Role Description
Dominion National, a rapidly growing and leading provider of dental and vision benefits, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Sales Executive.
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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.
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Coordinate 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.
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Service new and existing clients.
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Coordinate the development of proposals as necessary.
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Coordinate and/or conduct open enrollment meetings for existing and new accounts as necessary.
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Become familiar with competitive information and trends within the employee benefits industry. Collect such information and make it available to the appropriate Dominion personnel.
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Track all activities through corporate sales system(s) and submit all reports on a timely basis.
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Attend and participate in sales meetings.
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Must adopt and be proficient in CRM Systems (Salesforce).
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Willing to travel (25-50%) as needed throughout assigned sales territory.
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Perform Sales Action Plans as directed.
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Expected to mentor and provide guidance to Sales Executives.
Qualifications
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Requires strong understanding of customer and market dynamics.
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Comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare industry, local market, the competition, their products and capabilities as well as key differentiators.
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Requires highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to effectively persuade, negotiate and consult with customers.
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Ability to work independently and effectively plan, organize and execute workload.
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Expertise in proposal preparation, negotiating contracts, and oral and written presentations.
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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.
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Must possess proficiencies in basic software applications, such as CRM (Salesforce), Microsoft Word, Outlook, and contact databases.
Requirements
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Comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare and employee benefits industry, including medical, dental, vision, life, and related insurance products.
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Strong understanding of local market dynamics, competitive landscape, and emerging industry trends.
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Knowledge of competitor products, pricing strategies, and key differentiators.
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Understanding of broker and consultant distribution models and the role they play in group benefits sales.
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Knowledge of sales cycle management, including prospecting, proposal development, contract negotiation, and account retention strategies.
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Familiarity with client onboarding, renewals, and open enrollment processes.
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Working knowledge of CRM systems, sales tracking tools, and standard reporting practices.
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Awareness of applicable regulatory and licensing requirements within the healthcare and insurance industry.
Experience
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Requires 7+ years of progressive sales experience, including 3+ years in dental, ancillary, healthcare, or employee benefits.
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Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets, with the ability to develop, manage, and grow a book of business.
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Proven experience building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, consultants, and key decision-makers.
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Experience managing a complex sales cycle, including prospecting, proposal development, negotiations, and account retention.
Education, Certification, and Licenses
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Requires a bachelorβs degree or 4 years related sales experience in lieu of degree.
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Initially will require a license to sell Health and Life Insurance in Virginia, MD, PA, DE, and/or NJ or must obtain license to sell within 90 days from date of hire. Continued education is required to maintain license.
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Must possess a valid driverβs license; with the ability to travel frequently to client locations.
Physical Demands
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
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The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.