Sales Executive II

Highmark Health; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is seeking a remote-based sales representative responsible for selling dental insurance products in California. The role includes analyzing proposals, engaging in consultative selling, and meeting sales goals. A minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the insurance industry is necessary, along with strong customer orientation and problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary range from $64,000 to $96,000.

Qualifications

• 3 years of sales or account experience in the insurance industry or employee benefits.
• 2 years of experience using MS Office personal computer-based software.
• 3 years of sales experience in dental insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell UCD products to potential customers.
• Analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs) and present them as necessary.
• Strengthen relationships with Brokers and Consultants.
• Document sales and activities accurately.

Skills

Customer orientation

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

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.

This is a remote based role in California.

Essential Responsibilities

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

Experience

Required

• 3 years of sales or account experience in insurance industry or employee benefits
• 2 years of experience using MS Office personal computer-based word processing, spreadsheet, and end user reporting software

Preferred

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

Skills

• 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

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree

Licenses or Certifications

Required

• Valid driver’s license
• Producer’s license for Accident & Health is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire

Preferred

• Producer’s license for Life
• Producer’s license for Fixed Annuities
• Additional state license(s) may be required depending on assigned region

Language (Other than English): None

Travel Requirement: 50% - 75%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office- or Remote-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Constantly Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

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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Req ID: J270616