Specialty Benefits Account Executive - Illinois or NW Indiana - Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

If you are located in IL or Indiana, you'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• *Develop and execute effective sales strategies to generate new business
• *Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with brokers and consultants to ensure long-term partnerships
• *Conduct presentations on administrative and product capabilities to prospective clients
• *Negotiate with underwriting and consultants to find creative solutions to close deals to achieve or exceed sales targets
• *Collaborate with internal sales partners teams to complement UnitedHealthcare's values and to maximize cross-sell opportunities
• *Provide regular reports on sales activities, pipeline status, and performance metrics
• *Stay updated on industry trends and competitors to identify new business opportunities

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 as required by state law in residential and non-residential states in your territory or willing to obtain upon hire
• Experience in sales, preferably in a B2B environment
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven solid communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven to be results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven solid command of Specialty/Ancillary product knowledge

*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 $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.