products. Employs well-developed selling skills to clearly articulate product features, benefits and value in a compelling way.
• Acts as the primary point of contact, liaise between the broker and internal team to ensure exceptional buying experience.
• Develops high-quality partnerships with external stakeholders through effective communication and relationship building skills.
• Leads the development of the company’s response to RFPs through effective cross-functional collaboration. Adheres to processes, timelines and provide thorough information to support creation of compelling bids that position the opportunity competitively.
• Seeks out and reports on competitive intelligence that assists in product development and market positioning.
• Manages pipeline with a 2+ year outlook and drive opportunities for revenue growth. 
• Maximizes sales tools (i.e. Salesforce, Highspot, LinkedIn) and maintains pristine data hygiene that is always complete, accurate, entered timely and up to date.

• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits with a bachelor's degree.  Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Presently resides within New York.  
• Ability to travel throughout New York up to 75% of the time, which may include overnight.  Valid driver's license with use of personal car and ability to sustain expenses until reimbursed.
• Advanced business math and analytical skills with the ability to position products and pricing that contribute to assigned revenue goals.
• Excellent consultative selling and negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision makers.
• Experience with simultaneously managing overlapping priorities under tight deadlines.
• Skilled at working independently, demonstrated resourcefulness and requiring little oversight.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with special emphasis in formal business presentations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others, of all levels in the organization, in a collaborative environment.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with ability to work cross-functionally to resolve issues and generate results.
• Strong time management skills, outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and CRM (Salesforce)
• Active State life and health producer license or ability to obtain this license within 90 days of employment is required; must maintain license through completing continuing education requirements.

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. $55,000 - $116,900

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