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The Excelsior Regional Sales Manager will lead our team to grow small group and specialty sales. They will be accountable for recruiting brokers, producing business, and meeting sales goals and managing office staff. Our primary Medical Carriers in the market is UnitedHealthcare. Primary Specialty Carriers include: Ameritas, Metlife, Principal, and UnitedHealthcare
If you live in south FL, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Promote Excelsior's product portfolio to benefits brokers and help them increase their enrollment and average case size with all product lines
- Ability to negotiate and close sales
- Conduct in - depth market presentations for brokers and employers
- Create and drive strategies for top producing agencies and Brokers
- Collaborate with Sales Management regarding pipeline, persistency, market objectives and develop competitive strategies with specific Brokers/agencies
- Educate sales support on quoting plan designs and product pre-implementation
- Expectation to be in the field 51% or more of your time
- Time management skills critical to success
- Build solid relationships with carrier partners through frequent collaboration and solid product knowledge and advice
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:
- Sales insurance license(s) must be maintained or obtained as required by state law in residential and non-residential states in your territory
- Existing broker and / or consultant relationships in the marketplace
- Solid understanding of underwriting, financial and analytical details as necessary
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales goals
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close sales
- Proven ability to build and maintain solid client and producer relationships, customer focused approach
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in sales in the insurance industry
- Team lead, coaching or mentoring experience
- Solid knowledge of all products sold in their market segment, including competitive products; applies independent judgment to recommend products for a given customer's situation
- Demonstrated relationship building and influence skills
- Proven solid presentation skills
- Proven availability for some overnight travel
- Demonstrated ability to drive throughout the territory and spend time in the field
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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 $50,000 - $115,000 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.
Skills Required
- Maintain or obtain required state sales insurance license(s)
- Existing broker and/or consultant relationships in the marketplace
- Solid understanding of underwriting, financial and analytical details
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Proven success meeting or exceeding sales goals
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and close sales
- Ability to build and maintain solid client and producer relationships with a customer-focused approach
- Expect to be in the field 51% or more of the time and travel within territory
- Time management skills
- Team lead, coaching or mentoring experience
- 4+ years of sales experience in the insurance industry
- Solid knowledge of market products including competitive products
- Proven presentation skills and ability to influence stakeholders
- Availability for some overnight travel and ability to drive throughout territory
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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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