Overview
The Regional Sales Representative position is responsible for generating targeted profitable sales volume through the regional broker community, reporting to the Regional Vice President of Sales. The position will be responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting a network of independent health brokers selling Optimyls products.
Note - this is an in-office position
Responsibilities
Make 40+ outbound calls daily into the broker market
Create awareness of the Companys products to the broker market
Secure relationships with target brokers and train them on the Companys products, positioning, and processes
Evaluate broker performance and continually recruit brokers as additions to the broker organization
Identify potential brokers from referrals, references, or industry listings
Deliver white glove support to broker partners through the quoting and underwriting process.
Assist broker partners in developing selling strategies to obtain potential employer client prospects.
Provide timely communication to brokers providing information on product offerings, network changes, rate changes, and plan designs
Master Companys product portfolio to best represent the Company in the marketplace
Develop relationships with the Companys Account Managers to ensure more seamless service to sold accounts
Provide feedback to RVP on the receptivity of the Companys product portfolio in the market and recommendations for future development
Meet daily activity metrics as defined by the RVP.
Input demographic disposition of groups and plan designs into the CRM for reporting
Travel within the region, as needed, to solidify key broker relationships or close more significant deals
Ideal profile
Sales-related experience and/or general health insurance industry experience is preferred, but not required
Self-motived - the ability to work successfully without ongoing supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively perform sales duties, together with professional telephone and meeting etiquette
Above average organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple complex tasks promptly
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and align activities and priorities to meet organizational goals
Proven track record of successfully executing sales plans and the ability to influence behavior through sales techniques
Core Competencies
Sets standards for excellence, takes responsibility, ensures high-quality levels, encourages others on the team
Identifies issues, problems, and opportunities; Gathers and interprets information; Generates alternatives; Chooses and implements appropriate action plans
Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with leaders, peers, brokers, internal departments, and customers.
Creates clear written communication; Maintains the attention of others; Adheres to accepted convention; Comprehends communication from others
Salary
Base + Commission