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We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

• Experienced in external facing contract review and negotiations
• Efficient and concise communication skills both verbal and written
• Organizational skills as well as resourcefulness and consistency
• Organized with excellent time-management capabilities
• Customer focused with drive to strengthen partnership and resolve issues immediately
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze data for identifying trends and variance from goals
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to educate regarding an outcome, even if unfavorable
• Ability to evaluate data and identify action plans/recruitment plans and solution based on data
• Basic Microsoft Suite knowledge
• Willingness to be a thought partner with other team members and departments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced competitive environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 3+ years of work experience in customer service, provider service, network development, or telephone sales
• Experience in negotiating sales to move a business forward
• Familiarity with contract negotiations

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Sales territory management experience to include contract negotiations, and fee schedule negotiations in a network development related field

• Strategically identify and generate new leads for provider recruitment to the Aflac Dental and Vision network.
• Recruit and maintain an adequate providers’ network in assigned regions by being able to explain the value in joining the Aflac Dental and Vision network.
• Obtain and submit accurate and completed provider applications required for credentialing and contracting.
• Build and maintain relationships with provider prospects and partners to ensure high levels of satisfaction and results for Aflac Dental and Vision.
• Collaborate cross functionally with other internal departments to optimize the recruitment and onboarding process to achieve all collective goals defined by leadership.
• Maintain and build strong business relationships with providers and champion their requests to ensure a positive Provider experience and instill confidence in the Aflac Dental and Vision brand.
• Negotiate/re-negotiate contracts and fees with providers while being cognizant of utilization and cost.
• Be able to identify and problem solve all issues daily to sustain relationships and…