Manage the administrative and sales functions within the commercial sales retention teams and develops quality improvement initiatives.
Supports all aspects of Sales retention team to ensure goals and objectives are met.
In conjunction with all Sales Management Team ensures that the department maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Designs and implements annual sales plans for securing and maintaining market share.
Manages the renewal process for all commercial group products.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with business, partners, such as brokers, consultants, etc.
Responsible for the ongoing training of staff for continuous sales skills improvement, rating and underwriting methodology and professional development.
Direct and supports sales staff and their efforts in the market.
Ensures that the department maintains compliance with CMS, NMOSI, and PHP/PIC regulations and standards as they apply to sales and marketing of commercial group products.
Evaluate and implement new distribution or product management systems.
Monitors and ensures internal sales processes are followed and implement improvements/change when necessary.
Requirements
Sales team management experience
Employer group health insurance experience
Knowledge of alternative funding arrangements
Experience selling through broker/consultant channel
Strong network within employer and business community
Demonstrated history of exceeding sales membership/revenue goals
Bachelors degree in Business/Marketing required. 6 years of additional experience in an health insurance related role can be substituted in lieu of degree.
New Mexico State Department of Insurance Health, Life and Accident License required, or obtained within 120 days of hire, and maintained.
Excellent public speaking/communication skills, excellent customer service skills.
Extensive knowledge of PC usage including Word and Excel