This job works in a consultative selling manner and assumes overall responsibility for pursuing new customers with the objective of ensuring revenue goals are met. Proactively manages each new sale opportunity through its lifecycle from prospecting to close with a focus on high-quality information, creative problem solving and cross-functional collaboration. Remains focused on the strategic management of their prospect pool, while at the same time managing active quotes. Leans on their well-honed interpersonal skills to develop partnerships with prospects/brokers that cultivate new sales opportunities that meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Responsibilities- Closes new sales and maximize financial gain for the company with every deal.
- Proactively manages pool of prospects to drive the right solutions, balancing the needs of the client and with that of the business.
- Drives new sale strategies and rate recommendations based on financial analysis with an eye on crafting solutions that are win-win-win.
- Applies analytical skills and lead deal tactics, based on comprehensive market knowledge, in collaboration with cross-functional peers.
- Creates effective pitches and conduct impactful presentations (in-person and virtually) that ensure prospects/brokers understand the value our products. Employs well-developed selling skills to clearly articulate product features, benefits and value in a compelling way.
- Acts as the primary point of contact, liaise between the broker and internal team to ensure exceptional buying experience.
- Through effective communication and relationship skills develops high-quality partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Leads the development of the company’s response to RFPs through effective cross-functional collaboration. Adheres to processes, timelines and provide thorough information to support creation of compelling bids that position the opportunity competitively.
- Seeks out and report competitive intelligence that assists in product development and market positioning.
- Manages pipeline with a 2+ year outlook and drive opportunities for revenue growth. Maximize sales tools (i.e. Salesforce, Highspot, LinkedIn) and maintaining pristine data hygiene that is always complete, accurate, entered timely and up to date.
- 2+ years experience w/Bachelor’s degree
- 50% travel including nontraditional working hours which includes evenings, weekends and overnight • Use of personal car. Sustain expenses
- Advanced business math and analytical skills with the ability to position products and pricing that contribute to assigned revenue goals.
- Excellent consultative selling and negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision makers.
- Experience with simultaneously managing overlapping priorities under tight deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently, demonstrated resourcefulness and requiring little oversight.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with special emphasis in formal business presentations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others, of all levels in the organization, in a collaborative environment.
- Advanced problem-solving skills with ability to work cross-functionally to resolve issues and generate results.
- Strong time management skills, outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and CRM (Salesforce)
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 18. $57,469- $120,392 with uncapped commissions.
About UsBehind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
Delta Dental Insurance Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Delta Dental Insurance Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Delta Dental Insurance Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, including a sizable automatic 401(k) contribution plus additional matching. This boosts overall total-rewards value even when base pay is viewed as only mid-market in some areas.
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Affordable Benefits — Core coverage is framed as unusually low-cost to employees, including fully employer-paid dental and vision and low employee contribution medical options. This creates meaningful take-home value beyond cash compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as generous, including broad PTO/holidays and additional paid leave features such as parental leave. These policies increase perceived rewards and help balance workload demands.
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What We Do
At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections, and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all. We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental Insurance Company are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country. Together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation’s largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering over 31 million enrollees. Headquartered in San Francisco, we are members of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 80 million people. Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.







