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

Houston, Texas
Full-time
Posted 12/19/2025
Direct Apply
Key Skills:
Sales
Provider Relations
CRM (Salesforce)
Communication
Negotiation

Compensation

Salary Range

$71K - 106K a year

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with dental providers, negotiate fee schedules, and support network growth.

Requirements

Proven sales or provider relations experience, excellent communication skills, willingness to travel, and a college degree or related work experience.

Full 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. Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities. Job Description: Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work in the contiguous states plus AK. **Candidates must be located in South Texas (Houston area) or the state of Louisiana. The Opportunity: 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. How you will contribute: 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 What you will bring with you: 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: 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. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions. Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life 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. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities. We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations 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 thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation. For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice. We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances. 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. Job Category: Dental Network Posting End Date: 29/01/2026 Shine together At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers

This job posting was last updated on 12/23/2025

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