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As a UnitedHealthcare, Account Executive, in the Key Accounts segment, you'll be responsible for selling new fully insured, level-funded and self-insured Medical and Specialty products, services and solutions to employers with 100-4,999 eligible employees.
This position follows a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- New business sales of Medical and Specialty products; Fully Insured, Level Funded and ASO leveraging the legacy UHC, UMR and Surest platforms
- Working knowledge, mastery, of UHC Medical and Specialty products and services that are applicable to the Key Accounts segment
- Will be in the Key Accounts segment; groups with 100-4,999 eligible employees
- Developing and cultivating relationships with assigned brokers/brokerage firms in the designated territory
- Being a positive and influential ambassador of UnitedHealthcare, including UMR and Surest, and its products and services
- Being a team player and teammate with other segments, including internal matrix partners
- Sales representative in the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Key Accounts segment responsible for Medical and Specialty sales to employers with 100-4,999 eligible employees. The principle focus is the sale of new business via assigned brokers with indirect responsibility for the retention of existing accounts
- New Business Sales:
- Identifies potential customers utilizing various tools and resources
- Accountable for prospect from presale to implementation
- Attains targeted sales goals
- Leads cross-functional team to achieve positive sales results
- Travel as required
- Relationship Building:
- Develops, cultivates and maintains solid broker relationships
- Develops, cultivates and maintains key internal relationships
- Understand employer and broker needs and provide value-added consultation
- Identifies key brokers/consultants
- Presents a positive image of UHG in the marketplace
- Community involvement through professional organizations, associations and local organizations
- Miscellaneous:
- Maintain current knowledge of all UHC products, services, and underwriting practices and principles
- Effectively communicate UHG/UHC strategies and mission to the marketplace
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Valid and active life and health license must be maintained as required by state law
- 3+ years of successful sales or account management experience, with a full-range of Medical and Specialty products and funding arrangements
- Experience with all funding arrangements including Self-Funding / ASO.
- Demonstrated ability to produce sales to employers through direct sales or brokers
- Ability to travel as required
- Maintain a valid driver's license
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,000 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Skills Required
- Valid and active life and health license must be maintained as required by state law
- 3+ years of successful sales or account management experience
- Experience with all funding arrangements including Self-Funding / ASO
- Demonstrated ability to produce sales to employers through direct sales or brokers
- Ability to travel as required
- Maintain a valid driver's license
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers copay and HSA medical options with dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, and free or low‑cost virtual visits. Feedback suggests the offering is comprehensive and competitive on paper.
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Parental & Family Support — Time off and family supports include PTO, eight paid holidays plus a floating day, six weeks paid parental leave, up to two weeks paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000. Feedback suggests these resources are meaningful for caregivers and family needs.
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Retirement Support — Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer match (after one year, vesting after two) and a 10%‑discount Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These programs bolster long‑term financial security when combined with other savings resources.
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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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