Senior Sales Administrator

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana

As one of the largest dental plan administrators in the nation, the affiliated Delta Dental companies of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, are seeking a Senior Sales Administrator.  This position resides at our headquarters in Okemos, Michigan.

Basic Purpose:

To plan, design, develop and administer programs and activities in one or more functional areas of sales, account management, underwriting, and sales administration.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manages the delivery of business projects and divisional initiatives, including, determination of requirements, return on investment, success criteria, operational efficiency and effectiveness, risk identification, budget and time estimation

• Implements, administers and participates in the development of sales, account management, and underwriting incentive compensation programs for dental and vision business, and other award programs

• Researches, analyzes, prepares and distributes various reports on sales, account management and underwriting activities for both dental and vision business

• Oversees the development and implementation of new products and procedures from partner plans

• Analyzes department operating procedures to identify opportunities for improvements, develops efficient processes, and manages workflow and assists with the supervision of hourly staff

• Develops short and long-term strategies, oversees and implements projects for the specific area of responsibility

•  Designs, develops and evaluates training programs for new and existing sales, account management, underwriting, and sales administration staff

• Compiles department budgets for executive management

   

   

Minimum Qualifications:

Position requires a bachelors degree in business administration or a related field and three to five years experience in sales administration, account management, underwriting, group administration, compensation, or a related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Position works under general supervision, deals with complex problems, has latitude for independent judgment, and consults with intermediate to senior level internal and external contacts.  Position requires solid communication skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, critical thinking and organization skills. Must be familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.

Delta Dental offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, 401K, pension, disability and life insurance, vacation, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, business casual dress, and an incentive compensation plan .

Please send your resume, and cover letter to:

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Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer.