You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

DentaQuest manages dental and vision benefits for more than 33 million Americans. Our outcomes-based, cost-effective solutions are designed for Medicaid and CHIP, Medicare Advantage, small and large businesses, and individuals. With a focus on prevention and value, we aim to make quality care accessible to improve the oral health of all.

Location: This position is a remote role that requires individuals to be located in either the San Diego, CA or Anaheim , CA (Orange County) area.

In this role, you will represent our brand in the market. You will solve our clients' needs through consultative and solution based selling, and build relationships with dental offices in your territory to identify, develop and negotiate sales opportunities. You will be responsible for the successful recruitment of dentists into our dental network(s) according to our goals and priorities. You will also maintain the existing network(s), negotiate and renegotiate and retain the Dental Network.

• Work with Senior Manager Network Development to create appropriate dental network growth strategies

• Work in collaboration with the Sun Life sales organization to identify local network recruitment needs and maximize mutual opportunities

• Attend monthly sales meetings and present updates as appropriate

• Make visits to dental offices in territory through cold calls and appointments

• Establish relationships with key administrators of new and participating group practices and audit dental group practice lists to identify additions, terminations and changes

• Negotiate and re-negotiate fee schedules provider fee schedules

• Work with providers to resolve complaints and other issues as needed

• Highly motivated individual with proven ability to meet goals

• Willingness to travel for business as needed (position requires 25-50% travel)

• Proven track record in sales and / or Provider Relations

• Dental Industry / Insurance background is preferred but not required

Required education and skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient in Excel and other MS Office applications

• Experience working with a CRM (i.e. Salesforce) regularly

• College Degree or related work experience

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran