Key Account Manager

Delta Dental of California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Delta Dental of California is seeking a strategic Key Account Manager to oversee a portfolio of accounts across the United States, focusing on renewals, upsell opportunities, and delivering outcomes that align customer needs with organizational goals.

You will build strong relationships with customers and brokers, manage a multi-year pipeline, and drive revenue growth while navigating cross-functional teams to craft win-win solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in employee benefits.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced business math and analytical skills.
• Excellent consultative selling and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% and cover related expenses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow revenue through upselling and retention.
• Strategically manage accounts and renewal strategies.
• Create renewal strategies and rate recommendations.
• Manage 2+ year pipeline and growth opportunities.
• Lead deal strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare presentations and business reviews for clients.
• Serve as primary contact and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure customer experience.
• Collaborate to develop high-quality partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Resolve customer concerns with timely solutions.

Skills

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

State life and health producer license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

The Key Account Manager works in a consultative manner and assumes overall responsibility for managing accounts to ensure revenue goals are achieved. This role proactively manages renewal and upsell opportunities throughout their lifecycle while balancing the needs of the customer with those of the organization. The position remains focused on the strategic management of the account portfolio while also managing day-to-day service requirements. Success in this role depends on building strong relationships with customers and brokers to drive alignment, retention, and improved outcomes for all stakeholders.

We are hiring for multiple Key Account Manager positions across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and grows the revenue base through upselling, account retention, and improved financial outcomes at renewal.
• Strategically and proactively manages accounts to drive the right solutions, balancing the needs of the client and those of the business.
• Creates renewal strategies and rate recommendations based on financial analysis, with an eye toward crafting solutions that are win-win-win.
• Manages the pipeline with a 2+ year outlook and drives opportunities for revenue growth.
• Applies analytical skills and leads deal strategy based on comprehensive market knowledge in collaboration with cross-functional peers.
• Creates effective presentations and conducts impactful business reviews that help existing customers understand the value of our products.
• Acts as the primary point of contact and liaises with customers and internal teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience.
• Through effective collaboration, coordinates account service and successfully develops high-quality partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Resolves customer concerns in a timely manner and brings creative solutions, including identifying opportunities to expand or enhance services and processes to benefit all stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits and a bachelor's degree.
• Advanced business math and analytical skills with the ability to position financial outcomes that contribute to revenue goals across an assigned portfolio.
• Excellent consultative selling and negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision-makers.
• Strong time management skills and experience managing overlapping projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to meet specific deliverables in an environment of tight deadlines and considerable pressure.
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with particular strength in formal business presentations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in a collaborative environment.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve issues and generate results.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including overnight travel; use a personal vehicle; and cover related expenses until reimbursed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and CRM software (Salesforce).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle record check. A generous car allowance is provided. Maintaining automobile liability insurance with limits of $250,000/$500,000 is required.
• A state life and health producer license is required within 90 days of hire.

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 19. $64,357 - $134,845

Benefits

• 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.

Important Work Authorization Information

Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.