Now Hiring - Delta Dental Plans Association - Sales Assistant in Leawood, KS

Full description of the position

Want to join a growing, winning team for company selected both locally and nationally as a Best Place to Work who dreams big, innovates, and has fun? Healthy smiles and healthy lives are at the heart of what we do, which is why we have been named as a 2022 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. If you have a strong record of putting customers first, sharing ideas, collaborating with others who enjoy a fast-paced, fun, and engaging environment, we want to learn more about you!

At Delta Dental of Kansas, we strive for excellence in everything we do while living well through a holistic culture of health and wellness. We earn customer trust and loyalty every single day. We put the user first – their needs drive our innovative solutions. We strive to be inclusive, curious, and collaborative and we care about and support our community.

Delta Dental of Kansas Has Been Recognized Nationally and Locally As:

• Named the top 2022 Healthiest Employer by the Kansas City Business Journal in our company size category.
• Named a Best Place to Work by the Wichita Business Journal 2021 and 2022
• Nationally selected as Best Places to Work in Insurance in 2021 and 2022
• Company of the Year for Insurance by the American Business Awards (Gold Award).
• Plus, many more

Position Responsibilities

• Produces documents and other marketing correspondence for the purpose of providing written communication with customers, prospects, and brokers. Tasks may include preparation and typing of proposals, proposal responses, and renewals, preparing Sales department documents according to company standards, developing letters, tracking documents, and handling marketing administrative functions for group plans.
• Performs general clerical duties for the purpose of assisting the Sales department staff. Tasks may include administrative support, providing telephone support, assisting any walk-in customers/brokers, maintain/order departmental office supplies, organize the Sales office area to ensure tidiness, and generating reports.
• Handles questions from brokers, customers, and prospects for the purpose of providing information. Tasks may include locating requested information, directing more complex questions to the appropriate department or position, and following up with the customer. Tasks may occasionally include representing Delta Dental of Kansas at employee benefit fairs and meetings.
• Enters data for the purpose of updating database files and records. Tasks may include inputting information for group and broker files and verifying accuracy. Participation in cross-functional teams to accomplish process improvement.
• Provides general administrative support to others in the department.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma required, two years of business school or college preferred.
• Kansas and/or Missouri Life/Health Insurance License preferred. If not currently licensed, must be able to secure license within sixty days from date of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Microsoft Word required.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, structured environment.
• Ability to use computer-based technology for effective communication, problem solving, and relaying information to constituents.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies as they are implemented in the workplace.
• Must be able to provide a distraction-free work environment in your residence, with at least 25 mbps download and 10 mbps upload broadband internet connection. Run a speed test at [please apply online] offers a hybrid work schedule; requiring three days in our Leawood office and potential to work two days from home.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

How We Take Care of Our People:

• “You” time: we offer paid vacation, sick time, personal time, holidays, floating holidays, your birthday off with pay, and paid volunteer time for you to give back to a non-profit of your choice.
• Top-notch health benefits: we offer best in class health, dental, vision, and supplemental plans.
• Competitive compensation package that includes annual bonus and merit increase.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution for those who are eligible.
• SupportLinc-24/7 365 Employee Assistance and Wellness program for you and everyone in your household.
• Career growth: Education/tuition assistance, corporate memberships, seminars, lunch and learns, etc.
• Named the top 2022 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America: Gym membership benefits. The Culture Committee plans various fitness and healthy habits challenges, cooking demonstrations, mental health seminars, social engagement opportunities, and more.

Delta Dental of Kansas is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leawood, KS 66211