Sales Support Specialist- Business Development

The Business Development (BD) Sales Support team is looking for teammates to join our team as a Sales Support Specialist. Our fun, high-performing team works together to support our Strategic Partner organization's sales force. This team is responsible for creating and providing dental and vision proposals to field offices nationwide. Our core focus is on cases with less than 200 enrolled lives and providing support to the field offices by assisting with questions about the products, plan design elements and business guidelines. We also submit sold case information to our Group Administration team. The Specialist will work closely with internal teams including the Underwriters and BD Sales Representatives. We do this by ensuring that sales and profitability goals are met, and customer satisfaction is maximized.

Position Location:

• This position is remote and does not require regular in-office presence.

What you do:

• Become knowledgeable on Group Dental & Vision products including, but not limited to plan design elements and rating components of these plan elements.
• Review request for proposals (RFP's) for field offices. Become skilled at analyzing the details of at the RFP and interpreting documents to effectively match groups' current Dental/Vision plan booklets.
• Utilize our SalesXpress rating system to create plan designs requested on the RFP and generate Dental/Vision proposals to send to the field offices.
• Support the field offices by answering questions about proposals, rates, products business guidelines and sales strategies.
• Process new case submissions by verifying quoted plan design information and inputting sold case information into SalesXpress to be sent to Group Administration.
• Deliver excellent customer experience through daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Work with team members to meet specified metrics for completion of manual quotes and sold case submissions.

What you bring: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Less than 2 years related experience acceptable
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and commitment to customer service.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines
• Can collaborate in a team environment, while also delivering independent results
• Intermediate level working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and internet search skills required.

What we offer: 

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture 

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t: 

Ameritas Benefits

For your money: 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance 
• Incentive Program Bonuses 
• Competitive Pay 

For your time: 

• Flexible Hybrid work
• Thrive Days - Personal time off
• Paid time off (PTO)

For your health and well-being: 

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Well-being programs with financial rewards
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

For your professional growth: 

• Professional development programs
• Leadership development programs
• Employee resource groups
• StrengthsFinder Program

      For your community:

• Matching donations program
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month

For your family: 

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Backup child, elder and pet care support

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.