SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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 position location is remote but would prefer to be in the Los Angeles CA area
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent Three (3) years of sales or account experience in insurance industry or employee benefits Two (2) or more years of experience using MS Office personal computer based word processing, spreadsheet, and end user reporting softwareAppropriate Department of Insurance licensure for the assigned region is required or ability to obtain within 45 days of hireAbility to undertake regular travel throughout the assigned areaValid driver’s licenseAbility to lift up to 40 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. 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.2. 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 strategies3. 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 consequencesGather market insight and competitive information for use by UCD sales support, marketing, and product development personnelMaintain electronic records through a Sales Force Automation or other Contact Relationship Management software.4. 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.
6. Document sales, expense and related activity as appropriate.
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
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