Sales Executive / Dental Sales
Dominion National · Arlington, VA · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteSalesFull-time
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain an ongoing relationship with key group decision-makers and brokers, and third-party administrators, as well as their support staff, in order to retain existing business and develop new business.
- Coincides activities with Group Services and other Administrative Departments (if applicable) to ensure that customers receive service which meets or exceeds their expectations and all predetermined standards.
- Service new and existing clients.
- Coincide the development of proposals as necessary.
- Coincide and/or conduct open enrollment meetings for existing and new accounts as necessary.
- Become familiar with competitive information and trends within the employee benefits industry. Collect such information and make it available to the appropriate Dominion personnel.
- Track all activities through corporate sales system(s) and submit all reports on a timely basis.
- Attends and participates in sales meetings.
- Must adopt and be proficient in CRM Systems (Salesforce).
- Must be willing to travel (25% - 50%) as needed throughout assigned sales territory.
- Performs Sales Action Plans as directed.
Skills
- Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare industry, local market, the competition their products and capabilities as well as key differentiators.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively persuade, negotiate and consult with customers.
- Ability to work independently and effectively plan, organize and execute workload.
- Expertise in proposal preparation, negotiating contracts, and oral and written presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands, and know when to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
- Proficiencies in basic software applications, such as CRM (Salesforce), Microsoft Word, Outlook, and contact databases.
Knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare and employee benefits industry, including medical, dental, vision, life, and related insurance products.
- Strong understanding of local market dynamics, competitive landscape, and emerging industry trends.
- Understanding of broker and consultant distribution models and the role they play in group benefits sales.
- Knowledge of sales cycle management, including prospecting, proposal development, contract negotiation, and account retention strategies.
- Familiarity with client onboarding, renewals, and open enrollment processes.
- Working knowledge of CRM systems, sales tracking tools, and standard reporting practices.
- Awareness of applicable regulatory and licensing requirements within the healthcare and insurance industry.
- Experience managing a complex sales cycle, including prospecting, proposal development, negotiations, and account retention.
Experience
- Requires 3-10 years of sales experience, including at least 2 years within the dental, ancillary, healthcare or employee benefits industry.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets, with the ability to develop, manage, and grow a book of business.
- Proven experience building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, consultants, and key decision-makers.
Education and Certifications
- Requires an associate’s degree.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Requires a VA license to sell Health and Life Insurance or must obtain license to sell within 90 days from date of hire.
- Continued education is required to maintain license.
Travel
- Must be willing to travel (25-50%) as needed throughout assigned sales territory.
Work Environment
- This job operates in a professional office environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, smart phones, photocopiers/scanners, shredders and filing cabinets.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
- Roth 401(k) Plan.
- Generous time off including Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer time off.
- Incentive Plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement.