Director of Distribution & Sales Operations, Individual Dental in New York at Jobgether
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New York, 10455, United States
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Director of Distribution & Sales Operations, Individual Dental
Accountabilities:
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Distribution & Sales Operations, Individual Dental based in the United States.
This senior leadership role will drive growth, market expansion, and sales performance across an Individual Dental business.
You will shape distribution strategy across brokers, strategic partners, digital channels, direct-to-consumer sales, and call center operations.
The role combines commercial strategy with hands-on operational leadership, performance management, and organizational development.
You will build strong external partnerships while creating scalable processes that improve acquisition, retention, and profitability.
Working across a matrixed organization, you will influence product, marketing, finance, technology, compliance, and operations priorities.
You will lead and develop a high-performing team while establishing the metrics, operating rhythms, and accountability needed for sustained results.
This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment while expanding the reach and effectiveness of Individual Dental offerings.
- Develop and execute distribution strategies that accelerate new business growth, improve retention, and support profitable expansion across Individual Dental markets.
- Identify and expand broker, agency, strategic partner, and digital distribution opportunities to increase market reach and strengthen competitive positioning.
- Establish growth plans aligned with organizational priorities, market trends, customer needs, and emerging distribution opportunities.
- Lead sales performance management across distribution channels, including forecasting, pipeline oversight, production analysis, retention reporting, and partner productivity.
- Establish clear performance expectations, operating cadences, accountability mechanisms, and business reviews to drive consistent execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, general agencies, strategic partners, and digital distribution organizations, serving as a senior advisor and business leader.
- Oversee direct-to-consumer sales and retention operations, including outsourced call center partnerships, with accountability for conversion, retention, quality, service levels, staffing readiness, and overall performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer acquisition, retention, broker experience, sales efficiency, and conversion.
- Develop sales enablement programs that equip brokers, distribution partners, and sales teams with the training, tools, resources, and processes required to succeed.
- Improve sales processes, reporting capabilities, commissions administration, support functions, and sales technology to enable scalable growth and operational excellence.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of sales and operations professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong organizational performance.
- Partner with Product, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Legal, Technology, and other functions to prioritize growth initiatives and remove execution barriers.
- Influence strategic decisions and roadmap priorities related to distribution effectiveness, partner experience, digital capabilities, customer acquisition, and sales performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in sales, distribution, broker management, strategic partnerships, health insurance, or a related industry.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and leading cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated success driving growth through broker, agency, strategic partner, digital, or direct-to-consumer channels.
- Deep knowledge of distribution models, sales operations, call center performance, partner management, customer acquisition, and retention strategies.
- Experience leading multiple functions within a sales or distribution organization, including sales enablement, reporting, process improvement, vendor management, and operational performance.
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams, coach leaders, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
- Strong analytical, financial, forecasting, business-planning, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to turn strategic priorities into measurable execution plans and business outcomes.
- Strong experience influencing and collaborating across matrixed organizations and external partner ecosystems.
- Exceptional executive communication, presentation, negotiation, relationship-management, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
- Experience in Individual Dental, Vision, Supplemental Health, Medicare, or broader health insurance markets is preferred.
- Experience leading broker distribution and strategic partner ecosystems at a national or regional level is advantageous.
- Knowledge of digital marketplace distribution, call center sales operations, customer acquisition models, and third-party vendor management is preferred.
- For remote work, access to a cable broadband or fiber-optic internet connection with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required.
- Annual salary: $151,100–$251,800 USD, depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location.
- Eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
- Well-being and behavioral health programs.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
- Paid holidays and leaves of absence.
- Remote work arrangement within the United States.
- Opportunities to lead high-impact distribution and sales initiatives within the healthcare industry.
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment with exposure to senior leadership, strategic partners, and multiple business functions.
- Commitment to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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