Senior Network Development Specialist

Dearborn Life Insurance Co; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 61,500 - 136,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Other incentives

Job summary

Dearborn Group is seeking a results-driven professional to contract dentists across territories and achieve annual network growth. You will initiate outreach to dental offices, address objections, and advance relationships from initial contact to Network Support.

The role emphasizes strategic outreach, negotiations, and travel to assigned locations, with a focus on delivering favorable contracting outcomes for a broad health network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 8 years of health/dental provider network, sales, marketing, or negotiation experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of health/dental provider network, sales, marketing, or negotiation experience OR 12 years of health/dental provider network, sales, marketing, or negotiation experience.
• Customer service skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• PC proficiency to include MS Office.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience adjusting strategy and tactics to deliver desired outcomes.
• Experience initiating and managing financial negotiations.
• Requires travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for complex contracting of dentists within a specific assigned territory or by assignment.
• Responsible for achieving annual network growth goals.
• Conduct initial outreach to dental offices and regular follow ups thereafter as necessary, overcoming objections with the intent to contract with the dentists at identified locations.
• Use sales skills along with targeted messaging to conduct outreach or cold calls.
• Perform outreach or contracting activities either through personal appointments or telephone.
• Responsible for the initial relationship development with new dentists and assist with the transition of those relationships to Network Support.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

MS Office

Detail oriented

Strategic adjustment

Financial negotiations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

12 years health/dental provider network experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Dearborn, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

Responsible for complex contracting of dentists within a specific assigned territory or by assignment. Responsible for achieving annual network growth goals. Conduct initial outreach to dental offices and regular follow ups thereafter as necessary, overcoming objections with the intent to contract with the dentists at identified locations. Use sales skills along with targeted messaging to conduct outreach or cold calls. Perform outreach or contracting activities either through personal appointments or telephone. Responsible for the initial relationship development with new dentists and assist with the transition of those relationships to Network Support.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree and 8 years of health/dental provider network, sales, marketing, or negotiation experience OR Associate degree and 10 years of health/dental provider network, sales, marketing, or negotiation experience OR 12 years of health/dental provider network, sales, marketing, or negotiation experience
• Customer service skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• PC proficiency to include MS Office.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience adjusting strategy and tactics to deliver desired outcomes.
• Experience initiating and managing financial negotiations.
• Requires travel

Preferred Job Requirements

• Telephone, inside and external sales experience.
• Contracting and negotiation skills.
• Business problem solving experience.
• Dental office experience.

Dearborn Group is the trade name for Dearborn Life Insurance Company. Since 1969, we have been providing ancillary benefits to employer groups across the country. As the ancillary subsidiary of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), we designed our suite of employer-paid and voluntary insurance solutions—life, short- and long-term disability, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance—to help employers provide a comprehensive benefits package that gives their employees and their families complete peace of mind.

Benefits

• health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• pension plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• other incentives

This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Base Pay Range $61,500.00 - $136,100.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dearborn Group is a subsidiary of Health Care Service Corporation and is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can contact us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through Dearborn Group's Career website on-line application process. Dearborn Group is an Equal Opportunity Employment employer.

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