Dental Network Manager; Houston, TX & Louisiana Market), DentaQuest

Job Description

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop‑loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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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 growth and maintenance of the dental network according to our goals and priorities.

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

• 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
• 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

Salary Range: $70,600 - $105,900
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business.

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At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market‑leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer‑funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.

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