Our client, a renowned medical services supplier of discount medical and lifestyle benefits is currently in need of a National Sales Director to support their Head Office in Dallas.

They offer a fun, business casual environment with a strong company culture focused on employee engagement and recognition. A competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits plan (paid vacation, holidays, 401k with matching, company profit sharing, health/dental, life insurance) in addition to other daily/weekly perks contribute to a strong culture, being a main factor in ensuring low employee turnover.

Position Description:
The National Sales Director will be responsible for growing business with the existing client base while also identifying new clients by planning and delivering product and marketing presentations. The Director should have experience developing, implementing and executing sales strategies as well as the ability to build and manage a winning sales organization.

Position Responsibilities:

Design and implement a strategic business plan to expand customer base
Generate new business opportunities for the sales team through networking, existing relationships, research, marketing and referrals
Manage and maintain retention with existing customer accounts
Devise winning sales strategies and processes for team implementation
Build effective compensation models for internal staff
Forecast sales revenue and set appropriate objectives and sales targets
Manage, develop, coach and motivate internal team
Ensure high professional standard among team members
Continuously evaluate current processes and develop and implement new sales initiatives and strategies
Coordinate lead generation initiatives internally and assist in turning prospects into clients
Consult with clients on benefit programs and useful marketing approaches to ensure goals are met while helping them address their sales and operational challenges
Assist internal employees with escalated client-related issues to educate on client demands
Assist team in closing deals and negotiating contracts
Set implementation/workflow expectations with the client and collect pertinent information to identify client deliverables based on marketing strategy
Perform monthly activity reviews to determine account activity, benefit utilization, and renewal status
Compile monthly, quarterly and annual activity for debriefing with proper reports for review
Coordinate and facilitate conference call and webinar training for new client offices and staff, as well as assisting Sales with prospective client calls when needed
Maintain in-depth knowledge of healthcare/discount/insurance industry

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience in insurance sales and marketing with an emphasis on traditional worksite
3+ years in managing/leading Sales teams
TX Life and Health Insurance license highly desirable
Marketing and group insurance sales a plus (previous experience with DPOs DMPOs)
Previous experience selling into HR Departments, TPA's, Brokerage Firms, Insurance Carriers
Experience building a Sales Distribution team along with compensation, bonus, and incentive structures
Proven track record of motivational management skills
Proven success of meeting/exceeding sales targets
Strong facilitation, analytical and management skills
Excellent customer and client service skills with resilience to effectively handle problems and accept constructive criticism
Ability to develop credibility and rapport with people at all organizational levels
Outgoing, proactive, aggressive and competitive attitude
Strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence in quality and service
Ability to work under pressure and assimilate large quantities of information quickly without sacrificing quality and detail
Superior organizational skills/ability to manage details
Excellent written and communication skills – with strong interfacing ability with executive management
Travel required up to 50%, or as necessary

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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